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Biting Arrow

Cantrip · Evocation

Source Deep Magic for 5th Edition

Casting Time
Action
Range
Self
Duration
1 Round
Components
V, M
Material Component

an arrow or a thrown weapon

Source Information
Combat Reference
Damage
1d6 Cold
Target
1 creature
Description

As part of the action used to cast this spell, you make a ranged weapon attack with a bow, a crossbow, or a thrown weapon. The effect is limited to a range of 120 feet despite the weapon’s range, and the attack is made with disadvantage if the target is in the weapon’s long range.

If the weapon attack hits, it deals damage as usual. In addition, the target becomes coated in thin frost until the start of your next turn. If the target uses its reaction before the start of your next turn, it immediately takes 1d6 cold damage and the spell ends.

At Higher Levels

The spell’s damage, for both the ranged attack and the cold damage, increases by 1d6 when you reach 5th level (+1d6 and 2d6), 11th level (+2d6 and 3d6), and 17th level (+3d6 and 4d6).

About Biting Arrow

Biting Arrow is a Cantrip level spell from the school of Evocation.

This spell has a casting time of action , and a range of Self . 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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