True Strike

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Damage

True Strike is a Damage spell. Damage spells focus on dealing harm to enemies.

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 spell that lets you strike with mystical precision, using your spellcasting power to deal radiant or weapon damage.

2024 Rules
Level & School
Divination cantrip
Casting Time
Action
Range
Self
Components
S, M (a weapon with which you have proficiency and that is worth 1+ CP)
Duration
Instantaneous
Classes
Bard, Sorcerer, Warlock, Wizard

Guided by a flash of magical insight, you make one attack with the weapon used in the spell's casting. The attack uses your spellcasting ability for the attack and damage rolls instead of using Strength or Dexterity. If the attack deals damage, it can be Radiant damage or the weapon's normal damage type (your choice).

Cantrip Upgrade. Whether you deal Radiant damage or the weapon's normal damage type, the attack deals extra Radiant damage when you reach levels 5 (1d6), 11 (2d6), and 17 (3d6).

2014 Rules
Level & School
Divination cantrip
Casting Time
Action
Range
30 feet
Components
S
Duration
Concentration, 1 round
Classes
Bard, Sorcerer, Warlock, Wizard

You extend your hand and point a finger at a target in range. Your magic grants you a brief insight into the target's defenses. On your next turn, you gain advantage on your first attack roll against the target, provided that this spell hasn't ended.

True Strike 5.5e 2024 vs. 5e 2014 edition differences

True Strike changed completely. It no longer requires Concentration, no longer has 30-foot range, and no longer lasts 1 round. It now has Self range, needs a material component, and is instantaneous. Instead of giving advantage on a later attack, it makes you make one weapon attack right away using your spellcasting ability, and that attack can deal Radiant damage. It also gains extra Radiant damage at levels 5, 11, and 17.

True Strike popularity

How popular is True Strike? It is a commonly found spell in the game, but is chosen less than other options when available. This spell may be situational for many spellbooks.

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