5ead/spells/md/5.1_srd_(d&d_2014)/lightning-bolt.md

Lightning Bolt

• Level: 3 Evocation
• Classes: Druid, Sorcerer, Wizard
• Casting Time: 1 action
• Range: Self
• Components: V, S, M (A bit of fur and a rod of amber, crystal, or glass.)
• Duration: Instantaneous
• Source: 5.1 SRD (D&D 2014)

A stroke of lightning forming a line 100 feet long and 5 feet wide blasts out from you in a direction you choose. Each creature in the line must make a dexterity saving throw. A creature takes 8d6 lightning damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. The lightning ignites flammable objects in the area that aren't being worn or carried.

Using a Higher-Level Spell Slot. When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 4th level or higher, the damage increases by 1d6 for each slot level above 3rd.