Ice Knife
1st-level Conjuration
System Reference Document 5.2 (D&D 2024) · Content reviewed 2026-07-11
Ice Knife is a 1st-level conjuration spell in D&D 5e (2024). You create a shard of ice and fling it at one creature within range. Make a ranged spell attack against the target. On a hit, the target takes 1d10 Piercing damage. Hit or miss, the shard then explodes. The target and each creature within 5 feet of it must…
- Casting Time
- 1 action
- Range
- 60 feet
- Components
- S, M (a drop of water or a piece of ice)
- Duration
- Instantaneous
- Damage Type
- Piercing
- Classes
- Druid, Sorcerer, Wizard
You create a shard of ice and fling it at one creature within range. Make a ranged spell attack against the target. On a hit, the target takes 1d10 Piercing damage. Hit or miss, the shard then explodes. The target and each creature within 5 feet of it must succeed on a Dexterity saving throw or take 2d6 Cold damage.
Using a higher-level spell slot
The Cold damage increases by 1d6 for each spell slot level above 1.
Common questions
What level is Ice Knife?
Ice Knife is a 1st-level conjuration spell in the 2024 D&D rules.
What is the casting time of Ice Knife?
Ice Knife has a casting time of 1 action, with a range of 60 feet.
Does Ice Knife require concentration?
No. Ice Knife does not require concentration.