Lightning Bolt

Lightning Bolt is a level 3 evocation spell. It allows spellcasters to discharge a bolt of lightning in any direction, potentially hitting multiple creatures.

Description

Call forth a blast of lightning that hits all creatures in the line of the eruption.

Properties

Cost

 Action +  Level 3 Spell Slot

Damage: 8~48

8d6⁠Lightning

Details

 DEX Save (On Save: Targets still take half damage.)

 Range: Self

 AoE: 30 m (100 ft) Line

At higher levels

Upcasting: Casting this spell at a higher level deals an extra 1d6⁠⁠Lightning for each spell slot level above 3rd.

Technical details

UID

Zone_LightningBolt

Spell flags

CanAreaDamageEvade, HasSomaticComponent, HasVerbalComponent, IsHarmful, IsSpell

How to learn

Classes:

• Class level 5: Sorcerer, Wizard, and Circle of the Land (Mountain)
• Class level 6: College of Lore (via Magical Secrets)
• Class level 10: Bard (via Magical Secrets)

Granted by items:

• Markoheshkir ( Recharge: Short rest)

Other ways to learn:

• Wizards with  Level 3 Spell Slots can transcribe a  Scroll of Lightning Bolt to their spellbooks.

Notes

The incantation for Lightning Bolt is Perurē, the Latin command "Burn/scorch!"

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External links

• ⁠Lightning bolt on the Forgotten Realms Wiki