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Flame Blade

2nd-level · Evocation Concentration

Source 5e 2024 Rules

Casting Time
Bonus-Action
Range
Self
Duration
10 Minutes
Components
V, S, M
Material Component

a sumac leaf

Source Information
Combat Reference
Damage
3d6 Fire
Roll
Attack Roll
Target
1 creature
Description

You evoke a fiery blade in your free hand. The blade is similar in size and shape to a scimitar, and it lasts for the duration. If you let go of the blade, it disappears, but you can evoke it again as a Bonus Action. As a Magic action, you can make a melee spell attack with the fiery blade. On a hit, the target takes Fire damage equal to 3d6 plus your spellcasting ability modifier. The flaming blade sheds Bright Light in a 10-foot radius and Dim Light for an additional 10 feet.

At Higher Levels

The damage increases by 1d6 for each spell slot level above 2.

Slot Level Progression
Base
2nd
3d6
Fire
1 target
Slot
3rd
4d6
Fire
1 target
Slot
4th
5d6
Fire
1 target
Slot
5th
6d6
Fire
1 target
Slot
6th
7d6
Fire
1 target
Slot
7th
8d6
Fire
1 target
Slot
8th
9d6
Fire
1 target
Slot
9th
10d6
Fire
1 target

About Flame Blade

Flame Blade is a Level 2 level spell from the school of Evocation.

This spell has a casting time of bonus-action , and a range of Self . 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 2.

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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