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Vitriolic Sphere

4th-level · Evocation

Source 5e 2024 Rules

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

a drop of bile

Source Information
Combat Reference
Damage
10d4 Acid
Saving Throw
Dexterity
Target
1 creature
Area
20-ft. sphere
Description

You point at a location within range, and a glowing, 1-foot-diameter ball of acid streaks there and explodes in a 20-foot-radius Sphere. Each creature in that area makes a Dexterity saving throw. On a failed save, a creature takes 10d4 Acid damage and another 5d4 Acid damage at the end of its next turn. On a successful save, a creature takes half the initial damage only.

At Higher Levels

The initial damage increases by 2d4 for each spell slot level above 4.

Slot Level Progression
Base
4th
10d4
Acid
1 target
Slot
5th
12d4
Acid
1 target
Slot
6th
14d4
Acid
1 target
Slot
7th
16d4
Acid
1 target
Slot
8th
18d4
Acid
1 target
Slot
9th
20d4
Acid
1 target

About Vitriolic Sphere

Vitriolic Sphere is a Level 4 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 initial damage increases by 2d4 for each spell slot level above 4.

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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