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Lightning Tendril

1st-level · Evocation Concentration

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Casting Time
Action
Range
20 ft
Duration
1 Minute
Components
V, S
Source Information
Combat Reference
Damage
1d12 Lightning
Target
1 creature
Description

Crackling beams of blue energy leap from your hands. For the duration of the spell, as an action, you can direct them toward a creature within range, dealing 1d12 lightning damage to that creature.

At Higher Levels

When you cast this spell using a 2nd- or 3rd-level spell slot, the damage increases to 2d12 and the range increases to 30 feet. When you cast it using a 4th- or 5th-level spell slot, the damage increases to 3d12 and the range increases to 60 feet. When you cast it using a spell slot of 6th level or higher, the damage increases to 4d12 and the range increases to 120 feet.

About Lightning Tendril

Lightning Tendril is a Level 1 level spell from the school of Evocation.

This spell has a casting time of action , and a range of 20.0 ft (6.1 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 2nd- or 3rd-level spell slot, the damage increases to 2d12 and the range increases to 30 feet.

Casting Tips

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

School of Magic: Evocation

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

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