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Cone of Cold

5th-level · Evocation

Source 5e 2014 Rules

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

A small crystal or glass cone.

Source Information
Combat Reference
Damage
8d8 Cold
Saving Throw
Constitution
Target
1 creature
Area
60-ft. cone
Description

A blast of cold air erupts from your hands. Each creature in a 60-foot cone must make a constitution saving throw. A creature takes 8d8 cold damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. A creature killed by this spell becomes a frozen statue until it thaws.

At Higher Levels

When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 6th level or higher, the damage increases by 1d8 for each slot level above 5th.

Slot Level Progression
Base
5th
8d8
Cold
1 target
Slot
6th
9d8
Cold
1 target
Slot
7th
10d8
Cold
1 target
Slot
8th
11d8
Cold
1 target
Slot
9th
12d8
Cold
1 target

About Cone of Cold

Cone of Cold is a Level 5 level spell from the school of Evocation.

This spell has a casting time of action , and a range of Self . It has a duration of Instantaneous.

Spell Details

Complete details

Complete details about this spell:

  • At Higher Levels: When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 6th level or higher, the damage increases by 1d8 for each slot level above 5th.

Casting Tips

1 tips

Consider these tips when casting this spell:

  • Tactical Use: High-level spell with game-changing potential. Reserve for climactic moments or major plot points.

School of Magic: Evocation

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Evocation spells manipulate magical energy to produce destructive or constructive effects.

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