Shocking Grasp

For the equivalent  Way of the Four Elements spell, see  Touch of the Storm.

Shocking Grasp is a cantrip (Evocation). It makes a melee attack that inflictsLightning damage and prevents the target from taking Reactions.

Description

The target cannot use Reactions. This spell has Advantage on creatures with metal Armour.

Properties

Cost

Action

Damage

1d8 (1~8) Lightning

Details

Attack roll

 Melee: 1.5 m / 5  ft

At higher levels

When the spellcaster reaches Level 5, the damage increases to 2d8Lightning.

When the spellcaster reaches Level 10, the damage increases to 3d8Lightning.

Condition: Shocking Grasp

 Shocking Grasp

Duration: 1 turn

• Cannot take Reactions.

How to learn

Classes:

• Class Level 1: Sorcerer, and Wizard

• Class Level 3: Eldritch Knight, and Arcane Trickster

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:

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

Notes

• Characters with the  War Caster feat can cast this cantrip on enemies moving out of their melee range as a reaction, even if they don't know this spell.
• The incantation for Shocking Grasp is Fulgor, Latin for "lightning" or "flash".

External Links

• Shocking grasp on the Forgotten Realms Wiki