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.

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