# Sorcerous Burst *cantrip, Evocation* - **Casting time:** 1 action - **Range:** 120 feet - **Components:** V, S - **Duration:** Instantaneous You cast sorcerous energy at one creature or object within range. Make a ranged attack roll against the target. On a hit, the target takes `1d8` damage of a type you choose: Acid, Cold, Fire, Lightning, Poison, Psychic, or Thunder. If you roll an 8 on a `d8` for this spell, you can roll another `d8`, and add it to the damage. When you cast this spell, the maximum number of these d8s you can add to the spell's damage equals your spellcasting ability modifier. **Cantrip Upgrade.** The damage increases by `1d8` when you reach levels 5 (`2d8`), 11 (`3d8`), and 17 (`4d8`). **Classes**: [Sorcerer](list-spells-classes-sorcerer.md) *Source: Player's Handbook (2024) p. 318. Available in the Free Rules (2024)*