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Fireball

3rd-level · Evocation

Source 5e 2024 Rules

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

a ball of bat guano and sulfur

Source Information
Combat Reference
Damage
8d6 Fire
Saving Throw
Dexterity
Target
1 creature
Area
20-ft. sphere
Description

A bright streak flashes from you to a point you choose within range and then blossoms with a low roar into a fiery explosion. Each creature in a 20-foot-radius Sphere centered on that point makes a Dexterity saving throw, taking 8d6 Fire damage on a failed save or half as much damage on a successful one. Flammable objects in the area that aren't being worn or carried start burning.

At Higher Levels

The damage increases by 1d6 for each spell slot level above 3.

Slot Level Progression
Base
3rd
8d6
Fire
1 target
Slot
4th
9d6
Fire
1 target
Slot
5th
10d6
Fire
1 target
Slot
6th
11d6
Fire
1 target
Slot
7th
12d6
Fire
1 target
Slot
8th
13d6
Fire
1 target
Slot
9th
14d6
Fire
1 target

About Fireball

Fireball is a Level 3 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 damage increases by 1d6 for each spell slot level above 3.

Casting Tips

1 tips

Consider these tips when casting this spell:

  • Tactical Use: Mid-tier spell with significant tactical impact. Great for resource management challenges.

School of Magic: Evocation

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

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