Static Shock

Abjuration cantrip (Artificer,Sorcerer,Wizard)


  • Casting Time: 1 action
  • Range: 15 feet
  • Components: V, S
  • Duration: 1 round

Make a ranged spell attack against a creature within range. If the attack hits, the creature takes 1d4 lightning damage and it is charged with crackling arcane energy until the spell ends. If the target makes an attack roll before the end of its next turn, it takes force damage equal to your spellcasting ability modifier. If the attack hits, the damage the attack inflicts is reduced by an amount equal to the force damage dealt by this spell. Either way, the spell ends after the attack is resolved. At 5th level, the lightning damage from the ranged spell attack increases by 1d4, and the force damage dealt to a target who attacks equals 1d4 + your spellcasting ability modifier. Both damages increase by 1d4 at 11th and 17th level.