Can I get help with spell level balance? [Archive] - Wizards Community

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wi1dfire_b1ue

01-18-05, 12:31 AM
I had a request from another player to design a 3rd level Acid spell, so that he would have an easier time qualifying for the elemental savant PrC. It requires knowing a 3rd level spell with the acid descriptor, and we couldn't find one in a 3.5 WoTC book. I think what I've got is viable, but I would appreciate the help.

Caustic Spray
Conjuration (Creation) [Acid]
Level: 3
Components: V, S, M
Casting Time: 1 standard action
Range: 25 ft.
Area: Cone-shaped burst
Duration: Instantaneous
Saving Throw: Reflex half (see text)
Spell Resistance: Yes
A cone of acid shoots from your fingertips. Any creature in the area of the spray takes 1d6 points of acid damage per caster level (maximum 10d6). All targets who fail their reflex saves are also sickened for one round.
Material component: A pinch of sulfur mixed in water.

On a related note, does anyone know of a 3rd level spell out there that would work? I know we could just make an acid (fire)ball or acid (lightning) bolt, but he didn't want to go that route. So if anyone knows of such a spell, let me know.
SunLancer13

01-18-05, 12:38 AM
Im pretty sure that there's a fire cone spell that's basically like this but fire in the complete arcane, but the sickened effect is kinda... odd. if it's signifigantly smaller than that cone (i can't remember it's dimensions and the book ain't here) then i guess it's fine as is, so just compare to that
wi1dfire_b1ue

01-18-05, 12:44 AM
I think you mean steam breath. Didn't notice it before, thank you.