Cone of Cold
5th-level Evocation
System Reference Document 5.2 (D&D 2024) · Content reviewed 2026-07-11
Cone of Cold is a 5th-level evocation spell in D&D 5e (2024). You unleash a blast of cold air. Each creature in a 60-foot Cone originating from you makes a Constitution saving throw, taking 8d8 Cold damage on a failed save or half as much damage on a successful one. A creature killed by this spell becomes a frozen…
- Casting Time
- 1 action
- Range
- Self
- Components
- V, S, M (a small crystal or glass cone)
- Duration
- Instantaneous
- Damage Type
- Cold
- Classes
- Druid, Sorcerer, Wizard
You unleash a blast of cold air. Each creature in a 60-foot Cone originating from you makes a Constitution saving throw, taking 8d8 Cold damage on a failed save or half as much damage on a successful one. A creature killed by this spell becomes a frozen statue until it thaws.
Using a higher-level spell slot
The damage increases by 1d8 for each spell slot level above 5.
Common questions
What level is Cone of Cold?
Cone of Cold is a 5th-level evocation spell in the 2024 D&D rules.
What is the casting time of Cone of Cold?
Cone of Cold has a casting time of 1 action, with a range of Self.
Does Cone of Cold require concentration?
No. Cone of Cold does not require concentration.