Hellish Rebuke
Level 1 · Evocation
- Damage
- Save
Carried by warlock, Hellish Rebuke operates at the 1st level of the evocation school. Cast time: Reaction. Range 60 feet, components V/S, duration instantaneous. Effect: The creature that damaged you is momentarily surrounded by green flames. At higher levels: The damage increases by 1d10 for each spell slot level above 1.
Stat Block
- Level
- 1
- School
- Evocation
- Casting Time
- Reaction
- Range / Area
- 60 feet
- Components
- V, S
- Duration
- Instantaneous
- Ritual
- No
- Concentration
- No
- Classes
- Warlock
- Material
- —
Description
The creature that damaged you is momentarily surrounded by green flames. It makes a Dexterity saving throw, taking 2d10 Fire damage on a failed save or half as much damage on a successful one.
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
Evocations are the most cinematic spells. They make a sound, they make a colour, they leave a scorch mark on the wall. What lands Hellish Rebuke in Evocation is the spell focuses magical energy into a visible, immediate effect. At level 1, Hellish Rebuke is affordable in any caster's daily plan.
Class Fit
- Warlock: On a Warlock sheet, Hellish Rebuke competes with Hex (the early concentration default) and with whatever upcast pact slot the build prioritises. Hellish Rebuke reaches 60 feet, which lets the caster stay clear of the front line.
Related Spells
Frequently Asked Questions about Hellish Rebuke
- What level spell is Hellish Rebuke?
- Hellish Rebuke sits at level 1 in the Evocation school of magic, prepared by Warlock.
- How much damage does Hellish Rebuke deal?
- On a base cast, Hellish Rebuke deals 2d10 fire damage. The damage scales when upcast — see the higher-level note.
- What save does Hellish Rebuke require?
- Hellish Rebuke calls for a Dexterity save against the caster's DC. Success conditions are described in the spell text.
- What is the range of Hellish Rebuke?
- Hellish Rebuke can target a point or creature within 60 feet of the caster.
- What components and casting time does Hellish Rebuke need?
- Hellish Rebuke requires V, S. the casting time is reaction (not a standard Action).
- Can Hellish Rebuke be upcast?
- Upcasting Hellish Rebuke works as follows: The damage increases by 1d10 for each spell slot level above 1.