Acid Splash
Evocation Cantrip
System Reference Document 5.2 (D&D 2024) · Content reviewed 2026-07-11
Acid Splash is an evocation cantrip spell in D&D 5e (2024). You create an acidic bubble at a point within range, where it explodes in a 5-foot-radius Sphere. Each creature in that Sphere must succeed on a Dexterity saving throw or take 1d6 Acid damage.
- Casting Time
- 1 action
- Range
- 60 feet
- Components
- V, S
- Duration
- Instantaneous
- Damage Type
- Acid
- Classes
- Sorcerer, Wizard
You create an acidic bubble at a point within range, where it explodes in a 5-foot-radius Sphere. Each creature in that Sphere must succeed on a Dexterity saving throw or take 1d6 Acid damage.
Using a higher-level spell slot
The damage increases by 1d6 when you reach levels 5 (2d6), 11 (3d6), and 17 (4d6).
Common questions
What level is Acid Splash?
Acid Splash is a cantrip (level 0) from the Evocation school in the 2024 D&D rules.
What is the casting time of Acid Splash?
Acid Splash has a casting time of 1 action, with a range of 60 feet.
Does Acid Splash require concentration?
No. Acid Splash does not require concentration.
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