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{{hatnote|For the equivalent {{Class|Way of the Four Elements}} spell, see {{SAI|Flames of the Phoenix}}.}}
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| name = Fireball
|name = Fireball
| image = Fireball.webp
|image = Fireball.webp
| level = 3
|level = 3
| school = Evocation
|school = Evocation
| class learns at level 5 = Sorcerer, Wizard, Light Domain, Fiend
|classes = Sorcerer, Wizard
| summary = This spell allows spellcasters to unleash a streak of fire from their hands that ignites into a large explosion at a chosen point within range.
| description = Shoot a bright flame from your fingers that explodes upon contact, torching everything in the vicinity for {{DamageText|8d6|Fire}} damage.
|class learns at level 6 = College of Lore:via [[Magical Secrets]]
|class learns at level 10 = Bard:via [[Magical Secrets]]
On a successful [[Saving Throw]], targets still take half damage.
|granted by feats =
| action type = action
|granted by items = Incandescent Staff:Long Rest, Markoheshkir:Short Rest
| damage = 8d6
|summary = This spell allows spellcasters to unleash a streak of fire from their hands that ignites into a large explosion at a chosen point within range.
| damage type = Fire
|description = Shoot a bright flame from your fingers that explodes upon contact, torching everything in the vicinity for {{DamageText|8d6|Fire}} damage.
| damage save = Dexterity
|cost = action, spell3
| damage save effect = half
|damage = 8d6
| range m = 18
|damage type = Fire
| range ft = 60
|save = DEX
| aoe = radius
|on save = Targets still take half damage.
| aoe m = 4
|range = ranged
| aoe ft = 13
|range m = 18
| higher levels = When the spell is cast using a 4th level slot or higher, damage increases by {{DamageText|1d6|Fire}} for each spell slot level above 3rd.
|range ft = 60
| notes =
|aoe = radius
| video = Fireball-showcase.mp4
|aoe m = 4
|aoe ft = 13
|higher levels = When the spell is cast using a 4th level slot or higher, damage increases by {{DamageText|1d6|Fire}} for each spell slot level above 3rd.
| notes = The incantation for Fireball is '''Ardē''', the Latin command "burn/blaze!"
Fireball is a level 3 evocation spell. This spell allows spellcasters to unleash a streak of fire from their hands that ignites into a large explosion at a chosen point within range.
Description
Shoot a bright flame from your fingers that explodes upon contact, torching everything in the vicinity for 8d6Fire damage.
Fire for each spell slot level above 3rd.
Level 3 Spell Slot
Range: 18 m / 60 ft
AoE: 4 m / 13 ft (Radius)
Incandescent Staff (
Recharge: Long rest)
Markoheshkir (
Fireball on the Forgotten Realms Wiki