Source: 5e 2014 Rules
Lightning springs from your hand to deliver a shock to a creature you try to touch. Make a melee spell attack against the target. You have advantage on the attack roll if the target is wearing armor made of metal. On a hit, the target takes 1d8 lightning damage, and it can't take reactions until the start of its next turn.
The spell's damage increases by 1d8 when you reach 5th level (2d8), 11th level (3d8), and 17th level (4d8).
About Shocking Grasp
Shocking Grasp is a Cantrip level spell from the school of Evocation.
This spell has a casting time of action , and a range of Touch . It has a duration of Instantaneous.
Casting Tips
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Casting Tips
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Tactical Use: Perfect for roleplay moments and minor magical effects. Can be used repeatedly without spell slot expenditure.
School of Magic: Evocation
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School of Magic: Evocation
Evocation spells manipulate magical energy to produce destructive or constructive effects.
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