It was a 5th-level spell for clerics, as well as for the Sun and War domains, but a 4th-level spell for druids.įlame strike returned in the Player's Handbook (4e) (2008), as a level 9 daily prayer for clerics.įlame strike returned in the Player's Handbook (5e) (2014), as a 5th-level evocation spell for clerics. In both books it was a evocation spell with the fire descriptor, available to clerics and druids, as well as being a domain spell for the Sun and War domains. The Priest's Spell Compendium Volume One (1999) designated flame strike a common spell.įlame strike returned in the Player's Handbook (3.0) (2000) and Player's Handbook (3.5) (2003). It was part of the Combat sphere for priests. Some monsters may only be vulnerable to radiant damage but still that's very situation specific.Flame strike first appeared in the Players Handbook (1e) (1978), as a 5th-level evocation spell for clerics.įlame strike returned in the Player's Handbook (2e) (1989), as a 5th-level evocation spell for priests. Is radiant damage that useful? So far in combat, we haven't had any situations needing radiant damage to gain advantage. Why would flame strike be classified as a 5th level spell and fireball a 3rd level spell? Is it just because of the radiant damage it provides? Am I missing something?Ĭonsidering radiant damage.
My question is with a 5th level spell slot, under usual combat conditions, why would I cast Flame strike over Fireball? I'd rather cast fireball at the 5th level slot, adding 2d6 of fire damage. Damage wise, they have a total of 8d6 of damage. Flame Strike Level 5th Casting Time 1 Action Range/Area 60 ft (10 ft ) Components V, S, M Duration Instantaneous School Evocation Attack/Save DEX Save Damage/Effect Fire (.) A vertical column of divine fire roars down from the heavens in a location you specify. Besides the difference in AOE and range (fireball has farther range). In 1369 DR, the staff of flamestrike was in Faeril's possession when she ventured. Faeril's staff possessed the ability to blast a target with divine fire as if stricken by a flame strike spell. Flame strike is really only on the cleric spell list, and it's a sub-par AoE blasting spell, because clerics aren't meant to be heavy damage dealers. It's obviously lackluster compared to fireball, but that ties into how 5e handles class design. The Staff of flamestrike appeared to be a simple quarterstaff carved using birch wood. I don't think flame strike is really a problem as is. I was hoping the latter to be more powerful/effective. The staff of flamestrike was an enchanted quarterstaff that belonged to a half-elf adventurer Faeril circa 1369 DR. I am comparing a default 3rd level spell vs 5th level spell. Flame Strike, 5th, Evocation Cleric (Light Domain, War Domain), Druid (Circle. No extra: ignites flammable objects (Not specified) Radiant damage is one of thirteen damage types in Dungeons & Dragons 5e. Damage: 4d6 fire damage + 4d6 radiant damage = 8d6
A vertical column of fire was called down by the caster on the exact spot. extra effect: ignites flammable objects Flame strike was an evocation spell that blasted a target with divine fire. So I was looking at Fireball and Flame strike having the following:
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