Shocking Grasp
Evocation Cantrip
System Reference Document 5.2 (D&D 2024) · Content reviewed 2026-07-11
Shocking Grasp is an evocation cantrip spell in D&D 5e (2024). Lightning springs from you to a creature that you try to touch. Make a melee spell attack against the target. On a hit, the target takes 1d8 Lightning damage, and it can't make Opportunity Attacks until the start of its next turn.
- Casting Time
- 1 action
- Range
- Touch
- Components
- V, S
- Duration
- Instantaneous
- Damage Type
- Lightning
- Classes
- Sorcerer, Wizard
Lightning springs from you to a creature that you try to touch. Make a melee spell attack against the target. On a hit, the target takes 1d8 Lightning damage, and it can't make Opportunity Attacks until the start of its next turn.
Using a higher-level spell slot
The damage increases by 1d8 when you reach levels 5 (2d8), 11 (3d8), and 17 (4d8).
Common questions
What level is Shocking Grasp?
Shocking Grasp is a cantrip (level 0) from the Evocation school in the 2024 D&D rules.
What is the casting time of Shocking Grasp?
Shocking Grasp has a casting time of 1 action, with a range of Touch.
Does Shocking Grasp require concentration?
No. Shocking Grasp does not require concentration.
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