Sorcerous Burst

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.

Spells similar to Sorcerous Burst

  • Acid Splash

    Both are evocation spells that deal damage type and require an attack roll.

  • Eldritch Blast

    Both are evocation spells that involve a ranged attack and deal damage.

  • Fire Bolt

    Evocation spells that make ranged attacks and deal damage of a specific type.

  • Ray of Frost

    Both spells are evocation and involve a ranged attack that deals damage.

  • Shocking Grasp

    Both spells involve a ranged attack and deal damage, specifically with lightning.