Burning Hands

Level 1 Evocation

Burning Hands is a level 1 evocation spell in D&D 5e (2024 rules), available to the Sorcerer, Wizard. Casting time: Action. Range: Self. Duration: Instantaneous.

Level
Level 1
School
Evocation
Casting Time
Action
Range
Self
Components
V, S
Duration
Instantaneous

Description

As you hold your hands with thumbs touching and fingers spread, a thin sheet of flames shoots forth from your outstretched fingertips. Each creature in a 15-foot Cone must make a Dexterity saving throw. A creature takes 3d6 Fire damage on a failed save or half as much damage on a successful one. Flammable objects in the area that aren't being worn or carried start burning.

At Higher Levels

The damage increases by 1d6 for each spell slot level above 1.

Classes that can cast Burning Hands

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