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The spell creates multiple beams at higher levels:
The spell creates multiple beams at higher levels:
* 2 beams at Level 5
* 2 beams at Level 5
* 3 beams at Level 9
* 3 beams at Level 11 (per 5th Edition D&D rules; this level may change in the full release of BG3)
You can either target a single creature or multiple creatures with the beams. Each beam rolls a separate [[Attack Roll]].
You can either target a single creature or multiple creatures with the beams. Each beam rolls a separate [[Attack Roll]].
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Revision as of 05:27, 30 July 2023

Eldritch Blast Icon.png

Eldritch Blast is a cantrip (Evocation). It allows the Warlock to shoot out an energy beam that deals Damage TypesForce damage.

Description

Conjure a beam of crackling energy that deals 1d10Damage TypesForce damage.

Properties

Damage
D10 Force.png 1d10 (1~10) Damage TypesForce damage
Details
Attack roll
 Range: 18 m / 60 ft

At higher levels

The spell creates multiple beams at higher levels:

  • 2 beams at Level 5
  • 3 beams at Level 11 (per 5th Edition D&D rules; this level may change in the full release of BG3)
You can either target a single creature or multiple creatures with the beams. Each beam rolls a separate Attack Roll.

How to learn

(Information not yet added.)

Notes

  • The benefits of Eldritch Invocations, such as Agonising Blast or Repelling Blast, are applied to each beam.
  • Repelling Blast will only knock a target back once, even if struck by multiple beams.
  • A target afflicted by Hex will take additional 1d6Damage TypesNecrotic damage from each beam.