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.

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