Dungeons & Dragons Fifth Edition SRD

Ice Storm 5e Spell: Damage, Range, and Rules

Ice Storm is a 4th-level Evocation spell for Druid, Sorcerer, Wizard. Casting time: 1 action. Range: 300 feet. Duration: Instantaneous. It deals 2d8 + 4d6 Bludgeoning damage at its base level.



Ice Storm

4th-level Evocation
Casting Time 1 action
Range 300 feet
Components V, S, M (A pinch of dust and a few drops of water.)
Duration Instantaneous

A hail of rock-hard ice pounds to the ground in a 20-foot-radius, 40-foot-high cylinder centered on a point within range. Each creature in the cylinder must make a dexterity saving throw. A creature takes 2d8 bludgeoning damage and 4d6 cold damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.

Hailstones turn the storm's area of effect into difficult terrain until the end of your next turn.

At Higher Levels:

When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 5th level or higher, the bludgeoning damage increases by 1d8 for each slot level above 4th.


Damage Type: Bludgeoning  ·  Bludgeoning Damage Spells
Damage by Slot Level:
  • Level 4: 2d8 + 4d6
  • Level 5: 3d8 + 4d6
  • Level 6: 4d8 + 4d6
  • Level 7: 5d8 + 4d6
  • Level 8: 6d8 + 4d6
  • Level 9: 7d8 + 4d6
Saving Throw:
DEX
(On success: half)
Area of Effect:
20 ft. cylinder

Classes:
Subclasses:
Land

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can cast Ice Storm in D&D 5e?

Ice Storm is available to the following classes: Druid, Sorcerer, Wizard. It is also available to these subclasses: Land.

Is Ice Storm a concentration spell in D&D 5e?

No, Ice Storm does not require concentration. It lasts Instantaneous.

What level is Ice Storm in D&D 5e?

Ice Storm is a 4th-level Evocation spell.

How much damage does Ice Storm do in D&D 5e?

Ice Storm deals 2d8 + 4d6 Bludgeoning damage at its base level in D&D 5th Edition. Its damage increases when you cast it with a higher-level slot.

What is the range and casting time of Ice Storm in D&D 5e?

Ice Storm has a range of 300 feet and a casting time of 1 action in D&D 5th Edition.

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