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Ice Knife

1st-level · Conjuration

Source 5e 2024 Rules

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

a drop of water or a piece of ice

Source Information
Combat Reference
Damage
1d10 Piercing / Cold
Saving Throw
Dexterity
Roll
Attack Roll
Target
1 creature
Description

You create a shard of ice and fling it at one creature within range. Make a ranged spell attack against the target. On a hit, the target takes 1d10 Piercing damage. Hit or miss, the shard then explodes. The target and each creature within 5 feet of it must succeed on a Dexterity saving throw or take 2d6 Cold damage.

At Higher Levels

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

Slot Level Progression
Base
1st
1d10
Piercing / Cold
1 target
Slot
2nd
2d10
Piercing / Cold
1 target
Slot
3rd
3d10
Piercing / Cold
1 target
Slot
4th
4d10
Piercing / Cold
1 target
Slot
5th
5d10
Piercing / Cold
1 target
Slot
6th
6d10
Piercing / Cold
1 target
Slot
7th
7d10
Piercing / Cold
1 target
Slot
8th
8d10
Piercing / Cold
1 target
Slot
9th
9d10
Piercing / Cold
1 target

About Ice Knife

Ice Knife is a Level 1 level spell from the school of Conjuration.

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 Cold damage increases by 1d6 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: Conjuration

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