Flame Tongue

Weapon (Any Melee Weapon) · Rare · Requires Attunement · D&D 5e (SRD)

2024 rules (SRD 5.2.1)

Flame Tongue

Weapon (Any Melee Weapon) · Rare · Requires Attunement

While holding this magic weapon, you can take a Bonus Action and use a command word to cause flames to engulf the damage-dealing part of the weapon. These flames shed Bright Light in a 40- foot radius and Dim Light for an additional 40 feet. While the weapon is ablaze, it deals an extra 2d6 Fire damage on a hit. The flames last until you take a Bonus Action to issue the command again or until you drop, stow, or sheathe the weapon.

2014 rules (SRD 5.1)

Flame Tongue

Weapon (any sword) · Rare · Requires Attunement

You can use a bonus action to speak this magic sword's command word, causing flames to erupt from the blade. These flames shed bright light in a 40-foot radius and dim light for an additional 40 feet. While the sword is ablaze, it deals an extra 2d6 fire damage to any target it hits. The flames last until you use a bonus action to speak the command word again or until you drop or sheathe the sword.