Sword Burst

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Damage

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

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 spell that whirls spectral blades around you, striking
nearby foes

Sword Burst is a Multi Target spell. Multi Target spells have an area of effect or can explicitly target multiple allies or enemies.

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 in a tight circle.

2014 Rules
Level & School
Conjuration cantrip
Casting Time
Action
Range
Self (5-foot radius)
Components
V
Duration
Instantaneous
Classes
Artificer, Sorcerer, Warlock, Wizard
Source
Tasha's Cauldron of Everything

You create a momentary circle of spectral blades that sweep around you. All other creatures within 5 feet of you must succeed on a Dexterity saving throw or take 1d6 force damage.

Cantrip Upgrade. This spell's damage increases by 1d6 when you reach 5th level (2d6), 11th level (3d6) and 17th level (4d6).

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

Sword Burst is currently only available in the 2014 edition.

How popular is Sword Burst in 5e?

Sword Burst is the #45 most popular cantrip (of 49) and the #31 most picked Wizard cantrip (of 32).

Among cantrips, Sword Burst ranks just below Lightning Lure and just above Magic Stone in popularity.

Read about how this popularity data is calculated and see Sword Burst visualized with all 5e spells.

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