Melf's Acid Arrow

• Level: Level 2
• School: Evocation
• Casting Time: 1 action
• Range: 90 feet
• Components: V, S, M (powdered rhubarb leaf)
• Duration: Instantaneous

A shimmering green arrow streaks toward a target within range and bursts in a spray of acid. Make a ranged spell attack against the target. On a hit, the target takes 4d4 Acid damage and 2d4 Acid damage at the end of its next turn. On a miss, the arrow splashes the target with acid for half as much of the initial damage only.

At Higher Levels

Using a Higher-Level Spell Slot

The damage (both initial and later) increases by 4d4;2d4 for each spell slot level above 2.

• Classes: Wizard

• Subclasses: Artificer (Alchemist), Bard (College of Lore), Fighter (Eldritch Knight), Rogue (Arcane Trickster), Wizard (Evoker), Druid (Circle of the Land)