Ghoul Touch is a level 2 Arcane spell from the Necromancy school, that paralyses a non-undead creature if they fail a Save vs Spell.
Descriptions[]
| “ | When the caster completes this spell, a green glow encompasses his/her hand. If the wizard makes a successful melee attack against a creature, the creature must make a saving throw vs. spell or be paralyzed for six rounds. | ” |
— Original Game | ||
| “ | When the caster completes this spell, a green glow encompasses his/her hand. If the wizard makes a successful melee attack against a creature, the creature must make a Save vs. Spell or be paralyzed for 6 rounds. | ” |
— Enhanced Edition | ||
Effects[]
When cast upon a target, this spell causes a creature to be paralyzed for 6 rounds, unless a Save vs Spell is made. Despite the description, no melee attack is made, and the caster instead simply casts the spell upon a target at touch range.
This spell is ineffective against undead.
Acquisition[]
Level up[]
- At levels [numbers], Sorcerers are able to select an additional level 2 arcane spell to add to their known spells
Scroll[]
- Found in a Sarcophagus in Kresselack's Tomb, level 3, Vale of Shadows
Heart of Winter Starting spells[]
- As a level 2 arcane spell, Bards, Mages, and Sorcerers are able to select this spell as one of their starting spells during Character generation when created in the Heart of Winter expansion
Notes[]
- When cast from a scroll, this spell is automatically used against the caster. This has been fixed in the Enhanced Edition game.
- The Complete Book of Necromancers, a supplementary sourcebook to the basic Advanced Dungeons & Dragons 2nd Edition ruleset, which Icewind Dale is based on, lists this as a forbidden spell of black necromancy, most appropriate for evil characters.
External Links[]
- Ghoul Touch article on the Baldur's Gate Wiki, a wiki for the Baldur's Gate games.
- Ghoul touch article on the Forgotten Realms Wiki, a wiki for the Dungeons & Dragons campaign setting Forgotten Realms