Sonic Words

You are viewing the legacy Pathfinder Reference Document website.
Paizo Inc. has now partnered with Archives of Nethys to provide the online version of the Pathfinder RPG rules at pfrd.info.
Learn more.

Sonic Words

Sonic words utilize sound to deafen and damage those that hear them.

Discordant Note (Sonic)

School evocation [sonic]; Level bard 2, cleric 2, magus 2

Duration instantaneous

Saving Throw Fortitude half and partial; Spell Resistance yes

This effect word deals 1d4 points of sonic damage per caster level (maximum 5d4) and causes the targets to become staggered for 1 round. A successful Fortitude save halves the damage and negates the staggered condition.

Sound Blast (Sonic)

School evocation [sonic]; Level bard 4, magus 4, sorcerer/wizard 4

Duration instantaneous

Saving Throw Reflex half; Spell Resistance yes

This effect word deals 1d6 points of sonic damage per caster level (maximum 10d6).

Destructive Vibration (Sonic)

School evocation [sonic]; Level bard 6, sorcerer/wizard 7

Duration instantaneous, 1 round/level, see text

Saving Throw Fortitude half and negates; Spell Resistance yes

Target Restrictions line

This effect word deals 1d6 points of sonic damage per caster level (maximum 15d6) and causes the targets to become deafened for 1 round per level. A successful Fortitude save halves the damage and negates the deafened condition.