Acid Splash 5e - D&D 5th Edition Spell Book

Acid Splash 5e DnD Spell
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Acid Splash 5e Spell Effects

Conjuration cantrip


Casting Time: 1 action

Range: 60 feet

Components: V, S

Duration: Instantaneous


You hurl a bubble of acid. Choose one or two creatures you can see within range. If you choose two, they must be within 5 feet of each other. A target must succeed on a Dexterity saving throw or take 1d6 acid damage.


This spell's damage increases by 1d6 when you reach 5th level (2d6), 11th level (3d6), and 17th level (4d6).


All information about Acid Splash 5e comes from the DnD Player's Handbook.

Acid Splash 5e

Classes That Can Cast Acid Splash 5e

The following classes gain access to casting Acid Splash 5e as part of their normal class spell availability:

  • Artificer
  • Sorcerer
  • Wizard


Acid Splash Spell Effectiveness

Damage 1st Level 5th Level 11th Level 17th Level
Damage Dice 1d6 2d6 3d6 4d6
Average Damage 3.5 7 10.5 14
2-Target Damage 7 14 21 28
Average Fighter DPR 11 19 30.5 41

DPR

DPR indicates damage per round, in this case, not accounting for hit chance. Note that "Average Fighter DPR" indicates a very rough calculation for what a melee character's damage per round might be before calculating in attack accuracy. This is done to present - as best as possible - an apples to apples comparison on ranged/ spell damage versus front-line character damage.


Acid Splash Usefulness

Acid Splash 5e is an area of effect damage spell. Players should use Acid Splash in the following circumstances:

  • Against enemies with low Dexterity modifiers, to maximize hit chance.
  • Against enemies who are weak to acid, to maximize damage (note that currently, there are no monsters in DnD 5e with vulnerability to acid damage).
  • From the full 60 feet range away, against enemies with no ranged attacks.
  • When there are at least 2 enemies within 5 feet of each other, to get the area of effect damage.
  • When all other damaging spell slots have already been consumed - so basically, as a last resort spell.


Acid Damage Resistances, Immunities, and Vulnerabilities

When using Acid Splash 5e, it's worth knowing ahead of time that in the DnD Monster Manual, there are 15 monsters with acid damage immunity, 18 monsters with acid damage resistance, and 0 monsters with acid damage vulnerability.


Basically, you should expect to occasionally battle enemies who take far less (or no damage at all) from acid splash. You will also never run across pre-built enemies who are weak to acid damage unless your dungeon master specifically creates such enemies, custom for your gaming group.

Combine Acid Splash with the Following Spells

Most spells in DnD 5e work even better in combination with other spells, effects, feats, and so on. Try combining Acid Splash 5e with some of these other effects.

  • Haste 5e: in addition to many other spell benefits, haste grants its target an additional action on each of its turns. Use this extra action to cast a second Acid Splash.


Acid Splash 5e Counters

Most every spell in D&D 5e has some kind of counter to watch out for. When using Acid Splash 5e, be wary of the following spells, effects, and situations.

  • Silence 5e: any spell that requires a verbal component to cast (such as Acid Splash) may not be used when the silence spell is in effect upon or around the caster.

Acid Splash-Type Spells in Eternity TTRPG

The Eternity TTRPG Game System was created from the inspiration of D&D and the Final Fantasy series. Many people who love D&D aren't necessarily looking for a new TTRPG altogether, but if you enjoy exploring new systems, Eternity TTRPG offers the option for multiple game masters, and has highly tactical combat.


Additionally, here's an example of an Acid Splash-type spell in the Eternity TTRPG Game System.

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Pyromancer - Core Class Spell

Pyro Storm (Magic): up to 3 enemies in 4Range, -9Faith vs. Will, deals 1damage (deals 2damage to cryomancers). “Pyro Storm” cannot Double-Hit or give a Block.

Even if this Spell misses, you also gain

1 stack of “Inferno,” which gives you a chance to deal an additional 1damage with

certain pyromancer Spells. Stacks are not consumed when used, and you can gain up to 2 stacks. When casting “Pyro Storm,” roll d20. If you roll in the following values – based on your number of “Inferno” stacks – if your attack hits, you instead deal 2damage:

1 stack of “Inferno”: 19-20. 2 stacks of

“Inferno”: 17-20.

  • (Flames of the Abyss) -2Faith vs. Will.
  • (Magic of the Silver Lands) 8Range. You also have 8Range when casting this Spell, for Battle Duration.
  • (Elemental Fire) Every turn, Instantly cast this Spell with -12Faith vs. Will. Instantly casting “Pyro Storm” in this way does not give you an additional stack of “Inferno.” This Critical effect cannot Double-Hit or give a Block. 


Pyro Storm is probably the closest spell in similarity to Acid Splash 5e, from Eternity TTRPG. It's an area of effect attack with relatively low hit chance (which equates to the low damage from Acid Splash in 5e). However, being area of effect, it certainly has its uses and strong points, especially when used as a Critical.


Curious to learn more? Check out the Eternity TTRPG Core Game PDF!

Pyromancer - Core Class Spell

Pyro Storm (Magic): up to 3 enemies in 4Range, -9Faith vs. Will, deals 1damage (deals 2damage to cryomancers). “Pyro Storm” cannot Double-Hit or give a Block.

Even if this Spell misses, you also gain 1 stack of “Inferno,” which gives you a chance to deal an additional 1damage with

certain pyromancer Spells. Stacks are not consumed when used, and you can gain up to 2 stacks. When casting “Pyro Storm,” roll d20. If you roll in the following values – based on your number of “Inferno” stacks – if your attack hits, you instead deal 2damage:

1 stack of “Inferno”: 19-20. 2 stacks of “Inferno”: 17-20.

  • (Flames of the Abyss) -2Faith vs. Will.
  • (Magic of the Silver Lands) 8Range. You also have 8Range when casting this Spell, for Battle Duration.
  • (Elemental Fire) Every turn, Instantly cast this Spell with -12Faith vs. Will. Instantly casting “Pyro Storm” in this way does not give you an additional stack of “Inferno.” This Critical effect cannot Double-Hit or give a Block. 


Pyro Storm is probably the closest spell in similarity to Acid Splash 5e, from Eternity TTRPG. It's an area of effect attack with relatively low hit chance (which equates to the low damage from Acid Splash in 5e). However, being area of effect, it certainly has its uses and strong points, especially when used as a Critical.


Curious to learn more? Check out the Eternity TTRPG Core Game PDF!

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D&D Heads to Magic: The Gathering's Lorwyn-Shadowmoor

By Jacob Tegtman • October 7, 2025
Transcribed content from our recent YouTube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VE2fUonKzl8 Transcription Dungeons & Dragons is officially crossing over with Magic: The Gathering’s Lorwyn-Shadowmoor! This fairytale world of eternal sunlight and creeping twilight is joining the Forgotten Realms through a brand-new digital-exclusive expansion. Welcome back to Eternity TTRPG—your go-to source for all things Dungeons & Dragons! So, what’s this mysterious realm and why is it part of the new 5.5 Edition rollout? And—should you actually spend fifteen bucks on it? Let’s dive in. Wizards of the Coast is making a bold move with Lorwyn: First Light—a brand-new digital-only supplement coming to D&D Beyond on November 18th . According to both Bell of Lost Souls and D&D Beyond’s official announcement, it’s part of the new Forgotten Realms bundle—which includes The Player’s Guide, Adventures in Faerûn, and three exclusive add-ons: Astarion’s Book of Hungers Netheril’s Fall and today’s star—Lorwyn: First Light. So, what is Lorwyn-Shadowmoor? If you’ve played Magic: The Gathering back in the late 2000s, you might remember these twin worlds—one a radiant fairytale land of endless summer, the other a dark, dreamlike reflection of it. In D&D terms, it’s being reimagined as a Domain of Delight in the Feywild—those whimsical, dangerous realms ruled by Archfey. But here’s the twist: Lorwyn and Shadowmoor used to shift every few centuries—light giving way to night. Now, both have begun bleeding together in unpredictable ways. Imagine meadows of sunlight interrupted by patches of midnight, separated by shimmering auroras. It’s a stunning concept—and one that promises both beauty and peril in equal measure. The big question is what do you actually get with Lorwyn: First Light? According to Wizards’ release info, you’ll get: 2 new feats 2 new backgrounds (likely tied to those feats) 2 new magic items 8 monsters drawn from the Feywild’s weirdest corners 2 playable species , plus advice for adapting 8 more to the Lorwyn-Shadowmoor setting Two mini-adventures —each with maps ready to drop into your campaign And yes, all of this can be used in the Forgotten Realms or as standalone Feywild content. Characters might cross over via fey crossings, or your adventurers might stumble through a glowing portal in the Moonshae Isles straight into a land where “dreams have claws.” The price tag is $14.99 for the standalone version—or as part of the Forgotten Realms Ultimate Bundle, which includes digital dice, and both digital and physical book copies. That’s stirred some debate online. Some fans love the idea of expanding the Feywild with official crossover content, while others worry it’s another micro-expansion cash grab. But the excitement is real—this marks the first time a Magic: The Gathering setting has officially joined D&D 5.5E. If this goes well, you should probably expect Wizards to do more of this kind of thing. In any case whether you’re a Lorwyn nostalgia fan or just want more Feywild flavor in your campaigns, this expansion could scratch both your card game and tabletop itches. Do you think that Lorwyn: First Light will be a delightful addition to your Feywild campaigns—or is this just another shiny portal to your wallet? Let me know in the comments below, and don’t forget to like, subscribe, and ring that bell for more weekly D&D news and updates.

Gygax Memorial Fund Kickstarter to Commemorate Gary and D&D

By Jacob Tegtman • October 3, 2025
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By Jacob Tegtman • September 30, 2025
Transcribed content from our recent YouTube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tv9HBlNaSMY Transcription Critical Role just dropped the story trailer for Campaign 4. It is looking like a bold campaign. We’re talking a brand-new world, an incredible 13 player characters, and a plot that kicks off with the execution of a revolutionary firebrand named Thiatzi Fang (we’ll see if I got that pronunciation right). Oh—and if you didn’t see my last video on the topic or you haven’t heard, Brennan Lee Mulligan is DMing this campaign while Matt Mercer will be a player.  Welcome back to Eternity TTRPG—your portal of divination into all things Dungeons & Dragons. First up with campaign 4—the setting. Unlike every previous Critical Role story, Campaign 4 leaves Exandria behind entirely. Instead, we’re venturing into Araman, a godless realm still haunted by the echoes of dead deities and a rebellion that shook the land 80 years ago. This isn’t just new lore, but a blank canvas, making it perfect if you’ve never watched Critical Role. There’s no prior knowledge required, which is perfect for new fans, but also a fresh start for longtime Critters. The trailer centers on Thiatzi Fang, a revolutionary who led something called the Falcon’s Rebellion twelve years back. Now, he’s been captured, condemned, and set to be executed by the mysterious Sundered Houses. Fang himself calls the Revolutionary Council a shadow of its former glory, while hinting at the unfinished war against the gods of Araman. So already, we’re looking at political intrigue, rebellion, and a potential spark for civil war. This time, Critical Role also isn’t just one party. That is to say, because there’s 13-players, they’re actually split into three connected, but altogether different parties. Each of these parties also has a name, describing their main focus in the campaign: The Seekers, the Soldiers, and the Schemers. This setup is packed with themes that Critical Role’s new DM, Brennan Lee Mulligan thrives on—iconoclasm, unity, and tension between hope and despair. The godless world of Araman asks: Without the Gods, who will seize the crown? Fans are buzzing that this campaign might explore things akin to segments from Game of Thrones, but with more dice rolls and way more crying. If you want to check it out, Campaign 4 launches October 2nd at 7 PM PT , streaming on Twitch, YouTube, and Critical Role’s Beacon service. Like I mentioned in my last video on Critical Role, they’ll be using the 2024 D&D 5e rules , with some special homebrew added by none other than Jeremy Crawford and Chris Perkins. And yes, you can jump in totally fresh if you want to see what Critical Role’s all about—no prior Exandria knowledge required. So—what do you think? Is Thiatzi Fang a hero, a villain, or something much more complicated? And which of the three parties are you most hyped to see—the Seekers, Soldiers, or Schemers? Drop your thoughts in the comments, and let’s get the speculation for this season’s campaign rolling. And lastly, if you liked this quick update, don’t forget to like, subscribe, and ring that bell so you don’t miss our usually bi-weekly dives into the biggest stories in the D&D universe. Until next time—may your rolls be high, and your executions be… postponed.
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