dnd5e-obsidian/compendium/spells/lightning-bolt.md

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Lightning Bolt

3rd-level, Evocation

• Casting time: 1 action
• Range: Self (100-feet line)
• Components: V, S, a bit of fur and a rod of amber, crystal, or glass
• Duration: Instantaneous

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.

At Higher Levels. 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.

Classes: Sorcerer, Wizard

Source: SRD / Basic Rules