Call Lightning

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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 Types Lightning 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
  Duration: 10 turns

How to learn

Classes:

  • Class Level 10: Bard (Magical Secrets)

Notes

The incantation for Call Lightning is Perurē, the Latin command "burn/scorch!"

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