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'''Psionic Backlash''' is a reaction | '''Psionic Backlash''' is a reaction and [[Illithid Power]]. This feature allows a character to, when a nearby enemy casts a spell, use their {{action|reaction}} to deal {{DamageText|1d4|Psychic}} damage for every level of that spell. | ||
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When a nearby enemy casts a spell, you use your reaction to deal {{DamageText|1d4|Psychic}} damage for every level of that spell. | When a nearby enemy casts a spell, you use your reaction to deal {{DamageText|1d4|Psychic}} damage for every level of that spell. | ||
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* Unlock from the [[illithid powers|illithid power]] skill tree with a [[Mind Flayer Parasite Specimen]] after obtaining the following : | * Unlock from the [[illithid powers|illithid power]] skill tree with a [[Mind Flayer Parasite Specimen]] after obtaining the following : | ||
** {{SAI|Concentrated Blast}} | ** {{SAI|Concentrated Blast}} | ||
| notes = * This is particularly useful against enemies casting a [[concentration]]-type spell such as some form of buff or debuff, as it does induce a Concentration check and could potentially break the spell the instant it is cast. | |||
* In the French translation the damage is said to be 1d4 + the spell level but the actual damage dealt is correct. | |||
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Latest revision as of 14:59, 17 November 2024
Psionic Backlash is a reaction and Illithid Power. This feature allows a character to, when a nearby enemy casts a spell, use their 
Reaction to deal 1d4
Psychic damage for every level of that spell.
Description
When a nearby enemy casts a spell, you use your reaction to deal 1d4Psychic damage for every level of that spell.
Properties
Range: 9 m / 30 ft
How to learn
Other ways to learn:
- Unlock from the illithid power skill tree with a Mind Flayer Parasite Specimen after obtaining the following :
Notes
- This is particularly useful against enemies casting a concentration-type spell such as some form of buff or debuff, as it does induce a Concentration check and could potentially break the spell the instant it is cast.
- In the French translation the damage is said to be 1d4 + the spell level but the actual damage dealt is correct.