Hellish Rebuke

1st-level evocation · D&D 5e (SRD)

2024 rules (SRD 5.2.1)

Casting Time: 1 reaction, which you take in response to taking damage from a creature that you can see within 60 feet of yourself
Range: 60 feet
Components: V, S
Duration: Instantaneous

The creature that damaged you is momentarily surrounded by green flames. It makes a Dexterity saving throw, taking Fire damage on a failed save or half as much damage on a successful one.

Using a Higher-Level Spell Slot

The damage increases by for each spell slot level above 1.

2014 rules (SRD 5.1)

Casting Time: 1 reaction, which you take in response to being damaged by a creature within 60 feet of you that you can see
Range: 60 feet
Components: V, S
Duration: Instantaneous

You point your finger, and the creature that damaged you is momentarily surrounded by hellish flames. The creature must make a Dexterity saving throw. It takes fire 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 2nd level or higher, the damage increases by for each slot level above 1st.