# Chromatic Orb
> [!info] Spell Details
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> | **Level** | 1st |
> | **School** | [[Evocation]] |
> | **Casting Time** | 1 Action |
> | **Range** | 90 feet |
> | **Components** | V, S, M *(a diamond worth at least 50 gp)* |
> | **Duration** | Instantaneous |
> | **Classes** | Sorcerer, Wizard |
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## Description
You hurl a 4-inch-diameter sphere of energy at a creature that you can see within range. You choose acid, cold, fire, lightning, poison, or thunder for the type of orb you create, and then make a ranged spell attack against the target. If the attack hits, the creature takes **3d8 damage** of the type you chose.
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## At Higher Levels
When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 2nd level or higher, the damage increases by **1d8** for each slot level above 1st.