Ray of Frost

  • 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).

Ray of Frost 5e 2024 vs. 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.