Ray of Frost

Evocation Cantrip (Artificer, Sorcerer, Wizard)

Casting Time: Action
Range: 60 feet
Components: V, S
Duration: Instantaneous

A frigid beam of blue-white light streaks toward a creature within range. Make a ranged spell attack against the target. On a hit, it takes 1d8 Cold damage, and its

A creature has a Speed, which is the distance in feet the creature can cover when it moves on its turn. See also Climbing, Crawling, Flying, Jumping, Swimming and Combat.

Special Speeds. Some creatures have special speeds, such as a Burrow Speed, Climb Speed, Fly Speed, or Swim Speed, each of which is defined in this glossary. If you have more than one speed, choose which one to use when you move; you can switch between the speeds during your move. Whenever you switch, subtract the distance already moved from the new speed. The result determines how much farther you can move. If the result is 0 or less, you can't use the new speed during the current move. For example, if you have a Speed of 30 and a Fly Speed of 40, you could fly 10 feet, walk 10 feet, and leap into the air to fly 20 feet more.

Changes to Your Speeds. If an effect increases or d ... [more]

is reduced by 10 feet until the start of your next turn.

Cantrip Upgrade: The damage increases by 1d8 when you reach levels 5 (2d8), 11 (3d8), and 17 (4d8).

Source: Player's Handbook, p. 311