Cone of Cold
2024 Rules
- Level & School
- 5th-level evocation
- Casting Time
- Action
- Range
- Self (60-foot cone)
- Components
- V, S, M (a small crystal or glass cone)
- Duration
- Instantaneous
- Classes
- Druid, Sorcerer, Wizard
- Source
- Player's Handbook (2024)
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.
2014 Rules
- Level & School
- 5th-level evocation
- Casting Time
- Action
- Range
- Self (60-foot cone)
- Components
- V, S, M (a small crystal or glass cone)
- Duration
- Instantaneous
- Classes
- Druid, Sorcerer, Wizard
- Source
- Player's Handbook (2014)
A blast of cold air erupts from your hands. Each creature in a 60-foot cone must make a Constitution saving throw. A creature takes 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. When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 6th level or higher, the damage increases by 1d8 for each slot level above 5th.
Cone of Cold 5.5e 2024 vs. 5e 2014 edition differences
Cone of Cold popularity
How popular is Cone of Cold? It is a commonly found spell in the game, and is often chosen over other options when available. This spell is a reliable addition to any spellbook.
- #1 picked level 5 Sorcerer spell
- #2 picked level 5 Wizard spell
- #3 of all level 5 spells
- Top 50% picked level 5 Druid spell
- Top 50% of all 5e spells
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Spells similar to Cone of Cold
Destructive Wave 5th-level evocation
At the same spell level, it unleashes immediate self-originating area damage against multiple nearby creatures.
Players prefer Destructive Wave over Cone of Cold
Prismatic Spray 7th-level evocation
Both are evocation spells with a 60-foot cone and instantaneous area damage, though Prismatic Spray uses several possible damage types.
Players prefer Prismatic Spray over Cone of Cold
Ice Storm 4th-level evocation
This shared druid, sorcerer, and wizard spell deals instantaneous cold-based area damage to groups of enemies.
Players prefer Cone of Cold over Ice Storm
Rime's Binding Ice 2nd-level evocation
Its 30-foot cold cone provides a smaller, lower-level version of the same close-range elemental area-blast tactic.
Players prefer Cone of Cold over Rime's Binding Ice
Frost Fingers 1st-level evocation
The spell shares Cone of Cold's cold damage and cone-shaped area, making it a much weaker but mechanically familiar option.
Players prefer Cone of Cold over Frost Fingers
Otiluke's Freezing Sphere 6th-level evocation
It is a high-level instantaneous cold blast that damages multiple creatures, closely matching Cone of Cold's elemental focus and combat role.
Players prefer Cone of Cold over Otiluke's Freezing Sphere