Lightning Rod

1-level Evocation

Casting Time: 1 action

Range/Area: 60 feet

Components: V, S, M

Materials: a 5-foot copper rod worth at least 10gp

Duration: Instantaneous

You electrify the rod used to cast this spell, and send a thin streak of lightning at a target within range. The target must make a Dexterity saving throw, taking 3d8 lightning damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. If you are outdoors in stormy conditions or have taken lightning damage in the past minute when you cast this spell, the spell’s damage increases by 1d8.

At higher levels: When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 2nd or higher level, the damage increases by 1d8 for each slot level above 1st.