Scorching Ray
- Casting Time
- 1 Action
- Range
- 120 Feet
- Duration
- instantaneous
- Components
- V
- S
Spell Description
You create three rays of fire and hurl them at targets within range. You can hurl them at one target or several.
Make a ranged spell attack for each ray. On a hit, the target takes 2d6 fire damage.
At Higher Levels. When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 3rd level or higher, you create one additional ray for each slot level above 2nd.
1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | 5th | 6th | 7th | 8th | 9th | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Damage Dice | 6d6 | 8d6 | 10d6 | 12d6 | 14d6 | 16d6 | 18d6 | 20d6 | |
Min Damage | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 20 | |
Average Damage | 21 | 28 | 35 | 42 | 49 | 56 | 63 | 70 | |
Max Damage | 36 | 48 | 60 | 72 | 84 | 96 | 108 | 120 |
Lvl | Dice | Min | Avg | Max |
---|---|---|---|---|
1st | ||||
2nd | 6d6 | 6 | 21 | 36 |
3rd | 8d6 | 8 | 28 | 48 |
4th | 10d6 | 10 | 35 | 60 |
5th | 12d6 | 12 | 42 | 72 |
6th | 14d6 | 14 | 49 | 84 |
7th | 16d6 | 16 | 56 | 96 |
8th | 18d6 | 18 | 63 | 108 |
9th | 20d6 | 20 | 70 | 120 |
Is Scorching Ray Good?
Overall Rating: Blue. This means that Scorching Ray is a great spell and you should strongly consider this spell for your character.
Overall Notes: A potential 6d6 focused damage at a 2nd-level spell slot, can target multiple opponents, and has crit potential.
Class Specific Ratings for Scorching Ray
The Fiend warlock: A potential 6d6 focused damage at a 2nd-level spell slot, can target multiple opponents, and has crit potential. Combines especially well with hex.
Wild Magic sorcerer: While this is still a great spell for Wild Magic sorcerers, it's important to note that, when using Tides of Chaos with this spell, you only gain advantage on the first attack.
Eldritch Knight fighter: If you’re going to be staying away from damage spells that require a spell attack or save, stick with a javelin. Otherwise, this is a potent ranged damage option.