# Sorcerous Burst *cantrip, Evocation* - **Casting time:** 1 Action - **Range:** 120 feet - **Components:** V, S - **Duration:** Instantaneous You cast sorcerous energy at one creature or object within range. Make a ranged attack roll against the target. On a hit, the target takes `dice:1d8|noform|noparens|avg` (`1d8`) damage of a type you choose: Acid, Cold, Fire, Lightning, Poison, Psychic, or Thunder. If you roll an 8 on a `dice:d8|noform|noparens|avg` (`d8`) for this spell, you can roll another `dice:d8|noform|noparens|avg` (`d8`), and add it to the damage. When you cast this spell, the maximum number of these d8s you can add to the spell's damage equals your spellcasting ability modifier. **Cantrip Upgrade.** The damage increases by `dice:1d8|noform|noparens|avg` (`1d8`) when you reach levels 5 (`dice:2d8|noform|noparens|avg` (`2d8`)), 11 (`dice:3d8|noform|noparens|avg` (`3d8`)), and 17 (`dice:4d8|noform|noparens|avg` (`4d8`)). **Classes**: [Sorcerer](/Rules/Source/lists/list-spells-classes-sorcerer.md) *Source: Player's Handbook (2024) p. 318. Available in the <span title='Systems Reference Document (5.2)'>SRD</span> and the Free Rules (2024)*