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Sorcerous Burst

5.5e
Cantrip
Evocation

Casting Time

Action

Range

120 feet

Components

V, S

Duration

Instantaneous

Description

You cast sorcerous energy at one creature or object within range. Make a ranged spell attack against the target. On a hit, the target takes 1d8 damage of a type you choose: Acid, Cold, Fire, Lightning, Poison, Psychic, or Thunder. If you roll an 8 on a d8 for this spell, you can roll another d8, and add it to the damage. When you cast this spell, the maximum number of these d8s you can add to the spell's damage equals your spellcasting ability modifier.

At Higher Levels

This damage increases by 1d8 when you reach level 5 (2d8), 11 (3d8), and 17 (4d8).

Available To

Sorcerer

Source: Player's Handbook (2024)

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