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'''Call Lightning''' is a [[Spells#3rd Level Spells|Level 3]] Conjuration spell. This spell allows spellcasters to call down lightning to hit all targets within range and effect.
{{SpellPage
| name = Call Lightning
| image = Call Lightning.webp
| level = 3
| school = Conjuration
| classes = Druid
| class learns at level 5 = Druid, Tempest Domain, Circle of the Land:Coast or Forest, Warlock:via [[Pact of the Tome]] once per long rest
| class learns at level 6 = Storm Sorcery, College of Lore:Magical Secrets
| class learns at level 10 = Bard:Magical Secrets
| races =
| other ways to learn =
| summary = This spell allows spellcasters to call down lightning to hit all targets within range. The spellcaster can also continue to call down lightning repeatedly on subsequent turns.
| description = Call down lightning to hit all targets within range and its area of effect for {{DamageText|3d10|Lightning}} damage. Then for 10 turns, you can call down lightning again without expending a spell slot.
| cost = action, spell3
| damage = 3d10
| damage type = Lightning
| concentration = yes
| save = DEX
| on save = Targets still take half damage.
| range = ranged
| range m = 18
| range ft = 60
| aoe = radius
| aoe m = 2
| aoe ft = 7
| condition = Call Lightning
| condition duration = 10
| higher levels = [[Spells#Upcasting|Upcast]]: When the spell is cast using a 4th level spell slot or higher, damage increases by {{DamageText|1d10|Lightning}} for each [[Spells#Spell_Slot_Levels|Spell Slot Level]] above 3rd for the first cast and given free casts.
| notes = * All free repeat casts will match the level of the initial cast. For example, if the initial cast is upcast to 6th level to deal 6d10, all subsequent recasts will also deal 6d10.
* When multiclassing, the subsequent recasts use the spellcasting modifier of the most recent new class rather than the spellcasting modifier that was used for the initial cast of Call Lightning. This may result in an unexpectedly low spell save DC.
* The incantation for Call Lightning is '''Perurē''', the Latin command "burn/scorch!"
}}


[[Category:Spells]][[Category:Level 3 Spells]][[Category:Conjuration Spells]]
[[Category:Recastable spells]]
[[Category:Sources of Lightning damage]]


[[File:Call Lightning Icon.png|thumb|{{AbilityInfobox
== External Links ==
| title = <div style="font-size:105%; font-family:Georgia;">''"Call down lightning to hit all targets within range and its area of effect for <span style="color:#3366cc">3d10 Lightning</span> damage. Each turn, you can call down lightning again without expending a spell slot. On a successful save, targets still take half damage."''</div>
* {{FRWiki|Call lightning|long}}
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<div style="text-align:center;">[[File:Action Icon.png|frameless|25px]] '''Action''' [[File:Spell Slot Icon.png|frameless|25px]] '''Level 3 Spell Slot'''</div>
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| Damage = <span style="color:#3366cc">3d10</span>
| Damage Types = [[Damage Types|<span style="color:#3366cc">Lightning</span>]]
| Range = 18m / 60ft
| School = Conjuration
| Concentration = Required
| Class = [[Druid]]
|Duration=10 turns|Area of Effect=2m / 7ft|Saving Throw=[[Dexterity]]}}]]
 
==Description==
Call down lightning to hit all targets within range and its area of effect for <code><span style="color:#3366cc">3d10 Lightning</span></code> damage. Each turn, you can call down lightning again without expending a spell slot.
 
On a successful save, targets still take half damage.
==Properties==
''Available to level 5 [[Druid]].''
*Damage: {{DamageInfo|count=3|die=10|type=Lightning}}
*Area of Effect: {{C|1=[[File:Aoe Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1]] 2m / 7ft (Radius)}}
*Concentration: {{C|[[File:Concentration Icons.png|frameless|upright=0.1]] Required}}
*Range: {{C|[[File:Range Icon 2.png|frameless|upright=0.1]] 18m / 60ft}}
*Saving Throw: {{C|1=[[File:Saving Throw Icons.png|frameless|upright=0.1]] [[Dexterity]]}}
*On casting, gain: [[File:Activate Call Lightning.jpg|frameless|25x25px]] {{C|1=Activate Call Lightning}}
{| class="wikitable"
|+[[File:Activate Call Lightning.jpg|frameless|25x25px]] '''Activate Call Lightning'''
|-
|{{C|[[File:Duration 50px.png|frameless|upright=0.1]] Duration: 10 turns}}[[File:Action Icon.png|frameless|25px]] '''Action'''
*Call down more lightning to hit all targets within range.
|}
==At Higher Levels==
When the spell is cast using a 4th level spell slot or higher, damage increases by to <code><span style="color:#3366cc">1d10 Lightning</span></code> for each spell slot level above 3rd.

Latest revision as of 07:03, 21 April 2024

Call Lightning.webp

Call Lightning is a level 3 conjuration spell. This spell allows spellcasters to call down lightning to hit all targets within range. The spellcaster can also continue to call down lightning repeatedly on subsequent turns.

Description

Call down lightning to hit all targets within range and its area of effect for 3d10Damage TypesLightning damage. Then for 10 turns, you can call down lightning again without expending a spell slot.

Properties

Cost
Action + Level 3 Spell Slot
Damage
D10 Lightning.png 3d10 (3~30) Damage TypesLightning damage
Details
DEX Save (On Save: Targets still take half damage.)
 Range: 18 m / 60 ft
AoE: 2 m / 7 ft (Radius)
Concentration Concentration

At higher levels

Upcast: When the spell is cast using a 4th level spell slot or higher, damage increases by 1d10Damage TypesLightning for each Spell Slot Level above 3rd for the first cast and given free casts.

Condition: Call Lightning

Call Lightning Call Lightning

Duration: 10 turns

How to learn

Classes:

  • Class Level 10: Bard (Magical Secrets)

Notes

  • All free repeat casts will match the level of the initial cast. For example, if the initial cast is upcast to 6th level to deal 6d10, all subsequent recasts will also deal 6d10.
  • When multiclassing, the subsequent recasts use the spellcasting modifier of the most recent new class rather than the spellcasting modifier that was used for the initial cast of Call Lightning. This may result in an unexpectedly low spell save DC.
  • The incantation for Call Lightning is Perurē, the Latin command "burn/scorch!"

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