Flame Strike

Level 5 priest spell · Invocation/Evocation

A column of fire 5 ft. wide and 30 ft. tall roars down for 6d8; save for half.

Situation: Attack

Staple — most priests who can cast it prepare it.

Sphere
Combat
Range
60 yds.
Components
V, S, M
Casting time
8
Duration
Instantaneous
Area of effect
5 ft. radius x 30 ft. column
Saving throw
½

When the priest evokes a flame strike spell, a vertical column of fire roars downward in the location called for by the caster. Any creatures within the area of effect must roll a saving throw vs. spell. Failure means the creature sustains 6d8 points of damage; otherwise, the damage is halved.

The material component of this spell is a pinch of sulphur.

Notes: Common for priests (PHB).

Sources

  • Player's Handbook page 282
  • Priest's Spell Compendium
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