[[Spell]] > [[Spell#List Of Spells|List Of Spells]] > [[Spell#1st Level Spells|1st Level Spells]] > [[Chromatic Orb]]
{{hatnote|For the equivalent [[Way of the Four Elements]] Monk spell, see {{SAI|Sphere of Elemental Balance}}.}}
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| name = Chromatic Orb
| image = Chromatic Orb.webp
| level = 1
| school = Evocation
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| classes = Sorcerer, Wizard
| class learns at level 1 = Sorcerer, Wizard
| class learns at level 3 = Arcane Trickster, Eldritch Knight
| class learns at level 6 = College of Lore:via [[Magical Secrets]]
| class learns at level 10 = Bard:via [[Magical Secrets]]
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| other ways to learn = * Also granted to [[Warlock]]s who choose the [[Eldritch Invocation]] {{SAI|Book of Ancient Secrets}} at level 7+. When gained in this way, the spell can be cast once per [[Long Rest]] and doesn't expend [[Spells#Spell Slots|Spell Slots]].
| summary = This spell allows spellcasters to fire a ball of energy and deal the desired damage type to enemies.
| description = Hurl a sphere of energy.
'''Chromatic Orb''' is a Evocation '''[[Spell#1st Level Spells|1st Level Spells]]'''. This spell allows spellcasters to fire a ball of energy and deal the desired damage type to enemies.
It deals {{DamageText|3d8|Thunder}} damage, or '''2d8''' {{DamageType|Acid}}, {{DamageType|Cold}}, {{DamageType|Fire}}, {{DamageType|Lightning}} or {{DamageType|Poison}} damage and creates a surface.
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| higher levels = * [[Spells#Upcasting|Upcast]]: Casting this spell at a higher level deals an extra {{DieIcon|d8|Physical}} '''1d8''' damage of the chosen type for each [[Spells#Spell_Slot_Levels|Spell Slot Level]] above 1st.
| title = <div style="font-size:105%; font-family:Georgia;">''"Hurl a sphere of energy. It deals 3d8 Thunder damage, or 2d8 Acid, Cold, Fire, Lightning or Poison damage and create a [[Surface|surface]]."''</div>
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Thunder damage, or 2d8 
Acid, 
Cold, 
Fire, 
Lightning or 
Poison damage and creates a surface.
Action + 
Level 1 Spell Slot
Attack roll
Range: 18 m / 60 ft
1d8 damage of the chosen type for each Spell Slot Level above 1st. 
at level 7+. When gained in this way, the spell can be cast once per Long Rest and doesn't expend Spell Slots.