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Flame Blade

2nd-level · Evocation Concentration
Classes Druid

Source 5e 2014 Rules

Casting Time
Bonus-Action
Range
Self
Duration
10 Minutes
Components
V, S, M
Material Component

Leaf of sumac.

Source Information
Combat Reference
Damage
3d6 Fire
Roll
Attack Roll
Target
1 creature
Description

You evoke a fiery blade in your free hand. The blade is similar in size and shape to a scimitar, and it lasts for the duration. If you let go of the blade, it disappears, but you can evoke the blade again as a bonus action. You can use your action to make a melee spell attack with the fiery blade. On a hit, the target takes 3d6 fire damage. The flaming blade sheds bright light in a 10-foot radius and dim light for an additional 10 feet.

At Higher Levels

When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 4th level or higher, the damage increases by 1d6 for every two slot levels above 2nd.

Slot Level Progression
Base
2nd
3d6
Fire
1 target
Slot
3rd
3d6
Fire
1 target
Slot
4th
4d6
Fire
1 target
Slot
5th
4d6
Fire
1 target
Slot
6th
5d6
Fire
1 target
Slot
7th
5d6
Fire
1 target
Slot
8th
6d6
Fire
1 target
Slot
9th
6d6
Fire
1 target

About Flame Blade

Flame Blade is a Level 2 level spell from the school of Evocation.

This spell has a casting time of bonus-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 4th level or higher, the damage increases by 1d6 for every two slot levels above 2nd.

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: Evocation

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