Prismatic Ray

School evocation; Level sorcerer/wizard 5

CASTING

Casting Time 1 standard action
Components V, S

EFFECT

Effect ray
Range Medium (100 ft. + 10 ft./level)
Duration instantaneous or 1 round per level
Saving Throw Reflex half or Fort negates; see text; Spell Resistance yes

DESCRIPTION

A ray of light made of shifting color springs from your hand. Its effect varies depending on which color is dominant when the beam strikes its target; the ray may inflict damage as listed below, or it may impose a condition on the target.

Maximum damage is always 15d6 hp. Conditions inflicted by the green, blue, violet, and multi-colored rays last 1 round per caster level. A successful save halves the damage or negates the effect, whichever is applicable.

On a critical hit, the caster may choose the color of the beam which hits the target. Otherwise, roll a d8 to determine the ray’s effects, as listed below.

Table 2-12: Prismatic Ray Beams

d8	Ray color	Effect	Save
1	Red	1d6 hp fire damage/level	Reflex
2	Orange	1d6 hp acid damage/level	Reflex
3	Yellow	1d6 hp electricity damage/level	Reflex
4	Green	Target is nauseated	Fortitude
5	Blue	Target is staggered	Fortitude
6	Indigo	Target is panicked	Fortitude
7	Violet	Target is stunned	Fortitude
8	Multicolored	Target is blinded	Fortitude