Ray of Frost

For the equivalent Way of the Four Elements Monk spell, see  Chill of the Mountain.

Ray of Frost is a cantrip (Evocation). It deals Cold damage to the target and slows it down.

Description

Reduces the target's Movement Speed by 3 m / 10 ft.

Properties

Cost

Action

Damage

1d8 (1~8) Cold

Details

Attack roll

 Range: 18 m / 60 ft

At higher levels

• At character level 5, the damage increases to 2d8Cold.
• At character level 10, the damage increases to 3d8Cold.

Condition: Ray of Frost

 Ray of Frost

Duration: 1 turn

• Movement Speed is reduced by 3 m / 10 ft.

How to learn

Classes:

• Class Level 1: Sorcerer, and Wizard

• Class Level 3: Eldritch Knight, and Arcane Trickster

• Class Level 6: College of Lore (via Magical Secrets)

• Class Level 10: Bard (via Magical Secrets)

Races:

• Character level 1: High Elf, and High Half-Elf

(Character level is the sum of all class levels for a multi-classed character.)

Feats:

•  Magic Initiate: Sorcerer
•  Magic Initiate: Wizard
•  Spell Sniper

Granted by the following items:

• Mourning Frost

Notes

• Casting this spell at a  Fire surface will extinguish it.
• Directly hitting a liquid (water or blood) surface or someone standing on such a surface will cause the liquid surface to freeze and immediately forces all standing on it to roll a Dexterity Saving Throw or become Prone.
• Casting this spell on a Wet target causes double damage due to Vulnerability.
• The incantation for Ray of Frost is Glacies, Latin for "ice."

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External Links

• Ray of frost on the Forgotten Realms Wiki