Sorcerous Burst
2024 Rules
- Level & School
- Evocation cantrip
- Casting Time
- Action
- Range
- 120 feet
- Components
- V, S
- Duration
- Instantaneous
- Classes
- Sorcerer
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. This damage increases by 1d8 when you reach level 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
Sorcerous Burst is a seldom chosen cantrip. Choosing it adds a unique option to your spellbook.
- Bottom 50% Sorcerer cantrip
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