Hellish Rebuke

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Damage

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

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retaliatory flames

Hellish Rebuke is a Retaliation spell. Retaliation spells hurt or negatively impact attackers.

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 that sears a foe who strikes you, blasting it with green fire in a burst of vengeance.

2024 Rules
Level & School
1st-level evocation
Casting Time
Reaction, which you take in response to taking damage from a creature that you can see within 60 feet of yourself
Range
60 feet
Components
V, S
Duration
Instantaneous
Classes
Warlock

The creature that damaged you is momentarily surrounded by green flames. It makes a Dexterity saving throw, taking 2d10 Fire damage on a failed save or half as much damage on a successful one.

Using a Higher-Level Spell Slot. The damage increases by 1d10 for each spell slot level above 1.

2014 Rules
Level & School
1st-level evocation
Casting Time
Reaction
Range
60 feet
Components
V, S
Duration
Instantaneous
Classes
Warlock

You point your finger, and the creature that damaged you is momentarily surrounded by hellish flames. The creature must make a Dexterity saving throw. It takes 2d10 fire 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 2nd level or higher, the damage increases by 1d10 for each slot level above 1st.

Hellish Rebuke 5.5e 2024 vs. 5e 2014 edition differences

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

Hellish Rebuke popularity

How popular is Hellish Rebuke? 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.

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