Damage

Hey, new caster buddy, Acid Arrow is a classic 2nd-level single-target blaster that's been around since AD&D, but in 5e it's solidly mediocre—think 'situational...

Hey new caster, Acid Splash is a cantrip that lets you hurl acid at one creature or two within 5 feet of each other within 60 feet, dealing 1d6 acid damage (sca...

Hey, new caster friend—Arcane Sword is a 7th-level evocation spell that's tempting on paper but a trap in practice for most tables. You summon a floating force...

Listen up, first-time Wizard builder: Evard's Black Tentacles is a 4th-level conjuration spell that's been around since 1e, but in 5e it's solidly Situational -...

> Quick Answer: Situational - Excellent for clerics dividing clustered enemies in medium encounters, forcing DEX saves for 6d10 slashing (avg 33 damage) while p...

Listen up, first-time caster buddy—Blight is a solid but niche 4th-level necromancy single-target zapper that dumps 8d8 necrotic damage (average 36, max 64) on...

Hey, new Paladin player—Branding Smite is a Situational 2nd-level evocation spell that's niche but shines in the right spotlight. As a 15+ year vet who's optimi...

> Quick Answer: Situational - Pick it for level 1-3 Wizards/Sorcs blasting clumped foes in 5ft-wide hallways (avg 10.5 fire dmg, half on DEX save), but dump it...

Call Lightning is a 3rd-level conjuration spell that creates a 60-foot-radius, 10-foot-tall storm cylinder 100 feet above you, from which you can call down 3d10...

Chain Lightning is a classic 6th-level evocation spell that lets you zap a primary target within 150 feet with a lightning bolt dealing 10d8 (average 45) lightn...

Listen up, new caster: Chill Touch is a level 0 Necromancy cantrip that's been around since 5e's launch, and after 15+ years slinging spells, I call it Situatio...

Hey, new caster friend – Circle of Death. I've cast this more times than I can count across 15 years of tables, and my verdict is clear: it's situational at bes...