Lightning Bolt 5e
Level 3 Evocation
Lightning Bolt is a level 3 evocation spell in D&D 5e. Casting time: 1 action, range: Self (100-foot line), duration: Instantaneous. Available to Sorcerer, Wizard.
Casting Time
1 action
Range
Self (100-foot line)
Duration
Instantaneous
Components
V, S, M (a bit of fur and a rod of amber, crystal, or glass)
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.
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