Lightning Bolt


3rd-Level Evocation Spell (Sorcerer, Wizard)

Casting Time: Action
Range: Self (100-foot )
Components: V, S, M (a bit of fur and a crystal rod)
Duration: Instantaneous

A stroke of lightning forming a 100-foot-long, 5-foot-wide blasts out from you in a direction you choose. Each creature in the makes a Dexterity saving throw, taking 8d6 Lightning damage on a failed save or half as much damage on a successful one.

At Higher Levels: The damage increases by 1d6 for each spell slot level above 3.


Source: Player's Handbook, p. 292