Burning Hands — D&D 5e Spell (1st-level)

Q: What level spell is Burning Hands?

Burning Hands is a 1st-level evocation.

Q: What are Burning Hands's casting time and range?

Burning Hands has a casting time of 1 action and a range of Self, lasting instantaneous.

Q: Which classes can cast Burning Hands?

Burning Hands is on the spell list for the Sorcerer, Wizard.

Level1st-level · Evocation

Casting Time1 action

RangeSelf

ComponentsV, S

DurationInstantaneous

ClassesSorcerer, Wizard

Description

As you hold your hands with thumbs touching and fingers spread, a thin sheet of flames shoots forth from your outstretched fingertips. Each creature in a 15-foot cone must make a dexterity saving throw. A creature takes 3d6 fire damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.

The fire ignites any flammable objects in the area that aren't being worn or carried.

At Higher Levels

When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 2nd level or higher, the damage increases by 1d6 for each slot level above 1st.

Casting Burning Hands

Burning Hands is a 1st-level evocation with a casting time of 1 action and a range of Self. It doesn't need concentration, so it stacks with your other buffs.

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