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
- Classes
- Sorcerer, Wizard
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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What level is Lightning Bolt in D&D 5e?
Lightning Bolt is a 3rd-level Evocation spell.
What classes can cast Lightning Bolt?
Sorcerer, Wizard have Lightning Bolt on their spell list in the SRD.
What is the casting time and range of Lightning Bolt?
Lightning Bolt has a casting time of 1 action and a range of Self. Its duration is Instantaneous.