Hellish Rebuke

1st-level Evocation

System Reference Document 5.2 (D&D 2024) · Content reviewed 2026-07-11

Hellish Rebuke is a 1st-level evocation spell in D&D 5e (2024). The creature that damaged you is momentarily surrounded by green flames. It makes a Dexterity saving throw, taking 2d10 Fire damage on a failed save or half as much damage on a successful one.

Casting Time
1 reaction
Range
60 feet
Components
V, S
Duration
Instantaneous
Damage Type
Fire
Classes
Warlock

The creature that damaged you is momentarily surrounded by green flames. It makes a Dexterity saving throw, taking 2d10 Fire damage on a failed save or half as much damage on a successful one.

Using a higher-level spell slot

The damage increases by 1d10 for each spell slot level above 1.

Common questions

What level is Hellish Rebuke?

Hellish Rebuke is a 1st-level evocation spell in the 2024 D&D rules.

What is the casting time of Hellish Rebuke?

Hellish Rebuke has a casting time of 1 reaction, with a range of 60 feet.

Does Hellish Rebuke require concentration?

No. Hellish Rebuke does not require concentration.

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