Are you trying to choose the best spells possible for your warlock character and wondering what all the fuss is about Eldritch Blast? We’ve got you covered! Eldritch Blast is one of the most popular warlock cantrips (and overall spells) for good reason; it deals a decent amount of force damage per hit, scales as you level up, and doesn’t cost spell slots to cast. In this article, we’ll cover all the details of Eldritch Blast, including how to use it, how to maximize it, and why it’s worth using if you plan to play a warlock in D&D 5e.
Eldritch Blast: Quick Overview
Eldritch Blast is a cantrip for warlocks in D&D 5e. Casting it releases a beam of energy; you can choose a target within range and make a ranged spell attack. If you hit, the target takes 1d10 force damage. Eldritch Blast makes multiple beams at higher levels: 2 at 5th, 3 at 11th, and 4 at 17th level.
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- ↑ http://dnd5e.wikidot.com/spell:eldritch-blast
- ↑ http://dnd5e.wikidot.com/spell:eldritch-blast
- ↑ https://media.wizards.com/2018/dnd/downloads/DnD_BasicRules_2018.pdf
- ↑ https://www.caverns-and-creatures.com/5e-spells/eldritch-blast
- ↑ http://dnd5e.wikidot.com/warlock:eldritch-invocations
- ↑ https://media.wizards.com/2018/dnd/downloads/DnD_BasicRules_2018.pdf
- ↑ https://5thsrd.org/rules/feats/
- ↑ http://dnd5e.wikidot.com/spell:hex
- ↑ https://5thsrd.org/rules/feats/