Toggle Theme

Archives of Nethys

Pathfinder RPG (2nd Edition) Pathfinder RPG (1st Edition) Starfinder RPG

Rules Index | GM Screen
Words of Power / Effect Word Descriptions

Pain Words

Source Ultimate Magic pg. 181
The mere sound of these words causes agony in those unfortunate enough to hear them.

Cramp (Pain)


School necromancy; Level bard 0, cleric 0, inquisitor 0, sorcerer/wizard 0, witch 0
Duration 1 round
Saving Throw Fortitude negates; Spell Resistance yes

The targets of a wordspell with this effect word have their base speed reduced by half (minimum 10 feet).

Wrack (Pain)


School necromancy; Level bard 1, cleric 1, inquisitor 1, sorcerer/wizard 1, witch 1
Duration 1 round/level
Saving Throw Fortitude negates; Spell Resistance yes

The targets of a wordspell with this effect word are sickened.

Torture (Pain)


School necromancy; Level bard 3, inquisitor 3, sorcerer/ wizard 3, witch 3
Duration 1 round/level
Saving Throw Fortitude negates; Spell Resistance yes

The targets of a wordspell with this effect word are nauseated; they receive another save at the end of their turn to end this effect.