Good question. I was considering using this spell on several Bane Lords in a game, but then I read it was a poison attack and I believe Banes are immune to poison.
I'd be surprised if it weren't purely physical damage, considering that it's purely an anti-undead spell and almost all undead (if not all) laugh at poison.
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