Burning Hands
1st-level Evocation
System Reference Document 5.2 (D&D 2024) · Content reviewed 2026-07-11
Burning Hands is a 1st-level evocation spell in D&D 5e (2024). A thin sheet of flames shoots forth from you. Each creature in a 15-foot Cone makes a Dexterity saving throw, taking 3d6 Fire damage on a failed save or half as much damage on a successful one. Flammable objects in the Cone that aren't being worn or…
- Casting Time
- 1 action
- Range
- Self
- Components
- V, S
- Duration
- Instantaneous
- Damage Type
- Fire
- Classes
- Sorcerer, Wizard
A thin sheet of flames shoots forth from you. Each creature in a 15-foot Cone makes a Dexterity saving throw, taking 3d6 Fire damage on a failed save or half as much damage on a successful one. Flammable objects in the Cone that aren't being worn or carried start burning.
Using a higher-level spell slot
The damage increases by 1d6 for each spell slot level above 1.
Common questions
What level is Burning Hands?
Burning Hands is a 1st-level evocation spell in the 2024 D&D rules.
What is the casting time of Burning Hands?
Burning Hands has a casting time of 1 action, with a range of Self.
Does Burning Hands require concentration?
No. Burning Hands does not require concentration.
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