Sarcophagus of Stone

Spell Compendium (Sc)Updated Supplementals (3.5)

Sarcophagus of Stone is a D&D 3.5 spell (Conjuration (Creation)) from Sc. On class lists for Cleric (Level 6), Cleric Variant (Level 6), Cloistered Cleric (Level 6). Range or area: Close (25 ft. + 5 ft./2 levels); Saving throw: Reflex negates; Duration: Instantaneous; Casting time: 1 standard action.

School
Conjuration (Creation)
Casting Time
1 standard action
Components
V, S, M, DF
Range
Close (25 ft. + 5 ft./2 levels)
Target
One medium-size or smaller creature
Duration
Instantaneous
Saving Throw
Reflex negates
Spell Resistance
No

The ground quakes as native stone erupts from the ground. This sharply rising stone takes the form of a sarcophagus.

This spell creates an airtight stone coffin that forms around the target. The stone is 1 inch thick, has hardness 8, and requires 15 points of damage to break through. Decreasing its size does not change the thickness of the walls; the coffin is always just large enough to hold the subject. This coffin is sealed upon formation and completely impervious to air and gas. A creature trapped within a sarcophagus of stone has 1 hour worth of air, and after that time must hold its breath or begin to suffocate (DMG 304). A creature that has no need to breathe (such as a construct, elemental, or undead) needs not fear suffocation, but it remains trapped within the sarcophagus until it breaks free or is freed.

A creature within the coffin can attack the stone with a natural weapon or light melee weapon. A creature can attempt a DC 26 Strength check to break free of the stone, and allies can also help to break the trapped creature free.

Material Component: A fragment of a sarcophagus.