Ray of Frost

Cantrip Evocation

Ray of Frost is a cantrip evocation cantrip in D&D 5e (2024 rules), available to the Artificer, Sorcerer, Wizard. Casting time: Action. Range: 60 feet. Duration: Instantaneous.

Level
Cantrip
School
Evocation
Casting Time
Action
Range
60 feet
Components
V, S
Duration
Instantaneous

Description

A frigid beam of blue-white light streaks toward a creature within range. Make a ranged spell attack against the target. On a hit, it takes 1d8 Cold damage, and its Speed is reduced by 10 feet until the start of your next turn.

At Higher Levels

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

Classes that can cast Ray of Frost

ArtificerSorcererWizard

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