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Sorcerous Burst 5e spell (2024)

Evocation cantrip · new in the 2024 rules (SRD 5.2)

Casting time
Action
Range
120 feet Component: V, S
Duration
Instantaneous
School
Evocation
Level
Cantrip
Classes
Sorcerer

You cast sorcerous energy at one creature or object within range. Make a ranged spell attack against the target. On a hit, the target takes 1d8 damage of a type you choose: Acid, Cold, Fire, Lightning, Poison, Psychic, or Thunder.

If you roll an 8 on a d8 for this spell, you can roll another d8, and add it to the damage. When you cast this spell, the maximum number of these d8s you can add to the spell's damage equals your spellcasting ability modifier.

Cantrip Upgrade. The damage increases by 1d8 when you reach levels 5 (2d8), 11 (3d8), and 17 (4d8).

Sorcerous Burst isn’t in the 2014 SRD 5.1; this is its 2024 text from the SRD 5.2.

Classes that can cast Sorcerous Burst

ClassFirst availableSpellcasting ability
Sorcerer spells1st level (cantrip)Charisma

Levels follow the 2024 rules, where paladins and rangers cast from 1st level.

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