Melf's Acid Arrow

Level 2 Evocation

Melf's Acid Arrow is a level 2 evocation spell in D&D 5e (2024 rules), available to the Wizard. Casting time: Action. Range: 90 feet. Duration: Instantaneous.

Level
Level 2
School
Evocation
Casting Time
Action
Range
90 feet
Components
V, S, M
Duration
Instantaneous

M (powder made from rhubarb leaves)

Description

A shimmering green arrow streaks toward a target within range and bursts in a spray of acid. Make a ranged spell attack against the target. On a hit, the target takes 4d4 Acid damage and 2d4 Acid damage at the end of its next turn. On a miss, the arrow splashes the target with acid for half as much of the initial damage only.

At Higher Levels

The initial damage increases by 1d4, and the later damage increases by 1d4, for each spell slot level above 2.

Classes that can cast Melf's Acid Arrow

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