Finger of Death

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

Finger of Death is a D&D 3.5 spell (Necromancy) from PH. On class lists for Blighter (Level 6), Sorcerer (Level 7), Wizard (Level 7), and others. Range or area: Close (25 ft. + 5 ft./2 levels); Saving throw: Fortitude partial; Duration: Instantaneous; Casting time: 1 standard action.

School
Necromancy
Casting Time
1 standard action
Components
V, S
Range
Close (25 ft. + 5 ft./2 levels)
Target
One living creature
Duration
Instantaneous
Saving Throw
Fortitude partial
Spell Resistance
Yes

You can slay any one living creature within range. The target is entitled to a Fortitude saving throw to survive the attack. If the save is successful, the creature instead takes 3d6 points of damage +1 point per caster level (maximum +25). The subject might die from damage even if it succeeds on its saving throw.