Chromatic Orb¶
Level 1 wizard spell — School of Evocation**
Cast by: Mage, Sorcerer, Bard
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Range | Visual range of caster |
| Casting Time | 1 |
| Duration | Special |
| Saving Throw | Neg. |
| Area of Effect | 1 creature |
Description¶
This spell causes a 4-inch-diameter sphere to appear in the caster’s hand. When thrown, the sphere heads unerringly to its target. The effect the orb has upon the target varies with the level of the caster:
1st Level: 1d4 damage and blinds the target for 1 round. 2nd Level: 1d4 damage and inflicts pain (-1 Strength and Dexterity) upon the victim. 3rd Level: 1d6 damage and burns the victim. 4th Level: 1d6 damage and blinds the target for 1 turn. 5th Level: 1d8 damage and stuns the target for 3 rounds. 6th Level: 1d8 damage and causes weakness (-4 penalty to THAC0) in the victim. 7th Level: 1d10 damage and paralyzes the victim for 2 turns. 10th Level: 1d12 acid damage and turns the victim to stone. 12th Level: 2d8 acid damage and instantly kills the victim. A save against this spell negates both the damage and the other effects.
Source: bgee/original_manuals/baldurs_gate_1_ee_mastering_melee_and_magic.pdf — "Wizard Spells—Level 1" → "Chromatic Orb".