| Level: | Drd 8, Sor/Wiz 7 | 
|---|---|
| Components: | V, S | 
| Casting Time: | 1 standard action | 
| 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.