Flame Tongue

Rare Weapons (requires attunement)

System Reference Document 5.2 (D&D 2024) · Content reviewed 2026-07-11

Flame Tongue: Rare Weapons (requires attunement). Weapon (Any Melee Weapon) While holding this magic weapon, you can take a Bonus Action and use a command word to cause flames to engulf the damage-dealing part of the weapon. These flames shed Bright Light in a 40-foot radius and Dim Light for an additional 40 feet…

Rarity
Rare
Type
Weapons
Attunement
Required

Weapon (Any Melee Weapon)

While holding this magic weapon, you can take a Bonus Action and use a command word to cause flames to engulf the damage-dealing part of the weapon. These flames shed Bright Light in a 40-foot radius and Dim Light for an additional 40 feet. While the weapon is ablaze, it deals an extra 2d6 Fire damage on a hit. The flames last until you take a Bonus Action to issue the command again or until you drop, stow, or sheathe the weapon.

Common questions

Does Flame Tongue require attunement?

Yes. Flame Tongue requires attunement.

How rare is Flame Tongue?

Flame Tongue is a rare weapon in the 2024 D&D rules.

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