Dungeons & Dragons Fifth Edition SRD

Wall of Fire 5e Spell: Damage, Range, and Rules

Wall of Fire is a 4th-level Evocation spell for Druid, Sorcerer, Wizard. Casting time: 1 action. Range: 120 feet. Duration: Up to 1 minute. It deals 5d8 Fire damage at its base level.



Wall of Fire

4th-level Evocation
Casting Time 1 action
Range 120 feet
Components V, S, M (A small piece of phosphorus.)
Duration Concentration, Up to 1 minute

You create a wall of fire on a solid surface within range. You can make the wall up to 60 feet long, 20 feet high, and 1 foot thick, or a ringed wall up to 20 feet in diameter, 20 feet high, and 1 foot thick. The wall is opaque and lasts for the duration.

When the wall appears, each creature within its area must make a Dexterity saving throw. On a failed save, a creature takes 5d8 fire damage, or half as much damage on a successful save.

One side of the wall, selected by you when you cast this spell, deals 5d8 fire damage to each creature that ends its turn within 10 feet o f that side or inside the wall. A creature takes the same damage when it enters the wall for the first time on a turn or ends its turn there. The other side of the wall deals no damage.

The other side of the wall deals no damage.

At Higher Levels:

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


Damage Type: Fire  ·  Fire Damage Spells
Damage by Slot Level:
  • Level 4: 5d8
Saving Throw:
DEX
(On success: half)
Area of Effect:
60 ft. line

Classes:
Subclasses:
Fiend

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can cast Wall of Fire in D&D 5e?

Wall of Fire is available to the following classes: Druid, Sorcerer, Wizard. It is also available to these subclasses: Fiend.

Is Wall of Fire a concentration spell in D&D 5e?

Yes, Wall of Fire requires concentration and lasts up to Up to 1 minute.

What level is Wall of Fire in D&D 5e?

Wall of Fire is a 4th-level Evocation spell.

How much damage does Wall of Fire do in D&D 5e?

Wall of Fire deals 5d8 Fire 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 Wall of Fire in D&D 5e?

Wall of Fire has a range of 120 feet and a casting time of 1 action in D&D 5th Edition.

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