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Shocking Grasp

Cantrip · Evocation

Source Adventurer's Guide

Casting Time
Action
Range
Touch
Duration
Instantaneous
Components
V, S
Source Information
Combat Reference
Roll
Attack Roll
Target
1 creature
Description

Electricity arcs from your hand to shock the target. Make a melee spell attack (with advantage if the target is wearing armor made of metal). On a hit, you deal 1d8 lightning damage, and the target can't take reactions until the start of its next turn as the electricity courses through its body.

At Higher Levels

This spell's damage increases by 1d8 when you reach 5th level (2d8), 11th level (3d8), and 17th level (4d8).

About Shocking Grasp

Shocking Grasp is a Cantrip level spell from the school of Evocation.

This spell has a casting time of action , and a range of Touch . It has a duration of Instantaneous.

Casting Tips

1 tips

Consider these tips when casting this spell:

  • Tactical Use: Perfect for roleplay moments and minor magical effects. Can be used repeatedly without spell slot expenditure.

School of Magic: Evocation

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Evocation spells manipulate magical energy to produce destructive or constructive effects.

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