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Lightning for each Spell Slot Level above 3rd for the first cast and given free casts.
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| name = Call Lightning | | name = Call Lightning | ||
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| school = Conjuration | | school = Conjuration | ||
| classes = Druid | | classes = Druid | ||
| class learns at level 5 = Druid, Tempest Domain, Circle of the Land:Coast or Forest | | class learns at level 5 = Druid, Tempest Domain, Circle of the Land:Coast or Forest, Warlock:via [[Pact of the Tome]] once per long rest | ||
| class learns at level 6 = Storm Sorcery, College of Lore:Magical Secrets | | class learns at level 6 = Storm Sorcery, College of Lore:Magical Secrets | ||
| class learns at level 10 = Bard:Magical Secrets | | class learns at level 10 = Bard:Magical Secrets | ||
| races = | | races = | ||
| other ways to learn = | | other ways to learn = | ||
| summary = This spell allows spellcasters to call down lightning to hit all targets within range. The spellcaster can also continue to call down lightning repeatedly on subsequent turns. | | summary = This spell allows spellcasters to call down lightning to hit all targets within range. The spellcaster can also continue to call down lightning repeatedly on subsequent turns. | ||
| description = Call down lightning to hit all targets within range and its area of effect for {{DamageText|3d10|Lightning}} damage. Then for 10 turns, you can call down lightning again without expending a spell slot. | | description = Call down lightning to hit all targets within range and its area of effect for {{DamageText|3d10|Lightning}} damage. Then for 10 turns, you can call down lightning again without expending a spell slot. | ||
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| condition duration = 10 | | condition duration = 10 | ||
| higher levels = [[Spells#Upcasting|Upcast]]: When the spell is cast using a 4th level spell slot or higher, damage increases by {{DamageText|1d10|Lightning}} for each [[Spells#Spell_Slot_Levels|Spell Slot Level]] above 3rd for the first cast and given free casts. | | higher levels = [[Spells#Upcasting|Upcast]]: When the spell is cast using a 4th level spell slot or higher, damage increases by {{DamageText|1d10|Lightning}} for each [[Spells#Spell_Slot_Levels|Spell Slot Level]] above 3rd for the first cast and given free casts. | ||
| notes = The incantation for Call Lightning is '''Perurē''', the Latin command "burn/scorch!" | | notes = * All free repeat casts will match the level of the initial cast. For example, if the initial cast is upcast to 6th level to deal 6d10, all subsequent recasts will also deal 6d10. | ||
* When multiclassing, the subsequent recasts use the spellcasting modifier of the most recent new class rather than the spellcasting modifier that was used for the initial cast of Call Lightning. This may result in an unexpectedly low spell save DC. | |||
* The incantation for Call Lightning is '''Perurē''', the Latin command "burn/scorch!" | |||
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[[Category:Recastable spells]] | [[Category:Recastable spells]] | ||
[[Category:Sources of Lightning damage]] | |||
== External Links == | == External Links == | ||
* {{FRWiki|Call lightning|long}} | * {{FRWiki|Call lightning|long}} | ||
Latest revision as of 06:03, 21 April 2024
Call Lightning is a level 3 conjuration spell. This spell allows spellcasters to call down lightning to hit all targets within range. The spellcaster can also continue to call down lightning repeatedly on subsequent turns.
Description
Call down lightning to hit all targets within range and its area of effect for 3d10Lightning damage. Then for 10 turns, you can call down lightning again without expending a spell slot.
Properties
- Cost
Action + 
Level 3 Spell Slot- Damage
3d10 (3~30) Lightning - Details
DEX Save (On Save: Targets still take half damage.)
Range: 18 m / 60 ft
AoE: 2 m / 7 ft (Radius)
Concentration
At higher levels
Upcast: When the spell is cast using a 4th level spell slot or higher, damage increases by 1d10Lightning for each Spell Slot Level above 3rd for the first cast and given free casts. Condition: Call Lightning
Duration: 10 turns 
How to learn
Classes:
- Class Level 5: Druid, Tempest Domain, Circle of the Land (Coast or Forest), and Warlock (via Pact of the Tome once per long rest)
- Class Level 6: Storm Sorcery, and College of Lore (Magical Secrets)
- Class Level 10: Bard (Magical Secrets)
Notes
- All free repeat casts will match the level of the initial cast. For example, if the initial cast is upcast to 6th level to deal 6d10, all subsequent recasts will also deal 6d10.
- When multiclassing, the subsequent recasts use the spellcasting modifier of the most recent new class rather than the spellcasting modifier that was used for the initial cast of Call Lightning. This may result in an unexpectedly low spell save DC.
- The incantation for Call Lightning is Perurē, the Latin command "burn/scorch!"
