Savor the Sting
Savor the Sting
Level 1![PFS: Standard PFS: Standard](/pf2e/_astro/pfs.BvSLkKN1_25k9bG.png)
Uncommon
Something of uncommon rarity requires special training or comes from a particular culture or part of the world. Some character choices give access to uncommon options, and the GM can choose to allow access for anyone. Less is known about uncommon creatures than common creatures. They typically can't be summoned. The DC of [Recall Knowledge](/Actions.aspx?ID=26) checks related to these creature is increased by 2.
Cleric
This indicates abilities from the cleric class.
Focus
A spell you can cast by spending a Focus Point, and that is automatically heightened to half your level rounded up.
Manipulate
You must physically manipulate an item or make gestures to use an action with this trait. Creatures without a suitable appendage can’t perform actions with this trait. Manipulate actions often trigger reactions.
Mental
A mental effect can alter the target’s mind. It has no effect on an object or a mindless creature.
Nonlethal
Attacks with this weapon are nonlethal (page 407), and are used to knock creatures unconscious instead of kill them. You can use a nonlethal weapon to make a lethal attack with a –2 circumstance penalty.
domain: Pain
0 saving_throw: Will
source: Player Core pg. 378
spell_type: Focus
target: 1 creature
type: Spell
You inflict pain upon the target and revel in their anguish. This deals 1d4 mental damage and 1d4 persistent mental damage; the target must attempt a Will save. As long as the target is taking persistent damage from this spell, you gain a +1 status bonus to attack rolls and skill checks against the target.
Critical Success The target is unaffected.
Success The target takes half damage and no persistent damage.
Failure The target takes full initial and persistent damage.
Critical Failure The target takes double initial and persistent damage.
Heightened (+1) The initial damage increases by 1d4 and the persistent damage increases by 1d4.