Call Lightning is an conjuration spell of the 3rd level, which can be cast by only druid class. You have one action to cast the spell, which can last up to ten minutes at 120 feet range.
3rd-level conjuration
Casting Time: 1 action
Range: 120 feet
Components: V, S
Duration: Concentration, up to 10 minutes
Spell List: Druid
A storm cloud appears in the shape of a cylinder that is 10 feet tall with a 60-foot radius, centered on a point you can see 100 feet directly above you.
The spell fails if you can’t see a point in the air where the storm cloud, could appear (for example, if you are in a room that can’t accommodate the cloud).
When you cast the spell, choose a point you can see within range. A bolt of lightning flashes down from the cloud to that point.
Each creature within 5 feet of that point must make a Dexterity saving throw. A creature takes 3d10 lightning damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.
On each of your turns until the spell ends, you can use your action to call down lightning in this way again, targeting the same point or a different one.
If you are outdoors in stormy conditions when you cast this spell, the spell gives you control over the existing storm instead of creating a new one.
Under such conditions, the spell’s damage increases by 1d10.
At Higher Levels: When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 4th or higher level, the damage increases by 1d10 for each slot level above 3rd.
Frequently Asked Question of Call Lightning
There is no doubt that Call Lightning is a very amazing spell, but many people are confused by it, and so they ask some questions. Here are the answers to those questions;
1. What Is The Range of Call Lightning?
The effective range of call lightning is 120 feet, this is a good range for spell.
2. How Much Damage Does Call Lightning Do?
Each creature within 5 feet of that point must make a Dexterity saving throw. A creature takes 3d10 lightning damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.
3. Can Call Lightning Hit Multiple Targets?
In the case of Call Lightning, the point may be positioned at the intersection of grid spaces, thereby affecting up to 4 adjacent targets/spaces.
4. Can Druid Use Call Lightning 5e?
Yes.
As per spell description, druid can use call lightning through the spellcasting.
5. How Do You Use Higher Level of Call Lightning?
You can use higher level of call lightning, when you cast this spell using a spell slot of 4th or higher level, the damage increases by 1d10 for each slot level above 3rd.
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