# Harm *6th-level, Necromancy* - **Casting time:** 1 action - **Range:** 60 feet - **Components:** V, S - **Duration:** Instantaneous You unleash virulent magic on a creature you can see within range. The target makes a Constitution saving throw. On a failed save, it takes `14d6` Necrotic damage, and its [Hit Points](hit-points-xphb.md) maximum is reduced by an amount equal to the Necrotic damage it took. On a successful save, it takes half as much damage only. This spell can't reduce a target's [Hit Points](hit-points-xphb.md) maximum below 1. **Classes**: [Bard](list-spells-classes-bard.md); [Cleric](list-spells-classes-cleric.md); [Cleric](list-spells-classes-cleric.md) *Source: Player's Handbook (2024) p. 283. Available in the Free Rules (2024)*