Shocking GraspCantrip Evocation
An evocation cantrip for sorcerers and wizards. 1d8 lightning damage.
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Shocking Grasp
Cantrip Evocation
Shocking Grasp
Components: V, S
Lightning springs from your hand to deliver a shock to a creature you try to touch. Make a melee spell attack against the target. You have advantage on the attack roll if the target is wearing armor made of metal. On a hit, the target takes 1d8 lightning damage, and it can't take reactions until the start of its next turn.
The spell's damage increases by 1d8 when you reach 5th level (2d8), 11th level (3d8), and 17th level (4d8).
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What level spell is Shocking Grasp in 5e?
Shocking Grasp is an evocation cantrip, so it costs no spell slot and can be cast at will.
What classes can cast Shocking Grasp?
Shocking Grasp appears on the sorcerer and wizard spell lists in the SRD. Subclasses that draw from the wizard list, such as the Arcane Trickster and Eldritch Knight, can also gain access.
How much damage does Shocking Grasp do?
1d8 lightning damage. At character level 5 it deals 2d8.
Does Shocking Grasp require concentration?
No. Shocking Grasp does not require concentration, so it runs alongside any concentration spell you already have up. Duration: instantaneous.
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