Sorcerous Burst
Evocation Cantrip
System Reference Document 5.2 (D&D 2024) · Content reviewed 2026-07-11
Sorcerous Burst is an evocation cantrip spell in D&D 5e (2024). You cast sorcerous energy at one creature or object within range. Make a ranged spell attack against the target. On a hit, the target takes 1d8 damage of a type you choose: Acid, Cold, Fire, Lightning, Poison, Psychic, or Thunder. If you roll an 8 on a…
- Casting Time
- 1 action
- Range
- 120 feet
- Duration
- Instantaneous
- Classes
- Sorcerer
You cast sorcerous energy at one creature or object within range. Make a ranged spell attack against the target. On a hit, the target takes 1d8 damage of a type you choose: Acid, Cold, Fire, Lightning, Poison, Psychic, or Thunder. If you roll an 8 on a d8 for this spell, you can roll another d8, and add it to the damage. When you cast this spell, the maximum number of these d8s you can add to the spell's damage equals your spellcasting ability modifier.
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 Sorcerous Burst?
Sorcerous Burst is a cantrip (level 0) from the Evocation school in the 2024 D&D rules.
What is the casting time of Sorcerous Burst?
Sorcerous Burst has a casting time of 1 action, with a range of 120 feet.
Does Sorcerous Burst require concentration?
No. Sorcerous Burst does not require concentration.
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