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Sorcerous Burst D&D 2024

New in 2024 This spell was added in the 2024 rules. There is no D&D 2014 entry for it. Browse D&D 2014 spells.

Level
Cantrip
Casting time
1A
Range
120 ft
Components
V/S
Classes
Sorcerer

You cast sorcerous energy at one creature or object within range. Make a ranged spell attack against the target. On a hit, the target takes 1d8 damage of a type you choose: Acid, Cold, Fire, Lightning, Poison, Psychic, or Thunder. If you roll an 8 on a d8 for this spell, you can roll another d8, and add it to the damage. When you cast this spell, the maximum number of these d8s you can add to the spell’s damage equals your spellcasting ability modifier. Cantrip Upgrade. The damage increases by 1d8 when you reach levels 5 (2d8), 11 (3d8), and 17 (4d8).

RollQuest summary Spell attack. Damage type chosen on cast. Exploding 8s up to spellcasting modifier. Scales 1d8/2d8/3d8/4d8 at levels 5/11/17.

SRD 5.2.1, p.163 · CC BY 4.0

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