Sorcerous Burst

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Damage

Sorcerous Burst is a Damage spell. Damage spells focus on dealing harm to enemies.

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 spell that hurls chosen elemental power, and can surge with extra dice when luck favors you.

2024 Rules
Level & School
Evocation cantrip
Casting Time
Action
Range
120 feet
Components
V, S
Duration
Instantaneous
Classes
Sorcerer
Source
Player's Handbook (2024)

You cast sorcerous energy at one creature or object within range. Make a ranged attack roll against the target. On a hit, the target takes 1d8 damage of a type you choose: Acid, Cold, Fire, Lightning, Poison, Psychic, or Thunder.

If you roll an 8 on a d8 for this spell, you can roll another d8, and add it to the damage. When you cast this spell, the maximum number of these d8s you can add to the spell's damage equals your spellcasting ability modifier.

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

Sorcerous Burst 5.5e 2024 vs. 5e 2014 edition differences

Sorcerous Burst is a new spell for the 2024 edition.

Sorcerous Burst popularity

How popular is Sorcerous Burst? It is a commonly found spell in the game, and is chosen above nearly all other options when available. This spell is a widely sought-after option.

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