Ray of Frost

Damage

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

A frigid beam of blue-white light streaks toward a creature within range. Make a ranged spell attack against the target. On a hit, it takes 1d8 Cold damage, and its Speed is reduced by 10 feet until the start of your next turn.

Cantrip Upgrade. The damage increases by 1d8 when you reach levels 5 (2d8), 11 (3d8), and 17 (4d8).

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

A frigid beam of blue-white light streaks toward a creature within range. Make a ranged spell attack against the target. On a hit, it takes 1d8 cold damage, and its speed is reduced by 10 feet until the start of your next turn.

Cantrip Upgrade. The spell's damage increases by 1d8 when you reach 5th level (2d8), 11th level (3d8), and 17th level (4d8).

Ray of Frost 5.5e 2024 vs. 5e 2014 edition differences

No significant mechanical differences; both versions deal 1d8 cold damage on hit, reduce speed by 10 feet until the start of your next turn, and increase damage at levels 5, 11, and 17.

Spells similar to Ray of Frost

  • Fire Bolt, Evocation cantrip

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  • Eldritch Blast, Evocation cantrip

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  • Scorching Ray, 2nd-level evocation

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  • Chill Touch, Necromancy cantrip

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  • Ray of Sickness, 1st-level necromancy

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