spell
Witch Bolt
Level 1 Evocation · Action · 60 feet
- Spell lists
- Sorcerer, Warlock, Wizard
- Level
- 1
- School
- Evocation
- Casting time
- Action
- Range
- 60 feet
- Components
- V, S, M (a twig struck by lightning)
- Duration
- Concentration, up to 1 minute
- Damage / healing expression
- 2d12
- Concentration
- Yes
- Ritual
- No
Level 1 Evocation. Sorcerer, Warlock, Wizard.
Casting time: Action
Range: 60 feet
Components: V, S, M (a twig struck by lightning)
Duration: Concentration, up to 1 minute
Make a ranged spell attack against a creature in range. A hit deals 2d12 Lightning damage.
On each subsequent turn, you may use a Bonus Action to deal 1d12 Lightning damage to the target automatically, even if the initial attack missed. The spell ends if the target moves beyond its range or gains Total Cover from you.
Higher-level slot: Only the initial damage increases, by 1d12 per slot level above 1.