Lightning Portcullis

2nd-level evocation (Sorcerer, Wizard)


  • Casting Time: 1 action
  • Range: 60 feet
  • Components: V, S, M (a copper strip)
  • Duration: Concentration, up to 10 minutes

You evoke a floating grid of lightning within an unoccupied space you can see. The grid is 5 feet deep, up to 20 feet wide, and up to 20 feet high; it lasts for the duration, and any creature attempting to pass through the grid must make a Constitution saving throw. On a failed save, a creature takes 5d6 lightning damage, and half damage on a successful save.Disadvantage is applied on attack rolls for ranged weapon attacks and ranged spell attacks that pass through the grid.The grid produces bright light out to 20 feet, and dim light for another 20 feet.

At Higher Levels. When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 3rd level or higher, the damage increases by 1d6, and both the maximum width and height increase by 5 feet for each slot level above 2nd.