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Lightning per level. Damage on subsequent turns is always 1d12Lightning
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| higher levels = [[Spells#Upcasting|Upcast]]: The initial damage increases by {{DamageText|1d12|Lightning}} per level. Damage on subsequent turns is always {{DamageText|1d12|Lightning}} | | higher levels = [[Spells#Upcasting|Upcast]]: The initial damage increases by {{DamageText|1d12|Lightning}} per level. Damage on subsequent turns is always {{DamageText|1d12|Lightning}} | ||
| notes = | | notes = * As of Patch 6, Witch Bolt cannot be twin cast with {{SAI|Metamagic: Twinned Spell}}. However, this restriction does not apply when upcasting the spell to level 2 or higher. | ||
* As of Patch 6, Witch Bolt cannot be twin cast with {{SAI|Metamagic: Twinned Spell}}. However, this restriction does not apply when upcasting the spell to level 2 or higher. | |||
** When twin casting, if one of the targets dies, the spell will end prematurely. | ** When twin casting, if one of the targets dies, the spell will end prematurely. | ||
* As of Patch 7, upcast Witch Bolt can no longer be used with {{SAI|Metamagic: Twinned Spell}}. | |||
* The incantation for Witch Bolt is '''Perurē''', the Latin command "burn/scorch!" | * The incantation for Witch Bolt is '''Perurē''', the Latin command "burn/scorch!" | ||
| video = Witch Bolt Visuals.mp4 | | video = Witch Bolt Visuals.mp4 | ||
Latest revision as of 13:20, 2 December 2024
Witch Bolt is a level 1 evocation spell. It allows spellcasters to hit enemies with a blue ray of electrifying energy that deals Lightning damage to them initially and also on subsequent turns.
Description
Link yourself to a target with a bolt of lightning. Deal an additional 1d12Lightning each turn by activating it.
Properties
- Cost
Action + 
Level 1 Spell Slot- Damage
1d12 (1~12) Lightning - Details
Attack roll
Range: 18 m / 60 ft
Concentration
At higher levels
Upcast: The initial damage increases by 1d12Lightning per level. Damage on subsequent turns is always 1d12Lightning Condition: Witch Bolt
Duration: 10 turns
- The spellcaster can use an Action each turn to activate the arc linking it to this creature to automatically deal 1d12Lightning damage.
How to learn
Classes:
- Class Level 1: Sorcerer, Warlock, Wizard, and Draconic Bloodline (Blue/Lightning Ancestry)
- Class Level 3: Arcane Trickster, and Eldritch Knight
Notes
- As of Patch 6, Witch Bolt cannot be twin cast with
. However, this restriction does not apply when upcasting the spell to level 2 or higher.
- When twin casting, if one of the targets dies, the spell will end prematurely.
- As of Patch 7, upcast Witch Bolt can no longer be used with .
- The incantation for Witch Bolt is Perurē, the Latin command "burn/scorch!"
Visuals
External Links[edit | edit source]
Witch bolt on the Forgotten Realms Wiki