In this post, we will talk about the “Witch bolt”, a spell that is highly useful and interesting in the world of D&D.
The casting time for this spell is one action, and it can take up to one minute to work within a 30 foot range. You can use this spell on sorcerer, warlocks, and wizards classes.
1st level evocation
Casting Time: 1 action
Range: 30 feet
Components: V, S, M
Classes: Sorcerer, Warlock & Wizard
Material: A twig from that has been struck by lightning
Duration: Concentration, up to 1 minute
A beam of crackling, blue energy lances out toward a creature within range, forming a sustained arc of lightning between you and the target.
Make a ranged spell attack against that creature. On a hit, the target takes 1d12 lightning damage, and on each of your turns for the duration, you can use your action to deal 1d12 lightning damage to the target automatically.
The spell ends if you use your action to do anything else. The spell also ends if the target is ever outside the spell’s range or if it has total cover from you.
At Higher Level: When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 2nd level or higher, the initial damage increase by 1d12 for each slot level above 1st.
Frequently Asked Question of Witch Bolt
Witch Bolt is an interesting spell, but people usually ask a few questions about it. Here are the answers;
1. Who Can Cast Witch Bolt?
The spell Witch Bolt is available on the spell lists of the Sorcerer, Warlock, and Wizard classes, and these classes can take the spell at 1st level.
2. What Does Witch Bolt Do In DND 5e?
A crackling, blue beam of energy lances out toward a creature within range, forming a sustained arc of lightning between you and the target. Use a ranged spell to attack the target.
3. Does Witch Bolt Use A Spell Slot Every Time?
No.
The spell is cast only one time, and the additional bolts occur on subsequent turns as a result of its effect.
The additional ‘castings’ of Witch Bolt do not count as additional casts of the spell. The duration of Witch Bolt is one minute.
4. Can You Move Witch Bolt?
Yes, this means that I can carry out the spell as a powerful spell by using it in a higher slot as well, but as I mentioned earlier, this depends on the spell.
It is also important to keep in mind that if you cast Witch Bolt from a higher level spell slot, the bonus damage will only be applied to the first hit.
5. What Level Do You Get Witch Bolt 5e?
“Witch Bolt” is a first-level evocation spell, and it is part of the “Evocation” school.
6. How Long Does It Take To Cast Witch Bolt?
The casting time for a witch bolt spell is one action, and it takes up to one minute for a target range of 30 feet.
7. Which Material Do You Use In Witch Bolt?
The material for witch bolts is a twig from a tree that has been struck by lightning, which is then used to make the bolt.
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