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  "area_of_effect": {
    "size": 100,
    "type": "line"
  },
  "casting_time": "1 action",
  "classes": [
    {
      "index": "sorcerer",
      "name": "Sorcerer",
      "url": "/api/2014/classes/sorcerer"
    },
    {
      "index": "wizard",
      "name": "Wizard",
      "url": "/api/2014/classes/wizard"
    }
  ],
  "components": [
    "V",
    "S",
    "M"
  ],
  "concentration": false,
  "damage": {
    "damage_at_slot_level": {
      "3": "8d6",
      "4": "9d6",
      "5": "10d6",
      "6": "11d6",
      "7": "12d6",
      "8": "13d6",
      "9": "14d6"
    },
    "damage_type": {
      "index": "lightning",
      "name": "Lightning",
      "url": "/api/2014/damage-types/lightning"
    }
  },
  "dc": {
    "dc_success": "half",
    "dc_type": {
      "index": "dex",
      "name": "DEX",
      "url": "/api/2014/ability-scores/dex"
    }
  },
  "desc": [
    "A stroke of lightning forming a line 100 feet long and 5 feet wide blasts out from you in a direction you choose. Each creature in the line must make a dexterity saving throw. A creature takes 8d6 lightning damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.",
    "The lightning ignites flammable objects in the area that aren't being worn or carried."
  ],
  "duration": "Instantaneous",
  "higher_level": [
    "When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 4th level or higher, the damage increases by 1d6 for each slot level above 3rd."
  ],
  "index": "lightning-bolt",
  "level": 3,
  "material": "A bit of fur and a rod of amber, crystal, or glass.",
  "name": "Lightning Bolt",
  "range": "Self",
  "ritual": false,
  "school": {
    "index": "evocation",
    "name": "Evocation",
    "url": "/api/2014/magic-schools/evocation"
  },
  "subclasses": [
    {
      "index": "lore",
      "name": "Lore",
      "url": "/api/2014/subclasses/lore"
    },
    {
      "index": "land",
      "name": "Land",
      "url": "/api/2014/subclasses/land"
    }
  ],
  "updated_at": "2026-04-01T20:35:39.217Z",
  "url": "/api/2014/spells/lightning-bolt"
}