Cone of Cold
You unleash a blast of cold air. Each creature in a 60-foot Cone originating from you makes a Constitution saving throw, taking 8d8 Cold damage on a failed save or half as much damage on a successful one. A creature killed by this spell becomes a frozen statue until it thaws.
Using a Higher-Level Spell Slot. The damage increases by 1d8 for each spell slot level above 5.
Cone of Cold 5e 2024 vs. 2014 edition differences
The 2024 version adds Druid as a class, clarifies the cone originates from the caster, and rephrases the description. The damage increase wording is simplified; mechanically, both versions deal 8d8 cold damage with a 1d8 increase per slot level above 5. No significant mechanical differences in damage or effects.