Witch Bolt

Level 1 Evocation

Witch Bolt is a level 1 evocation spell in D&D 5e (2024 rules), available to the Sorcerer, Warlock, Wizard. Casting time: Action. Range: 60 feet. Duration: Concentration, up to 1 minute.

Level
Level 1
School
Evocation
Casting Time
Action
Range
60 feet
Components
V, S, M
Duration
Concentration, up to 1 minute

M (a twig that has been struck by lightning)

Description

A beam of crackling energy lances toward a creature within range, forming a sustained arc of lightning between you and the target. Make a ranged spell attack against that creature. On a hit, the target takes 2d12 Lightning damage. On each of your subsequent turns, you can take a Bonus Action to deal 1d12 Lightning damage to the target automatically. The spell ends if the target is ever outside the spell's range or if it has Total Cover from you.

At Higher Levels

The initial damage increases by 1d12 for each spell slot level above 1.

Classes that can cast Witch Bolt

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