Hail of Thorns

Level 1 Conjuration spell available to Ranger. It allows the spellcaster to make a ranged attack that creates a Piercing damage explosion and also deals normal weapon damage.

Spell description: Shoot a volley of exploding thorns. The thorns deal Weapon Damage Slashing Damage to the target and shatter, dealing an additional 1d10 Piercing Damage to the target and surrounding creatures.

Spell properties

  • Damage: 1d10 Piercing + Normal weapon damage
  • Damage type: Piercing
  • Range: 18m (60ft)
  • Area: 2m (7ft) radius
  • Save: DEX save
  • Attack type: Range
  • Cost: Action + Bonus Action + Spell Slot
  • Recharge: Per turn

Spell upcasting

The extra AoE damage increases by 1d10 Piercing for each spell level above the 1st.

How to obtain [Spell Name]

  • Ranger at Class level 1
  • Source item: Gloves of Hail of Thorns

HAIL OF THORNS

Level 1 Conjuration Spell
Damage: Piercing + Weapon damage
1d10 Piercing

Shoot a volley of exploding thorns. The thorns deal Weapon Damage Slashing Damage to the target and shatter, dealing an additional 1d10 Piercing Damage to the target and surrounding creatures.

On save: Targets still take half damage from the explosion. ON MISS: Thorns still explode.

Range: 18m (60ft) Save: DEX save

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Hail of thorns BG3 spell

Spell properties

Level
Level 1
School
Conjuration
Casting resource
Action + Bonus Action + Spell Slot
Damage type
Piercing
Range
18m (60ft)
Duration
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