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.