Ray of Frost

​Evocation, Cantrip

Casting Time: 1 Action
Range: 60 feet
Components: V, S
Duration: Instantaneous
Spell Lists: Artificer, Sorcerer, Wizard


A frigid beam of blue-white light streaks toward a creature within range. Make a ranged spell attack against the target. On a hit, it takes 1d8 Cold damage, and its Speed is reduced by 10 feet until the start of your next turn.

Cantrip Upgrade: The spell’s damage increases by 1d8 when you reach 5th level (2d8), 11th level (3d8), and 17th level (4d8).

Source: PHB'24, page 311. Available in the SRD 5.2.1 and the Basic Rules (2024).