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Delayed Blast Fireball

7th-level · Evocation Concentration

Source 5e 2024 Rules

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

a ball of bat guano and sulfur

Source Information
Combat Reference
Damage
12d6 Fire
Saving Throw
Dexterity
Target
1 creature
Area
20-ft. sphere
Description

A beam of yellow light flashes from you, then condenses at a chosen point within range as a glowing bead for the duration. When the spell ends, the bead explodes, and each creature in a 20-foot-radius Sphere centered on that point makes a Dexterity saving throw. A creature takes Fire damage equal to the total accumulated damage on a failed save or half as much damage on a successful one. The spell's base damage is 12d6, and the damage increases by 1d6 whenever your turn ends and the spell hasn't ended. If a creature touches the glowing bead before the spell ends, that creature makes a Dexterity saving throw. On a failed save, the spell ends, causing the bead to explode. On a successful save, the creature can throw the bead up to 40 feet. If the thrown bead enters a creature's space or collides with a solid object, the spell ends, and the bead explodes. When the bead explodes, flammable objects in the explosion that aren't being worn or carried start burning.

At Higher Levels

The base damage increases by 1d6 for each spell slot level above 7.

Slot Level Progression
Base
7th
12d6
Fire
1 target
Slot
8th
13d6
Fire
1 target
Slot
9th
14d6
Fire
1 target

About Delayed Blast Fireball

Delayed Blast Fireball is a Level 7 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.

Spell Details

Complete details

Complete details about this spell:

  • At Higher Levels: The base damage increases by 1d6 for each spell slot level above 7.

Casting Tips

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

School of Magic: Evocation

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