Orb of Electricity

4th-level evocation

Casting Time: 1 action

Range: 60 feet

Components: V, S

Duration: Instantaneous

Classes: sorcerer, wizard

You create a crackling ball of lightning reeking with ozone as it grows to a glowing orb half a foot in diameter. You can hurl the orb of electricity at a creature within range as a ranged spell attack. If you hit, the target takes 8d6 lightning damage, or half as much on a successful Dexterity saving throw. In addition, a creature failing its save is pushed 5 feet away from you, and if it is wearing metal armor or has a body primarily made of metal, it also is affected as a slow spell for 1 round.

Creatures within 5 feet of the target take 4d6 lightning damage, or half as much on a successful Dexterity saving throw.

At Higher Levels. When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 5th level or higher, the damage increases by 2d6 for each slot level above 4th.