{{hatnote|For the equivalent [[Way of the Four Elements]] Monk spell, see {{SAI|Flames of the Phoenix}}.}}
{{SpellPage
{{SpellPage
| name = Fireball
| name = Fireball
| image = Fireball Icon.png
| image = Fireball.webp
| level = 3
| level = 3
| school = Evocation
| school = Evocation
| classes = Sorcerer, Wizard, Light Domain, The Fiend
| classes = Sorcerer, Wizard
| class learns at level 5 = Sorcerer, Wizard, Light Domain, Fiend
| class learns at level 5 = Sorcerer, Wizard, Light Domain, The Fiend
| summary = This spell allows spellcasters to unleash a streak of fire from their hands that ignites into a large explosion at a chosen point within range.
| class learns at level 6 = College of Lore:via [[Magical Secrets]]
| description = Shoot a bright flame from your fingers that explodes upon contact, torching everything in the vicinity for {{DamageText|8d6|Fire}} damage.
| class learns at level 10 = Bard:via [[Magical Secrets]]
| granted by feats =
On a successful [[Saving Throw]], targets still take half damage.
| granted by items = Incandescent Staff:Long Rest, Markoheshkir:Short Rest
| action type = action
| summary = This spell allows spellcasters to unleash a streak of fire from their hands that ignites into a large explosion at a chosen point within range.
| description = Shoot a bright flame from your fingers that explodes upon contact, torching everything in the vicinity for {{DamageText|8d6|Fire}} damage.
| cost = action, spell3
| damage = 8d6
| damage = 8d6
| damage type = Fire
| damage type = Fire
| damage save = Dexterity
| save = DEX
| damage save effect = half
| on save = Targets still take half damage.
| range = ranged
| range = ranged
| range m = 18
| range m = 18
| range ft = 60
| range ft = 60
| aoe = radius
| aoe = radius
| aoe m = 6
| aoe m = 4
| aoe ft = 20
| aoe ft = 13
| higher levels = When the spell is cast using a 4th level slot or higher, damage increases by {{DamageText|1d6|Fire}} for each spell slot level above 3rd.
| higher levels = When the spell is cast using a 4th level slot or higher, damage increases by {{DamageText|1d6|Fire}} for each spell slot level above 3rd.
| notes =
| notes = The incantation for Fireball is '''Ardē''', the Latin command "burn/blaze!"
| video = Fireball-showcase.mp4
}}
}}
== External links ==
* {{FRWiki|Fireball|long}}
== In Game Demonstration ==
[[Category:Sources of Fire damage]]
[[File:fireball-animation.webm|350px|thumb|left|Casting the Fireball Spell]]
Fireball is a level 3 evocation spell. This spell allows spellcasters to unleash a streak of fire from their hands that ignites into a large explosion at a chosen point within range.
Description
Shoot a bright flame from your fingers that explodes upon contact, torching everything in the vicinity for 8d6Fire damage.
Fire for each spell slot level above 3rd.
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Level 3 Spell Slot
Range: 18 m / 60 ft
AoE: 4 m / 13 ft (Radius)
Incandescent Staff (
Recharge: Long rest)
Markoheshkir (
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