Death KnellSpell 2
Source Pathfinder Core Rulebook
Traditions Divine, Occult
Cast
(somatic, verbal)Range touch
Target 1 living creature that has 0 HP
Saving Throw Will
You snuff the life out of a creature on the brink of death. The target must attempt a Will save. If this kills it, you gain 10 temporary HP and a +1 status bonus to attack and damage rolls for 10 minutes.
Critical Success The target is unaffected.
Success The target's Dying value increases by 1.
Failure The target dies.
Traits
Anything that doesn't list another rarity trait (uncommon, rare, or unique) automatically has the common trait. This rarity indicates that an ability, item, or spell is available to all players who meet the prerequisites for it. A creature of this rarity is generally known and can be summoned with the appropriate summon spell.
NecromancyEffects and magic items with this trait are associated with the necromancy school of magic, typically involving forces of life and death.
DeathAn effect with the death trait kills you immediately if it reduces you to 0 HP. Some death effects can bring you closer to death or slay you outright without reducing you to 0 HP.