Word of Radiance

Level & School
Evocation cantrip
Casting Time
Action
Range
Self
Components
V, M (a sunburst token)
Duration
Instantaneous
Classes
Cleric

Burning radiance erupts from you in a 5-foot Emanation. Each creature of your choice that you can see in it must succeed on a Constitution saving throw or take 1d6 Radiant damage.

Cantrip Upgrade. The damage increases by 1d6 when you reach levels 5 (2d6), 11 (3d6), and 17 (4d6).

Level & School
Evocation cantrip
Casting Time
Action
Range
5 feet
Components
V, M (a holy symbol)
Duration
Instantaneous
Classes
Cleric

You utter a divine word, and burning radiance erupts from you. Each creature of your choice that you can see within range must succeed on a Constitution saving throw or take 1d6 radiant damage.

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

Word of Radiance 5.5e 2024 vs. 5e 2014 edition differences

The 2014 version affects creatures within 5 feet, requiring a saving throw, with damage increasing at levels 5, 11, and 17. The 2024 version emanates from the caster within 5 feet, with the same damage progression, but the range is now an emanation rather than a fixed range, and the damage is described as radiant.

Spells similar to Word of Radiance

  • Sacred Flame

    Both are evocation spells that deal Radiant damage, requiring a saving throw.

  • Starry Wisp

    Both deal Radiant damage and require an attack roll against a target.

  • Eldritch Blast

    Both deal damage through an attack roll and involve a single target.

  • Fire Bolt

    Both require an attack roll, have a damage roll of 1d10, and deal damage directly to a target.

  • Guiding Bolt

    Both are evocation spells requiring an attack roll that deal Radiant damage.