Detonate

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Damage

Detonate is a Damage spell. Damage spells focus on dealing harm to enemies.

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 spell that plants an explosive seed in one creature, then blasts
multiple foes

Detonate is a Multi Target spell. Multi Target spells have an area of effect or can explicitly target multiple allies or enemies.

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 and nearby objects with a devastating wave of fire.

2024 Rules
Level & School
9th-level evocation
Casting Time
Action
Range
500 feet
Components
V, S, M (a piece of tinder)
Duration
Instantaneous
Classes
Sorcerer, Warlock, Wizard
Source
Arcana Unleashed

You create a magical, explosive seed inside a creature you can see within range. The target makes a Constitution saving throw, taking 10d10 Fire damage on a failed save or half as much damage on a successful one.

An explosion then originates from the target. Each creature in a 60-foot Emanation originating from the target (not including the target) makes a Dexterity saving throw, with Disadvantage if this spell reduced the target to 0 Hit Points. A creature takes 10d10 Fire damage on a failed save or half as much damage on a successful one.

A nonmagical object that isn't being worn or carried also takes the damage if it's in the Emanation, and the object starts burning if it's flammable.

Detonate 5.5e 2024 vs. 5e 2014 edition differences

Detonate is a new spell for the 2024 edition.

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