Crushing Despair

Player's Handbook v.3.5 (PH)Updated Core (3.5)

Crushing Despair is a D&D 3.5 spell (Enchantment (Compulsion)) from PH. On class lists for Dread Necromancer (Level 3), Prestige Bard (Level 3), Savage Bard (Level 3), and others. Range or area: 30 ft.; Saving throw: Will negates; Duration: 1 minute/level; Casting time: 1 standard action.

School
Enchantment (Compulsion)
Casting Time
1 standard action
Components
V, S, M
Range
30 ft.
Area
30 ft. cone burst
Duration
1 minute/level
Saving Throw
Will negates
Spell Resistance
Yes

An invisible cone of despair causes great sadness in the subjects. Each affected creature takes a -2 penalty on attack rolls, saving throws, ability checks, skill checks, and weapon damage rolls.

Crushing despair counters and dispels good hope.

Material Component: A vial of tears.