Malediction spell

[Badb]

Hi guys,

I got a question. How works the spell Malediction ?

I mean, with some friends we started to play the original campaign and I take this spell when I was lvl4.

First of all, I see that the description of the spell that it can be cast on myself but I don't understand how (I'm new to this game and D&D).

Secondly, I was able to cast this spell (on enemies) with a bonus action after my attack (or spell) but without using a spell slot. Was it a bug ?

Thanks for enlighten me.

[PrimeSonic]

Malediction is like the Warlock version of Hunter's Mark.
You cast it at the start of a battle to do extra damage to the enemy you marked.
Once the target dies, you can freely transfer it to another enemy.
And yes, you can use it as a Bonus action, which encourages you to set it up before you make your first attack.

As for it not consuming a spell slot. You might have just done a short rest.
Save for specific Invocations and one exception, Warlocks regain their spell slots after a short rest.
They typically have fewer spell slots than other casters, but since they refresh those slots with just a simple short rest, they can end up casting more spells than those same other casters before the next long rest.

[Rensis Coren]

Malediction is a concentration spell with a duration of 1 hour. You mark a target, it receives more damage when you hit it. The spell doesn't end if you kill your marked target. As long as you maintain concentration, you can use a bonus action to pick a new target. The spell's description is rather lacking, to be honest.

[Badb]

Ok, now I understand. Thank you both.

Just a quick question more : About the time in the game. The spell is supposed to last an hour. How many turn does that represent ? And when I'm off combat ?

[ppaladin123]

Each turn in tabletop d&d is 6 seconds. Since Solasta is quite faithful to the rules I think it is in game too. I don't know how time passes outside of combat though.

[PrimeSonic]

In practice in this game, I've had instances where I've been able to carry over Malediction to a completely new combat encounter without spending a new spell slot.

But again, Warlocks regain their spell slots on a short rest so you'll hardly find yourself unable to cast it when you want as long as you give your party a break after a fight.

[Ommamar]

Originally posted by ppaladin123:

Each turn in tabletop d&d is 6 seconds. Since Solasta is quite faithful to the rules I think it is in game too. I don't know how time passes outside of combat though.

Outside combat they lasted the stated time, as an example if you cast greater invisibility trying to sneak past enemies you literally have a minute to do it. In combat it will last 10 rounds which is more then enough.

[DiceWrangler]

Malediction only lasts 1 hour when cast at 1st level but, since it is a Warlock spell and the level of a Warlock's spell slots increase as the Warlock gain levels, the duration increases. When cast using a 3rd level spell slot (Warlock @5th level), for example, Malediction lasts 8 hours(!) and 24 hours when cast using a 5th level spell slot (Warlock @ 9th level).

[Aimee]

Mallediction = DnD 5e first level ''Hex'' spell.
1d6 damage on any attack roll to the target of the spell, be it weapon or spell.
If the target dies you can move the spell to another target with a bonus action.
1 hour duration, concentration.

[Badb]

Ok, thanks

[newsmith2017]

Originally posted by Aimee:

Mallediction = DnD 5e first level ''Hex'' spell.
1d6 damage on any attack roll to the target of the spell, be it weapon or spell.
If the target dies you can move the spell to another target with a bonus action.
1 hour duration, concentration.

This explains why I couldn't find anything for Malediction in the source books. It is such a great combo but in the PC game, it is a bonus action. Is that the same for TTRPG?