Flame Strike

5th-level evocation · D&D 5e (SRD)

2024 rules (SRD 5.2.1)

Casting Time: 1 action
Range: 60 feet
Components: V, S, M (a pinch of sulfur)
Duration: Instantaneous

A vertical column of brilliant fire roars down from above. Each creature in a 10-foot-radius, 40-foothigh Cylinder centered on a point within range makes a Dexterity saving throw, taking Fire damage and Radiant damage on a failed save or half as much damage on a successful one.

Using a Higher-Level Spell Slot

The Fire damage and the Radiant damage increase by for each spell slot level above 5.

2014 rules (SRD 5.1)

Casting Time: 1 action
Range: 60 feet
Components: V, S, M (pinch of sulfur)
Duration: Instantaneous

A vertical column of divine fire roars down from the heavens in a location you specify. Each creature in a 10-foot-radius, 40-foot-high cylinder centered on a point within range must make a Dexterity saving throw. A creature takes fire damage and radiant damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.

At Higher Levels

When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 6th level or higher, the fire damage or the radiant damage (your choice) increases by for each slot level above 5th.