Fire Bolt

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Damage

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

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 spell that hurls fire at a foe or object, scorching targets and igniting flammable things from afar.

2024 Rules
Level & School
Evocation cantrip
Casting Time
Action
Range
120 feet
Components
V, S
Duration
Instantaneous
Classes
Sorcerer, Wizard

You hurl a mote of fire at a creature or an object within range. Make a ranged spell attack against the target. On a hit, the target takes 1d10 Fire damage. A flammable object hit by this spell starts burning if it isn't being worn or carried.

Cantrip Upgrade. The damage increases by 1d10 when you reach levels 5 (2d10), 11 (3d10), and 17 (4d10).

2014 Rules
Level & School
Evocation cantrip
Casting Time
Action
Range
120 feet
Components
V, S
Duration
Instantaneous
Classes
Sorcerer, Wizard

You hurl a mote of fire at a creature or object within range. Make a ranged spell attack against the target. On a hit, the target takes 1d10 fire damage. A flammable object hit by this spell ignites if it isn't being worn or carried.

Cantrip Upgrade. This spell's damage increases by 1d10 when you reach 5th level (2d10), 11th level (3d10), and 17th level (4d10).

Fire Bolt 5.5e 2024 vs. 5e 2014 edition differences

Effectively the same spell. The 2024 version is reworded but functions identically.

Fire Bolt popularity

How popular is Fire Bolt? 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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