Shocking Grasp

For the equivalent Way of the Four Elements Monk 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 damage

Details:

Attack roll

 Melee: 1.5 m / 5  ft

At higher levels

• At character level 5, the damage increases to 2d8Lightning.
• At character 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 Fighter , and Arcane Trickster Rogue

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:

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

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