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Chain Lightning

6th-level · Evocation

Source 5e 2024 Rules

Casting Time
Action
Range
150 feet
Duration
Instantaneous
Components
V, S, M
Material Component

three silver pins

Source Information
Combat Reference
Damage
10d8 Lightning
Saving Throw
Dexterity
Target
1 creature
Description

You launch a lightning bolt toward a target you can see within range. Three bolts then leap from that target to as many as three other targets of your choice, each of which must be within 30 feet of the first target. A target can be a creature or an object and can be targeted by only one of the bolts. Each target makes a Dexterity saving throw, taking 10d8 Lightning damage on a failed save or half as much damage on a successful one.

About Chain Lightning

Chain Lightning is a Level 6 level spell from the school of Evocation.

This spell has a casting time of action , and a range of 150.0 ft (45.7 m) . It has a duration of Instantaneous.

Casting Tips

1 tips

Consider these tips when casting this spell:

  • Tactical Use: High-level spell with game-changing potential. Reserve for climactic moments or major plot points.

School of Magic: Evocation

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

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