Jan 19, 2016 by [ "James R. Miller" ]
Categories: rpgs Tags: dnd 5e cantrips spells

Firebolt: 5E Cantrips

Fire bolt is my go-to Wizard cantrip. Read on for why.

Source

• Page 242 Player’s Handbook
• Page 90 Basic Rules v3.4

Classes that may use it

• Sorcerer
• Wizard

Why is it good?

It’s good because its base damage is 1d10 instead of 1d8 like Ray of Frost and the other damage cantrips that are 1d8 + something. Fire Bolt is 1d10 + nothing other than things might catch on fire. Many times, that extra 2 points of possible damage outweighs the extra effect tacked onto such spells like Ray of Frost.

Additional d10s are added on at levels 5, 11, and 17 making the cantrip stay useful throughout the wizard’s adventuring life.

It’s my favorite direct damage cantrip outside of Eldritch Blast.