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Shocking Volley

2nd-level · Conjuration

Source Tome of Heroes

Casting Time
Action
Range
60 feet
Duration
Instantaneous
Components
V, S
Source Information
Combat Reference
Damage
2d8 Lightning
Saving Throw
Dexterity
Target
1 point
Description

You draw back and release an imaginary bowstring while aiming at a point you can see within range. Bolts of arrow-shaped lightning shoot from the imaginary bow, and each creature within 20 feet of that point must make a Dexterity saving throw. On a failed save, a creature takes 2d8 lightning damage and is incapacitated until the end of its next turn. On a successful save, a creature takes half as much damage.

At Higher Levels

When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 3rd level or higher, the damage increases by 1d8 for each slot level above 2nd.

Slot Level Progression
Base
2nd
2d8
Lightning
1 target
Slot
3rd
3d8
Lightning
1 target
Slot
4th
4d8
Lightning
1 target
Slot
5th
5d8
Lightning
1 target
Slot
6th
6d8
Lightning
1 target
Slot
7th
7d8
Lightning
1 target
Slot
8th
8d8
Lightning
1 target
Slot
9th
9d8
Lightning
1 target

About Shocking Volley

Shocking Volley is a Level 2 level spell from the school of Conjuration.

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 3rd level or higher, the damage increases by 1d8 for each slot level above 2nd.

Casting Tips

1 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.

School of Magic: Conjuration

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