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Black Ice

Cantrip · Conjuration Concentration

Source Spells That Don't Suck

Casting Time
Action
Range
60 ft
Duration
1 Minute
Components
V, S
Source Information
Combat Reference
Damage
1d6 Cold
Saving Throw
Dexterity
Target
1 area
Description

You cause a patch of nearly transparent ice to form on ground that you can see within range. Until the spell ends, the magic ice fills a 5-foot square. Any creature on the ice’s space when you cast the spell must succeed on a Dexterity saving throw or take 1d6 cold damage. If the creature is Medium or smaller, it also falls prone on a failed save.

A creature must also make the saving throw when it moves onto the ice’s space for the first time on a turn or ends its turn atop it.

This spell’s damage increases by 1d6 when you reach 5th level (2d6), 11th level (3d6), and 17th level (4d6).

About Black Ice

Black Ice is a Cantrip level spell from the school of Conjuration.

This spell has a casting time of action , and a range of 60.0 ft (18.3 m) . It has a duration of Instantaneous.

Casting Tips

2 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.
  • Concentration: Requires concentration. Maintain focus to sustain the spell's effect.

School of Magic: Conjuration

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