Dungeons & Dragons Fifth Edition SRD

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Lightning Bolt

3rd-level Evocation


Casting Time:
1 action
Range:
Self
Components:
V, S, M (A bit of fur and a rod of amber, crystal, or glass.)
Duration:
Instantaneous


A stroke of lightning forming a line 100 feet long and 5 feet wide blasts out from you in a direction you choose. Each creature in the line must make a dexterity saving throw. A creature takes 8d6 lightning damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.

The lightning ignites 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 4th level or higher, the damage increases by 1d6 for each slot level above 3rd.



Damage Type: Lightning
Damage by Slot Level:
Saving Throw:
DEX
(On success: half)
Area of Effect:
100 ft. line


Classes:
Sorcerer, Wizard
Subclasses:
Lore, Land


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