Flame Strike
5th-level Evocation
System Reference Document 5.2 (D&D 2024) · Content reviewed 2026-07-11
Flame Strike is a 5th-level evocation spell in D&D 5e (2024). A vertical column of brilliant fire roars down from above. Each creature in a 10-foot-radius, 40-foot-high Cylinder centered on a point within range makes a Dexterity saving throw, taking 5d6 Fire damage and 5d6 Radiant damage on a failed save or half as…
- Casting Time
- 1 action
- Range
- 60 feet
- Components
- V, S, M (a pinch of sulfur)
- Duration
- Instantaneous
- Damage Type
- Fire
- Classes
- Cleric
A vertical column of brilliant fire roars down from above. Each creature in a 10-foot-radius, 40-foot-high Cylinder centered on a point within range makes a Dexterity saving throw, taking 5d6 Fire damage and 5d6 Radiant damage on a failed save or half as much damage on a successful one.
Using a higher-level spell slot
The Fire damage and the Radiant damage increase by 1d6 for each spell slot level above 5.
Common questions
What level is Flame Strike?
Flame Strike is a 5th-level evocation spell in the 2024 D&D rules.
What is the casting time of Flame Strike?
Flame Strike has a casting time of 1 action, with a range of 60 feet.
Does Flame Strike require concentration?
No. Flame Strike does not require concentration.