Dolorous Blow

Spell Compendium (Sc)Updated Supplementals (3.5)

Dolorous Blow is a D&D 3.5 spell (Transmutation) from Sc. On class lists for Bard (Level 3), Sorcerer (Level 3), Wizard (Level 3), and others. Range or area: Touch; Saving throw: None; Duration: 1 minute/level; Casting time: 1 standard action.

School
Transmutation
Casting Time
1 standard action
Components
V, S
Range
Touch
Target
One weapon
Duration
1 minute/level
Saving Throw
None
Spell Resistance
No

A longing for battle fills you as you complete this spell. Upon touching the intended weapon, the feeling fades even as a dull red aura encompasses the weapon.

For the duration of the spell, the weapon’s threat range is doubled, and its critical threats automatically confirm, so every threat is a critical hit. The latter effect does not apply to any weapon that already has a magical effect related to critical hits.

Multiple effects that increase a weapon’s threat range (such as this spell and the Improved Critical feat) don’t stack. You can’t cast this spell on a natural weapon, such as a claw.