Word of Radiance

A
Damage

Word of Radiance is a Damage spell. Damage spells focus on dealing harm to enemies.

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 spell of holy light that sears
multiple nearby foes

Word of Radiance 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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 with a
save-or-suck

Word of Radiance is a Save or Suck spell. Save or Suck spells fall entirely flat if the target succeeds on a saving throw.

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 flash.

2024 Rules
Level & School
Evocation cantrip
Casting Time
Action
Range
Self
Components
V, M (a sunburst token)
Duration
Instantaneous
Classes
Cleric
Source
Player's Handbook (2024)

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).

2014 Rules
Level & School
Evocation cantrip
Casting Time
Action
Range
5 feet
Components
V, M (a holy symbol)
Duration
Instantaneous
Classes
Cleric
Source
Xanathar's Guide to Everything

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. This 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

It now has a Self range and creates a 5-foot Emanation around you instead of having range 5 feet. That changes how the spell’s area is defined at the table.

Word of Radiance popularity

How popular is Word of Radiance? It is a commonly found spell in the game, and is often chosen over other options when available. This spell is a reliable addition to any spellbook.

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