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Burning Hands

1st-level Evocation · XPHB, p. 248

Casting Time1 action
Range15 feet
ComponentsV, S
DurationInstantaneous
Saving Throwdexterity
Damage Typefire
ClassesSorcerer, Wizard

Description

A thin sheet of flames shoots forth from you. Each creature in a 15-foot Cone [Area of Effect] makes a Dexterity saving throw, taking 3d6 Fire damage on a failed save or half as much damage on a successful one. Flammable objects in the Cone [Area of Effect] that aren't being worn or carried start burning.

At Higher Levels

Using a Higher-Level Spell Slot: The damage increases by 3d6 for each spell slot level above 1.
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