# Acid Arrow *(Melf's Acid Arrow)* > [!info] Spell Details > | | | > |---|---| > | **Level** | 2nd | > | **School** | [[Evocation]] | > | **Casting Time** | 1 Action | > | **Range** | 90 feet | > | **Components** | V, S, M *(powdered rhubarb leaf and an adder's stomach)* | > | **Duration** | Instantaneous | > | **Classes** | Wizard | --- ## Description A shimmering green arrow streaks toward a target within range and bursts in a spray of acid. Make a ranged spell attack against the target. On a hit, the target takes **4d4 acid damage** immediately and **2d4 acid damage** at the end of its next turn. On a miss, the arrow splashes the target with acid for half the initial damage and no damage at the end of its next turn. --- ## At Higher Levels When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 3rd level or higher, the damage (both initial and later) increases by **1d4** for each slot level above 2nd.