# Hex *1st-level, Enchantment* - **Casting time:** 1 bonus - **Range:** 90 feet - **Components:** V, S, the petrified eye of a newt - **Duration:** Concentration, up to 1 hour You place a curse on a creature that you can see within range. Until the spell ends, you deal an extra `1d6` Necrotic damage to the target whenever you hit it with an attack roll. Also, choose one ability when you cast the spell. The target has [Disadvantage](disadvantage-xphb.md) on ability checks made with the chosen ability. If the target drops to 0 [Hit Points](hit-points-xphb.md) before this spell ends, you can take a [Bonus Action](bonus-action-xphb.md) on a later turn to curse a new creature. **Using a Higher-Level Spell Slot.** Your [Concentration](conditions.md#Concentration) can last longer with a spell slot of level 2 (up to 4 hours), 3-4 (up to 8 hours), or 5+ (24 hours). **Classes**: [Warlock](list-spells-classes-warlock.md); [Warlock](list-spells-classes-warlock.md); [Warlock (Great Old One Patron)](list-spells-classes-warlock-xphb-great-old-one-patron-xphb.md) *Source: Player's Handbook (2024) p. 285. Available in the Free Rules (2024)*