Lightning Bolt is a 3rd-level Evocation spell for Sorcerer, Wizard. Casting time: 1 action. Range: Self. Duration: Instantaneous. It deals 8d6 Lightning damage at its base level.
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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Lightning Bolt is available to the following classes: Sorcerer, Wizard. It is also available to these subclasses: Lore, Land.
No, Lightning Bolt does not require concentration. It lasts Instantaneous.
Lightning Bolt is a 3rd-level Evocation spell.
Lightning Bolt deals 8d6 Lightning damage at its base level in D&D 5th Edition. Its damage increases when you cast it with a higher-level slot.
Lightning Bolt has a range of Self and a casting time of 1 action in D&D 5th Edition.