Scorching Ray

2nd-level evocation · D&D 5e (SRD)

2024 rules (SRD 5.2.1)

Casting Time: 1 action
Range: 120 feet
Components: V, S
Duration: Instantaneous

You hurl three fiery rays. You can hurl them at one target within range or at several. Make a ranged spell attack for each ray. On a hit, the target takes Fire damage.

Using a Higher-Level Spell Slot

You create one additional ray for each spell slot level above 2.

2014 rules (SRD 5.1)

Casting Time: 1 action
Range: 120 feet
Components: V, S
Duration: Instantaneous

You create three rays of fire and hurl them at targets within range. You can hurl them at one target or several.

Make a ranged spell attack for each ray. On a hit, the target takes fire damage.

At Higher Levels

When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 3rd level or higher, you create one additional ray for each slot level above 2nd.