Burning Hands is a 1st-level Evocation spell for Sorcerer, Wizard. Casting time: 1 action. Range: Self. Duration: Instantaneous. It deals 3d6 Fire damage at its base level.
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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Burning Hands is available to the following classes: Sorcerer, Wizard. It is also available to these subclasses: Lore, Fiend.
No, Burning Hands does not require concentration. It lasts Instantaneous.
Burning Hands is a 1st-level Evocation spell.
Burning Hands deals 3d6 Fire damage at its base level in D&D 5th Edition. Its damage increases when you cast it with a higher-level slot.
Burning Hands has a range of Self and a casting time of 1 action in D&D 5th Edition.