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Cold Snap

2nd-level · Evocation

Source Spells That Don't Suck

Casting Time
Action
Range
90 ft
Duration
Instantaneous
Components
V, S
Source Information
Combat Reference
Damage
3d8 Cold
Saving Throw
Constitution
Description

With a snap of your fingers, a swirling burst of freezing wind erupts at a point you choose within range. Each creature in a 5-foot radius sphere must make a Constitution saving throw. On a failure, a creature takes 3d8 cold damage and becomes coated in ice, reducing its speed by 10 feet until the start of your next turn. On a success, it takes half as much damage and is not slowed.

The ground in the area is covered with slick ice and snow, making it difficult terrain until the start of your next turn.

At Higher Levels

When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 3rd level or higher, the damage increases by 1d8 for each slot level above 2nd.

About Cold Snap

Cold Snap is a Level 2 level spell from the school of Evocation.

This spell has a casting time of action , and a range of 90.0 ft (27.4 m) . It has a duration of Instantaneous.

Spell Details

Complete details

Complete details about this spell:

  • At Higher Levels: When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 3rd level or higher, the damage increases by 1d8 for each slot level above 2nd.

Casting Tips

1 tips

Consider these tips when casting this spell:

  • Tactical Use: Ideal for low-level encounters and utility situations. Consider environmental interactions for creative problem-solving.

School of Magic: Evocation

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

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