Guiding Bolt
1st-level Evocation
System Reference Document 5.2 (D&D 2024) · Content reviewed 2026-07-11
Guiding Bolt is a 1st-level evocation spell in D&D 5e (2024). You hurl a bolt of light toward a creature within range. Make a ranged spell attack against the target. On a hit, it takes 4d6 Radiant damage, and the next attack roll made against it before the end of your next turn has Advantage.
- Casting Time
- 1 action
- Range
- 120 feet
- Components
- V, S
- Duration
- 1 round
- Damage Type
- Radiant
- Classes
- Cleric
You hurl a bolt of light toward a creature within range. Make a ranged spell attack against the target. On a hit, it takes 4d6 Radiant damage, and the next attack roll made against it before the end of your next turn has Advantage.
Using a higher-level spell slot
The damage increases by 1d6 for each spell slot level above 1.
Common questions
What level is Guiding Bolt?
Guiding Bolt is a 1st-level evocation spell in the 2024 D&D rules.
What is the casting time of Guiding Bolt?
Guiding Bolt has a casting time of 1 action, with a range of 120 feet.
Does Guiding Bolt require concentration?
No. Guiding Bolt does not require concentration.
Roll Guiding Bolt straight from your character sheet in The DM Screen.
Open The DM ScreenFree in your browser. No account needed to start.