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Lightning Bolt Spell Guide and Effects

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Lightning Bolt is a Level 3 Spell from the School of Evocation in Baldur's Gate 3 (BG3). Read on to learn more about this spell, its effect, range, and duration, as well as the classes that can use this spell, and more!

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Spell Information
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Lightning Bolt Spell Information

Lightning Bolt Overview

Class	Spell Level
・ Wizard ・ Bard	Level 3
	School
	Evocation
Description
Call forth a blast of lightning that hits all creatures in the line of the eruption.

Lightning Bolt Effects

Range	Radius	Duration
Damage	8d6 Lightning
Condition	On Save: Targets still take half damage.
❌	30m	❌
Concentration?	Saving Throw	Cast Time
❌	DEX Save	Action

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