Dungeons & Dragons Fifth Edition SRD

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Burning Hands

As you hold your hands with thumbs touching and fingers spread, a thin sheet of flames shoots forth from your outstretched fingertips. Each creature in a 15-foot cone must make a dexterity saving throw. A creature takes 3d6 fire damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.

The fire ignites any 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 2nd level or higher, the damage increases by 1d6 for each slot level above 1st.

Damage Type: Fire

Damage by Slot Level:

Level 1: 3d6
Level 2: 4d6
Level 3: 5d6
Level 4: 6d6
Level 5: 7d6
Level 6: 8d6
Level 7: 9d6
Level 8: 10d6
Level 9: 11d6

Saving Throw:

DEX

(On success: half)

Area of Effect:

15 ft. cone

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can cast Burning Hands in D&D 5e?

Burning Hands is available to the following classes: Sorcerer, Wizard. It is also available to: Lore, Fiend.

Is Burning Hands a concentration spell in D&D 5e?

No, Burning Hands does not require concentration. It lasts Instantaneous.

What level is Burning Hands in D&D 5e?

Burning Hands is a 1st-level Evocation spell.

What is the range and casting time of Burning Hands in D&D 5e?

Burning Hands has a range of Self and a casting time of 1 action in D&D 5th Edition.