\subsection{Hex}\label{hex}

\emph{1st-level enchantment}

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  \textbf{Casting Time:} 1 bonus action
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  \textbf{Range:} 90 feet
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  \textbf{Components:} V, S, M (the petrified eye of a newt)
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  \textbf{Duration:} Concentration, up to 1 hour
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You place a curse on a creature that you can see within range. Until the
spell ends, you deal an extra ld6 necrotic damage to the target whenever
you hit it with an attack. Also, choose one ability when you cast the
spell. The target has disadvantage on ability checks made with the
chosen ability.

If the target drops to 0 hit points before this spell ends, you can use
a bonus action on a subsequent turn of yours to curse a new creature.

A remove curse cast on the target ends this spell early

\textbf{At Higher Levels:} When you cast this spell using a spell slot
of 3rd or 4th level, you can maintain your concentration on the spell
for up to 8 hours. When you use a spell slot of 5th level or higher, you
can maintain your concentration on the spell for up to 24 hours.
