Burning Hands

1st-level evocation

Casting Time: 1 action
Range: Self
Components: V, S
Duration: Instantaneous

As you hold your hands with thumbs touching and fingers spread, a thin sheet of flames shoots forth from your outstretched fingertips. Each creature in a 15-foot cone must make a dexterity saving throw. A creature takes 3d6 fire damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. The fire ignites any flammable objects in the area that aren't being worn or carried.

At Higher Levels.

When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 2nd level or higher, the damage increases by 1d6 for each slot level above 1st.

Sorcerer · Wizard

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Questions

What level is Burning Hands?

Burning Hands is a 1st-level evocation spell.

Which classes can cast Burning Hands?

Sorcerer and Wizard have Burning Hands on their spell list.

Does Burning Hands need concentration?

No. Its duration is instantaneous.

What does Burning Hands do at higher levels?

When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 2nd level or higher, the damage increases by 1d6 for each slot level above 1st.