{"name":"Lightning Bolt","spell_level":"3-level","casting_time":"1 action","range":"Self (20-square line)","components":"V, S, M","materials":"a bit of fur and a rod of amber, crystal, or glass","duration":"Instantaneous","school":"Evocation","attack":"DEX Save","effect":"lightning","higher_levels":"When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 4th level or higher, the damage increases by [roll:1d6] for each slot level above 3rd.","classes":"Sorcerer, Wizard","ritual":"0","spell_description":"A stroke of lightning forming a line 100 feet long and 5 feet wide blasts out from you in a direction you choose. Each creature in the line must make a Dexterity saving throw. A creature takes [roll:8d6] lightning damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.The lightning ignites flammable objects in the area that aren't being worn or carried.","source":"PHB, p. 255"}