Color Spray

Illusionist 1

Range. 0

Duration. Special

Area of Effect. ½” x 2” x 2” wedge

Illusion/Phantasm

Components. V, S, M

Casting Time. 1s

Saving Throw. Special

Upon casting this spell, the illusionist causes a vivid fan-shaped spray of clashing colors to spring forth from his or her hand.

From 1 to 6 creatures within the area of effect can be affected.

The spell caster is able to affect 1 level or hit die of creatures for each of his or her levels of experience.

Affected creatures are struck unconscious for 2 to 8 rounds if their level is less than or equal to that of the spell caster; they are blinded for 1 to 4 rounds if their level or number of hit dice is 1 or 2 greater than the illusionist; and they are stunned (cf. power word, stun, seventh level magic-user spell) for 2 to 8 segments if their level or number of hit dice is 3 or more greater than the spell caster.

All creatures above the level of the spell caster and all creatures of 6th level or 6 hit dice are entitled to a saving throw versus the color spray spell.

The material components of this spell are a pinch each of powder or sand colored red, yellow and blue.

Dragon #145, Sage Advice: Q: "There is a contradiction in the description of the spell color spray. How can the illusionist affect creatures with more hit dice than he has if he is only able to affect as many hit dice of creatures as he has levels?" A: Delete the third sentence from the spell's description on page 94 in the Players Handbook.Dragon #43, Sage Advice: Q: If a 2nd-level illusionist casts Color Spray at two bugbears, what happens?A: A bugbear has 3 hit dice and is thus one level above the level of the caster. According to page 94 of the Players Handbook, the monsters do get a saving throw, and if they fail it they will be blinded for 1-4 rounds.Campaign Rule. The "1 to 6" stipulation is min/max, not a random roll.

Stunned, Prone or Motionless Opponents. Treat all such opponents as if being attacked from the rear, but in this case the "to hit" bonus is +4 rather than +2.Rear Attack. Opponents attacking from the rear gain a +2 to hit, negate any consideration for shield, and also negate any consideration for Dexterity.

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