Holy Word¶
Level 7 priest spell — School of Conjuration/Summoning**
Cast by: Cleric
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Range | 0 |
| Casting Time | 1 |
| Duration | Special |
| Saving Throw | None |
| Area of Effect | 30-ft. radius |
Description¶
Uttering a Holy Word spell creates magic of tremendous power. The priest acts as a bridge between their god and the Prime Material Plane, causing a small explosion centered on the priest and reaching up to a 30-ft. radius. It affects only evil creatures and undead of any alignment caught in the area of effect. The effects vary depending on the target's Hit Dice: Less than 4: Death 4 to 7: Stunned for 1 turn 8 to 11: Slowed for 1 turn with a 75% chance of spell failure 12 and up: Deafened for 1 turn with a 50% chance of spell failure
Source: bg2ee/original_manuals/baldurs_gate_2_ee_mastering_melee_and_magic.pdf — "Priest Spells—Level 7" → "Holy Word".