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Lightning Bolt

3rd-level · Evocation

Source 5e 2014 Rules

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

A bit of fur and a rod of amber, crystal, or glass.

Source Information
Combat Reference
Damage
8d6 Lightning
Saving Throw
Dexterity
Target
1 creature
Description

A stroke of lightning forming a line 100 feet long and 5 feet wide blasts out from you in a direction you choose. Each creature in the line must make a dexterity saving throw. A creature takes 8d6 lightning damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. The lightning ignites flammable objects in the area that aren't being worn or carried.

At Higher Levels

When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 4th level or higher, the damage increases by 1d6 for each slot level above 3rd.

Slot Level Progression
Base
3rd
8d6
Lightning
1 target
Slot
4th
9d6
Lightning
1 target
Slot
5th
10d6
Lightning
1 target
Slot
6th
11d6
Lightning
1 target
Slot
7th
12d6
Lightning
1 target
Slot
8th
13d6
Lightning
1 target
Slot
9th
14d6
Lightning
1 target

About Lightning Bolt

Lightning Bolt is a Level 3 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 4th level or higher, the damage increases by 1d6 for each slot level above 3rd.

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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