# Word of Radiance *cantrip, Evocation* - **Casting time:** 1 action - **Range:** - **Components:** V, a sunburst token - **Duration:** Instantaneous Burning radiance erupts from you in a 5-foot Emanation. Each creature of your choice that you can see in it must succeed on a Constitution saving throw or take `1d6` Radiant damage. **Cantrip Upgrade.** The damage increases by `1d6` when you reach levels 5 (`2d6`), 11 (`3d6`), and 17 (`4d6`). **Classes**: [Cleric](list-spells-classes-cleric.md); [Cleric](list-spells-classes-cleric.md); [Bard (College of Lore)](list-spells-classes-bard-xphb-college-of-lore-xphb.md) *Source: Player's Handbook (2024) p. 343*