Life Siphon

Casting Time:

Action

Range:

30 feet

Components:

V, S

Duration:

Instantaneous

You point at a creature within range that is below its hit point maximum and attempt to steal its vital essence. The target must make a Constitution saving throw. On a failed save, the target takes 2d8 necrotic damage, or half as much on a successful save. You gain temporary hit points equal to half the amount of damage the creature takes.

At higher levels

When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 2nd level or higher, the damage increases by 1d8 for each slot level above 1st.