Eldritch Blast
A beam of crackling energy streaks toward a creature within range. Make a ranged spell attack against the target. On a hit, the target takes 1d10 force damage. The spell creates more than one beam when you reach higher levels: two beams at 5th level, three beams at 11th level, and four beams at 17th level. You can direct the beams at the same target or at different ones. Make a separate attack roll for each beam.
At a Glance
Level
Cantrip
School
Evocation
Casting Time
1 action
Range
120 feet
Duration
Instantaneous
Concentration
No
How Eldritch Blast Works
| Casting Time | 1 action |
|---|---|
| Range | 120 feet |
| Components | V, S |
| Duration | Instantaneous |
Available to:
Warlock
Damage
1d10 force per beam (2 beams at 5th, 3 at 11th, 4 at 17th)
At Higher Levels
The spell creates more than one beam when you reach higher levels: two beams at 5th level, three beams at 11th level, and four beams at 17th level. You can direct the beams at the same target or at different ones. Make a separate attack roll for each beam.
Common Mistakes
Common Mistake
Forgetting each beam requires a separate attack roll - you don't roll once for all beams
Common Mistake
Not realizing you can split beams among multiple targets starting at 5th level
Common Mistake
Thinking Agonizing Blast adds damage once - it adds CHA modifier to EACH beam that hits
DM Tips
DM Tip
This is the iconic warlock spell and becomes incredibly powerful with invocations
DM Tip
Each beam can trigger concentration checks separately on the same target
Sources & Further Reading
- Eldritch Blast — D&D 5e Wikidot — Full SRD text
- Eldritch Blast — Roll20 Compendium — Structured reference
- Eldritch Blast — D&D Beyond — Official digital reference