Source: 5e 2024 Rules
Lightning springs from you to a creature that you try to touch. Make a melee spell attack against the target. On a hit, the target takes 1d8 Lightning damage, and it can't make Opportunity Attacks until the start of its next turn.
The damage increases by 1d8 when you reach levels 5 (2d8), 11 (3d8), and 17 (4d8).
About Shocking Grasp
Shocking Grasp is a Cantrip level spell from the school of Evocation.
This spell has a casting time of action , and a range of Touch . It has a duration of Instantaneous.
Casting Tips
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Casting Tips
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Tactical Use: Perfect for roleplay moments and minor magical effects. Can be used repeatedly without spell slot expenditure.
School of Magic: Evocation
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School of Magic: Evocation
Evocation spells manipulate magical energy to produce destructive or constructive effects.
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