Eldritch Blast

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Damage

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

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 spell that fires crackling beams at one foe or
multiple foes

Eldritch Blast 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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, growing into a barrage as you level up.

2024 Rules
Level & School
Evocation cantrip
Casting Time
Action
Range
120 feet
Components
V, S
Duration
Instantaneous
Classes
Warlock
Source
Player's Handbook (2024)

You hurl a beam of crackling energy. Make a ranged spell attack against one creature or object in range. On a hit, the target takes 1d10 Force damage.

Cantrip Upgrade. The spell creates two beams at level 5, three beams at level 11, and four beams at level 17. You can direct the beams at the same target or at different ones. Make a separate attack roll for each beam.

2014 Rules
Level & School
Evocation cantrip
Casting Time
Action
Range
120 feet
Components
V, S
Duration
Instantaneous
Classes
Warlock
Source
Player's Handbook (2014)

A beam of crackling energy streaks toward a creature within range. Make a ranged spell attack against the target. On a hit, the target takes 1d10 force damage.

The spell creates more than one beam when you reach higher levels: two beams at 5th level, three beams at 11th level, and four beams at 17th level. You can direct the beams at the same target or at different ones. Make a separate attack roll for each beam.

Eldritch Blast 5.5e 2024 vs. 5e 2014 edition differences

Now you can target a creature or an object, not just a creature. The 2024 version is otherwise functionally the same.

Eldritch Blast popularity

How popular is Eldritch Blast? It is one of the most popular spells in the game, and is chosen above nearly all other options when available. This spell is an iconic D&D staple.

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