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Heat Metal

2nd-level · Transmutation Concentration

Source 5e 2024 Rules

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

a piece of iron and a flame

Source Information
Combat Reference
Damage
2d8 Fire
Saving Throw
Constitution
Roll
Attack Roll
Target
1 creature
Description

Choose a manufactured metal object, such as a metal weapon or a suit of Heavy or Medium metal armor, that you can see within range. You cause the object to glow red-hot. Any creature in physical contact with the object takes 2d8 Fire damage when you cast the spell. Until the spell ends, you can take a Bonus Action on each of your later turns to deal this damage again if the object is within range. If a creature is holding or wearing the object and takes the damage from it, the creature must succeed on a Constitution saving throw or drop the object if it can. If it doesn't drop the object, it has Disadvantage on attack rolls and ability checks until the start of your next turn.

At Higher Levels

The damage increases by 1d8 for each spell slot level above 2.

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

About Heat Metal

Heat Metal is a Level 2 level spell from the school of Transmutation.

This spell has a casting time of action , and a range of 60.0 ft (18.3 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 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: Transmutation

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Transmutation spells change the properties of creatures, objects, or the environment.

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