Flame Strike

Level & School
5th-level evocation
Casting Time
Action
Range
60 feet
Components
V, S, M (a pinch of sulfur)
Duration
Instantaneous
Classes
Cleric

A vertical column of brilliant fire roars down from above. Each creature in a 10-foot-radius, 40-foot-high Cylinder centered on a point within range makes a Dexterity saving throw, taking 5d6 Fire damage and 5d6 Radiant damage on a failed save or half as much damage on a successful one.

Using a Higher-Level Spell Slot. The Fire damage and the Radiant damage increase by 1d6 for each spell slot level above 5.

Level & School
5th-level evocation
Casting Time
Action
Range
60 feet
Components
V, S, M (pinch of sulfur)
Duration
Instantaneous
Classes
Cleric

A vertical column of divine fire roars down from the heavens in a location you specify. Each creature in a 10-foot radius, 40-foot high cylinder centered on a point within range must make a Dexterity saving throw. A creature takes 4d6 fire damage and 4d6 radiant damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.

Using a Higher-Level Spell Slot. When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 6th level or higher, the fire damage or the radiant damage (your choice) increases by 1d6 for each slot level above 5th.

Flame Strike 5.5e 2024 vs. 5e 2014 edition differences

The 2024 version deals 5d6 fire and 5d6 radiant damage, while the 2014 version deals 4d6 of each. The 2024 version's damage increases by 1d6 per slot level above 5th, with the 2014 version allowing a choice of increasing fire or radiant damage. Damage types are explicitly capitalized in 2024.

Spells similar to Flame Strike

  • Scorching Ray

    Both deal damage in a targeted manner with multiple rays or strikes, using the Evocation school.

  • Fireball

    Both are area of effect spells with significant fire damage output, targeting multiple creatures.

  • Moonbeam

    Both create a cylindrical area of effect that deals damage to creatures within, with similar height.

  • Cloudkill

    Both create a multi-round area of effect that damages creatures and obscures vision.

  • Wall of Fire

    Both create a wall that damages creatures entering or ending their turn in the area.