In this post we are going to discuss about “shocking grasp”, it is very interesting and useful spell. The casting time of spell is 1 action and range are touch. Basically the spell can uses melee attack and target is a creature you try to touch.
Evocation Cantrip
Casting Time: 1 action
Components: V, S
Damage: 1d8
Classes: Artificer, Sorcerer, Wizard
Damage Type: Lightning
Range: Touch
Duration: Instantaneous
Spell Attack: Melee
Target: A creature you try to touch
Lightning springs from your hand to deliver a shock to a creature you try to touch. Make a melee spell attack against the target.
You have advantage on the Attack roll if the target is wearing armor made of metal.
On a hit, the target takes 1d8 lightning damage, and it can’t take Reactions until the start of its next turn.
The spell’s damage increase by 1d8 when you reach 5th level (2d8), 11th level (3d8), and 17th level (4d8).
Frequently Asked Question of Shocking grasp
Shocking grasp is a very amazing spell, but many of the time its so confusing, people ask some question about Shocking grasp, the answer is given below;
1. How Do You Get Shocking Grasp In 5e?
A creature you try to touch receives an electrical shock when you try to touch lightning. Make a melee spell Attack against the target.
You have advantage on the Attack roll if the target is wearing armor made of metal.
2. How Much Damage Does Shocking Grasp Do?
If the target is hit, it takes 1d8 lightning damage and can’t take reactions until it starts its next turn.
3. Is Shocking Grasp A Bonus Actions?
No.
Monk allows you to use the Unarmed strike bonus action after using the Attack action with either a Monk weapon or Unarmed strike. Cast a Spell is required for Shocking Grasp, which does not qualify for this skill.
4. Who Can Use Shocking Grasp?
The spell can be cast by Artificers, Sorcerers, and Wizards classes, starting at 1st level, since it’s on their spell list.
5. Is Shocking Grasp A Evocation Cantrip?
Yes.
Shocking grasp is a evocation cantrip spell, and the school of this spell is “Evocation”.
6. Where Get Find Shocking Grasp 5e?
As per spell rule, the Shocking Grasp spell can be find on sourcebook of “D&D Player’s Handbook” and whose complete details are describe in this book.