Chromatic Orb: Cold

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Chromatic Orb: Cold is a Level 1 Evocation Spell. This spell is a variant of  Chromatic Orb. This variant allows spellcasters to hurl a globe of cold energy, dealing Cold damage and creating an Ice Surface.

Description

Hurl a sphere of energy that deals 2d8Cold damage and creates an Ice Surface.

Properties

Cost:

Action + Level 1 Spell Slot

Damage:

2d8 (2~16)  Cold damage

Details:

Attack roll

Range: 18 m / 60 ft

Creates Area: Ice

At higher levels

• Upcast: Casting this spell at a higher level deals an extra 1d8Cold damage for each Spell Slot Level above 1st.

Area: Ice

The spell creates an area with the following properties.

• AoE: 2 m / 7 ft (Radius)
• Duration: 2 turns

Creatures within the area are affected by the following conditions:

Prone

• Can't move or take Actions, Bonus actions, or Reactions, and has Disadvantage on Strength and Dexterity saving throws.
• Attacks against a Prone creature have Advantage if they're made within 3 m / 10 ft of the creature.
• A Prone creature must spend half its Movement Speed to stand up.
  • A character with the Athlete feat spends only 1.5 m / 5 ft of Movement Speed to stand up.

Prone, Unconscious Difficult Terrain

• Movement Speed halved

How to learn

This spell is a variation of:
 Chromatic Orb