Shocking Grasp 5e
Evocation cantrip
Shocking Grasp is a evocation cantrip in D&D 5e. Casting time: 1 action, range: Touch, duration: Instantaneous. Available to Sorcerer, Wizard.
Casting Time
1 action
Range
Touch
Duration
Instantaneous
Components
V, S
Lightning springs from your hand to deliver a shock to a creature you try to touch. Make a melee spell attack against the target. You have advantage on the attack roll if the target is wearing armor made of metal. On a hit, the target takes 1d8 lightning damage, and it can't take reactions until the start of its next turn.
The spell's damage increases by 1d8 when you reach 5th level (2d8), 11th level (3d8), and 17th level (4d8).
Spellcasting & Tactical Insights
Action Economy
Standard Action • Primary turn investment.
Concentration
No Concentration • Safe to stack with persistent effects.
School Role
Evocation: Channels raw elemental energy. Delivers explosive area-of-effect damage, healing magic, or elemental barriers.
Frequently Asked Questions
What level spell is Shocking Grasp and what school does it belong to?
Shocking Grasp is a cantrip belonging to the school of Evocation in D&D 5e.
What are the casting time, range, and duration of Shocking Grasp?
Shocking Grasp has a casting time of 1 action, range of Touch, and duration of Instantaneous.
Does Shocking Grasp require concentration or ritual casting?
No, Shocking Grasp does not require Concentration. It cannot be cast as a ritual.
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