Eldritch Blast
Cantrip · Evocation
- Damage
- Attack Roll
A cantrip in the evocation school, Eldritch Blast appears on the warlock list. Cast time: Action. Range 120 feet, components V/S, duration instantaneous. Effect: You hurl a beam of crackling energy.
Stat Block
- Level
- Cantrip
- School
- Evocation
- Casting Time
- Action
- Range / Area
- 120 feet
- Components
- V, S
- Duration
- Instantaneous
- Ritual
- No
- Concentration
- No
- Classes
- Warlock
- Material
- —
Description
You hurl a beam of crackling energy. Make a ranged spell attack against one creature or object in range. On a hit, the target takes 1d10 Force damage.
5e (2014) vs 2024 changes
This spell has both a 5e (2014) and 2024 Player's Handbook version. Doungim shows the current 2024 stat block above. Differences between editions typically affect components, range, or scaling — check both source books for the table.
Doungim Lore
School Fit
Eldritch Blast is Evocation by virtue of what it does — a single beam of crackling force damage, 120 feet of range, no slot cost. The school's signature is channeled magical energy, and Eldritch Blast is the Warlock's pure-energy cantrip backbone. Force damage bypasses almost every resistance in the game, which is why the cantrip outperforms its competition.
Class Fit
- Warlock: Eldritch Blast is the most-cast Warlock spell across every tier. Two beams at level 5, three at 11, four at 17 — each beam a separate attack roll, each beam 1d10 force damage. The supporting invocations (Agonizing Blast adds Charisma to each beam's damage, Repelling Blast pushes 10 feet) define how the rest of the Warlock build is constructed.
Related Spells
Frequently Asked Questions about Eldritch Blast
- What level spell is Eldritch Blast?
- In D&D 5e, Eldritch Blast is classified as a cantrip of the Evocation school. Available classes: Warlock.
- How much damage does Eldritch Blast deal?
- Eldritch Blast deals 1d10 force damage as its base effect.
- Does Eldritch Blast require a spell attack roll?
- Yes — Eldritch Blast requires a spell attack roll. The caster adds their spellcasting modifier and proficiency to d20 against the target's AC.
- What is the range of Eldritch Blast?
- The range on Eldritch Blast is 120 feet — far enough that most casters can stay clear of the front line.
- What components and casting time does Eldritch Blast need?
- The cast: Eldritch Blast requires V, S, taking the usual Action.