Spells (35e)

NameSymbol of Weakness
Subschool
Descriptors
LevelClr 7, Sor/Wiz 7
ComponentsV, S, M
CastingTime10 minutes
Range0 ft.; see text
Target
EffectOne symbol
Area
DurationSee text
SavingThrowFortitude negates
SpellResistanceYes
Description

This spell functions like symbol of death, except that every creature within 60 feet of a symbol of weakness instead suffers crippling weakness that deals 3d6 points of Strength damage. Unlike symbol of death, symbol of weakness has no hit point limit; once triggered, a symbol of weakness simply remains active for 10 minutes per caster level.<7p>

Note: Magic traps such as symbol of weakness are hard to detect and disable. A rogue (only) can use the Search skill to find a symbol of weakness and Disable Device to thwart it. The DC in each case is 25 + spell level, or 32 for symbol of weakness.

BaseSpell
XPCost
Focus
MaterialComponentsMercury and phosphorus, plus powdered diamond and opal with a total value of at least 5,000 gp.
BlurbTriggered runes have array of effects.
id590
SchoolNecromancy