Incendiary Cloud

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Damage

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

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spell that blankets an area in smoke and embers, scorching
multiple creatures

Incendiary Cloud 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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as it drifts each turn with
swift movement

Incendiary Cloud is a Action Economy spell. Action Economy spells grant you more choices on future turns.

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2024 Rules

Level & School
8th-level conjuration
Casting Time
Action
Range
150 feet
Components
V, S
Duration
Concentration, 1 minute
Classes
Druid, Sorcerer, Wizard
Source
Player's Handbook (2024)

A swirling cloud of embers and smoke fills a 20-foot-radius Sphere centered on a point within range. The cloud's area is Heavily Obscured. It lasts for the duration or until a strong wind (like that created by Gust of Wind) disperses it.

When the cloud appears, each creature in it makes a Dexterity saving throw, taking 10d8 Fire damage on a failed save or half as much damage on a successful one. A creature must also make this save when the Sphere moves into its space and when it enters the Sphere or ends its turn there. A creature makes this save only once per turn.

The cloud moves 10 feet away from you in a direction you choose at the start of each of your turns.

2014 Rules

Level & School
8th-level conjuration
Casting Time
Action
Range
150 feet
Components
V, S
Duration
Concentration, 1 minute
Classes
Druid, Sorcerer, Wizard
Source
Player's Handbook (2014)

A swirling cloud of smoke shot through with white-hot embers appears in a 20-foot-radius sphere centered on a point within range. The cloud spreads around corners and is heavily obscured. It lasts for the duration or until a wind of moderate or greater speed (at least 10 miles per hour) disperses it.

When the cloud appears, each creature in it must make a Dexterity saving throw. A creature takes 10d8 fire damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. A creature must also make this saving throw when it enters the spell's area for the first time on a turn or ends its turn there.

The cloud moves 10 feet directly away from you in a direction that you choose at the start of each of your turns.

Incendiary Cloud 5.5e 2024 vs. 5e 2014 edition differences

The cloud is now dispelled by a strong wind, such as one from Gust of Wind, instead of moderate-or-greater wind. Its damage save can now trigger when the Sphere moves into a creature’s space, and a creature can be forced to make that save only once per turn.

Incendiary Cloud popularity

How popular is Incendiary Cloud? It is a seldom seen spell in the game, and is chosen less than other options when available. This spell may fill a specific niche for a spellbook.

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