Divine Retaliation

Player's Handbook II (PH2)Updated Supplementals (3.5)

Divine Retaliation is a D&D 3.5 spell (Evocation) from PH2. On class lists for Cleric Variant (Level 3), Cloistered Cleric (Level 3), Cleric (Level 3), and others. Range or area: Touch; Saving throw: None; Duration: 1 round; Casting time: 1 swift action.

School
Evocation
Casting Time
1 swift action
Components
V, S, DF
Range
Touch
Effect
Magic weapon of force
Duration
1 round
Saving Throw
None
Spell Resistance
No

A spectral weapon composed of pure force energy springs into existence next to you.
Each time a foe strikes you, the weapon springs into action, chopping into your foe and dealing a grievous wound.
This spell creates a divine weapon that mimics your deity’s favored weapon.
Any time you are struck for damage by a melee attack, this weapon strikes at your foe.
It has a base attack bonus equal to your caster level + your Str modifier or Wis modifier (your choice).
It deals damage as per your deity’s favored weapon, and is of a size equal to your current size.
The weapon gains a bonus on damage rolls equal to 1-1/2 times your Str modifier or Wis modifier (your choice).
There is no limit to the number of attacks that this weapon can make.
If a hydra bites at and hits you six times, this weapon in turn strikes at the hydra six times.
The weapon has reach or range appropriate to its type.
It shares a space with you.
If you are Large or larger, it counts as occupying each square of the space you fill.