Power Word, Kill

When a wizard utters Power Word, Kill, the target may instantly die.
==Description==
==Gameplay==
The caster designates a single creature in range using the targeting cursor. and then utters the power word.
The targeted creature is now exposed to the instant death effect, which will only apply to a target that currently has a 59 or fewer current Hit point value.
The target is not allowed a saving throw.
If the target is eligible to be affected by this spell, a 3D effect and brief color glow animation renders upon the target.
Otherwise, a text will display reading "Unaffected by effects from Power Word, Kill".
Should the creature be killed, the corpse is seen laying on the ground immediately, dead and final.
Magic resistance can block this spell.
This spell can also be negated by Spell Immunity: Conjuration.
A Spell protections type defense that has the capacity to deflect/turn a 9 Power level spell effect can also block this spell, such as Spell Deflection or Spell Turning.
A creature protected from instant death effects, such as with Death Ward, or Avoid Death won't be killed, although the spell's animation will still render over the creature.
==Locations==
===Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn===
*Ribald Barterman in the Adventurer Mart, special stock inventory in chapter 6
===Baldur's Gate II: Throne of Bhaal===
*Arcana Archives 
===The Black Pits: Gladiators of Thay===
*Book Merchant 
==Bugs==
*The description is slightly wrong: 60 HP are enough to be immune to the Power Word Kill effect used by this spell.
==Trivia==
The Advanced Dungeons and Dragons 2nd Edition Wizard spell Power Word, Kill is implemented differently than the BG Game's version. For instance, the spell has a 10' radius area of effect. The power word kills either one creature with up to 60 hit points, or multiple creatures with 10 or fewer hit points each, to a maximum of 120 hit points total. The option to attack a single creature or multiple creatures must be stated ahead of casting the spell. 
== Gallery ==
OG PWK 1.png|Gorion's Ward spots a Ghast ahead, and utters a Power Word, Kill at it. The Ghast immediately is killed, so it goes from undead to dead in one syllable.
OG PWK 2.png|A Mummy approaches with outstretched hands, but the Ward gives the Word - and the creature goes bye bye.
OG PWK 3.png|Even Theshal the pit of the faithless "mayor" isn't immune to a sharply spoken power word.
OG PWK 4.png|However, an attempt to instantly kill a Greater Mummy with the power word fails to kill the creature, as its HP threshold is too high for the spell.
==Mod content==
Spell Revisions mod has changed this arcane spell, revising its Spell School, saving throw applicability, effects and description. See below:
Power Word Kill
Level: 9
School: Enchantment
Range: Long
Duration: Instant
Casting Time: 1
Area of Effect: 1 creature
Saving Throw: Special
When a Power Word Kill spell is uttered, one creature targeted by the caster is slain. Creatures who currently have 60 or more hit points can save vs. spell to avoid the effects, but those with 1 to 59 hit points are powerless to resist. Even if the creature’s maximum hit points are higher than 60, its current hit points are used for this determination.
==External Links==
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* Advanced D&D 2nd Edition Wiki - Power Word, Kill (Wizard Spell)
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