Shocking Bolt

Evocation Cantrip
Casting Time: 1 action
Range: 60 feet
Components: V, S
Duration: Instantaneous
You create a small bolt of lightning and fire it at a creature you can see within range. Make a ranged spell attack against a creature you can see within range. On a hit, this spell deals 1d8 Lightning damage. If you roll a critical hit with this spell, instead of the normal effects of a critical hit, you may cause this spell to branch to a second creature within 15 feet, repeating the damage against that target.
At Higher Levels: This spell creates additional lightning bolts at higher levels, two at level 5, three at 11, and four at 17. You can fire these lightning bolts at one target or multiple. Make a separate spell attack for each attack.
Spell Lists. Druid, Sorcerer, Warlock, Wizard