# Burning Hands > [!info] Spell Details > | | | > |---|---| > | **Level** | 1st | > | **School** | [[Evocation]] | > | **Casting Time** | 1 Action | > | **Range** | Self (15-foot cone) | > | **Components** | V, S | > | **Duration** | Instantaneous | > | **Classes** | Sorcerer, Wizard | --- ## Description As you hold your hands with thumbs touching and fingers spread, a thin sheet of flames shoots forth from your outstretched fingertips. Each creature in a 15-foot cone must make a Dexterity saving throw. A creature takes **3d6 fire damage** on a failed save, or half as much on a successful one. The fire ignites any flammable objects in the area that aren't being worn or carried. --- ## At Higher Levels When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 2nd level or higher, the damage increases by **1d6** for each slot level above 1st.