Fireball

3rd-level Evocation

Casting Time
1 action
Range
150 feet
Components
V, S, M (A tiny ball of bat guano and sulfur.)
Duration
Instantaneous
Classes
Sorcerer, Wizard

A bright streak flashes from your pointing finger to a point you choose within range and then blossoms with a low roar into an explosion of flame. Each creature in a 20-foot-radius sphere centered on that point must make a dexterity saving throw. A target takes 8d6 fire damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.

The fire spreads around corners. It 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.

Monsters that can cast Fireball

SRD monsters whose spellcasting trait names Fireball.

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Frequently asked questions

What level is Fireball in D&D 5e?

Fireball is a 3rd-level Evocation spell.

What classes can cast Fireball?

Sorcerer, Wizard have Fireball on their spell list in the SRD.

What is the casting time and range of Fireball?

Fireball has a casting time of 1 action and a range of 150 feet. Its duration is Instantaneous.