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Flame Strike

5th-level · Evocation

Source 5e 2014 Rules

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

Pinch of sulfur.

Source Information
Combat Reference
Damage
4d6 Fire
Saving Throw
Dexterity
Target
1 creature
Description

A vertical column of divine fire roars down from the heavens in a location you specify. Each creature in a 10-foot-radius, 40-foot-high cylinder centered on a point within range must make a dexterity saving throw. A creature takes 4d6 fire damage and 4d6 radiant damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.

At Higher Levels

When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 6th level or higher, the fire damage or the radiant damage (your choice) increases by 1d6 for each slot level above 5th.

Slot Level Progression
Base
5th
4d6
Fire
1 target
Slot
6th
5d6
Fire
1 target
Slot
7th
6d6
Fire
1 target
Slot
8th
7d6
Fire
1 target
Slot
9th
8d6
Fire
1 target

About Flame Strike

Flame Strike is a Level 5 level spell from the school of Evocation.

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: When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 6th level or higher, the fire damage or the radiant damage (your choice) increases by 1d6 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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