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Chromatic Orb

1st-level · Evocation

Source 5e 2024 Rules

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

a diamond worth 50+ GP

Consumed on use
Source Information
Combat Reference
Damage
3d8
Roll
Attack Roll
Target
1 creature
Description

You hurl an orb of energy at a target within range. Choose Acid, Cold, Fire, Lightning, Poison, or Thunder for the type of orb you create, and then make a ranged spell attack against the target. On a hit, the target takes 3d8 damage of the chosen type. If you roll the same number on two or more of the d8s, the orb leaps to a different target of your choice within 30 feet of the target. Make an attack roll against the new target, and make a new damage roll. The orb can't leap again unless you cast the spell with a level 2+ spell slot.

At Higher Levels

The damage increases by 1d8 for each spell slot level above 1. The orb can leap a maximum number of times equal to the level of the slot expended, and a creature can be targeted only once by each casting of this spell.

Slot Level Progression
Base
1st
3d8
1 target
Slot
2nd
4d8
1 target
Slot
3rd
5d8
1 target
Slot
4th
6d8
1 target
Slot
5th
7d8
1 target
Slot
6th
8d8
1 target
Slot
7th
9d8
1 target
Slot
8th
10d8
1 target
Slot
9th
11d8
1 target

About Chromatic Orb

Chromatic Orb is a Level 1 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: The damage increases by 1d8 for each spell slot level above 1.

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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