How Far Can Eldritch Blast Shoot?
The Elder Gods have bestowed upon our brave adventurers a gift that transcends the mortal realm of cannonballs and catapults – a gift of pure, unadulterated destruction, and none other than the Eldritch Blast spell itself! But, you may be wondering, just how far can we cast this mighty beam of energies?
Default Range
Default range, you ask? Ha! The Eldritch Blast can shot for a respectable 120-foot distance, causing a mere drizzle of 1d10 force damage unto those who dare oppose us (as per the spell itself).
Eldritch Invocations
But wait, friends! Our Eldritch Blast can grow to unprecedented heights with the aid of those wonderful invocations! The Eldritch Spear, for instance, grants 300-foot range, pushing this magnificent beam of energy farther with each passing moment. And did we mention that we can combine various invocations to create an unassuming juggernaut of destruction? Read on to discover the secrets of our ultimate spellcasting prowess!
Force of the Blast
Beyond its range, the Eldritch Blast manifests itself as a force of considerable influence, pushing our unlucky targets up to 10 feet away with each successful hit. Nowhere is this more apparent than on those fateful occasions we must confront the forces of darkness amidst a swirling vortex of arcane tumult. Here, the Eldritch Blast assumes not merely a role of mere projectile attack but of a force that warps and reshapes reality! How far can we cast when this force is unleashed?
- | Range | |
—|—|—#- | 120 feet (no invocations) | |
- | 300 feet (Eldritch Spear) | * |
1 3. | | 2 | |
Interlude: Cantrips
If the Eldritch Blast can achieve these remarkable feats of destructive telekinesis, how then about its humble cantrip counterpart: Cantrips? In short: yes, we can cast cantrips too! However, a small hitch arises when we try double- casting them: that would be not at all. So, the journey is just beginning, and the first test lies in navigating its arcane intricacies. No frets, friends, as Cantrips are here to serve those whose hearts beat in union with the Elder Gods.
Other Notes
In our Table: Eldritch Blast and Table: Interlude: Cantrips, one notices that we cannot twice-cast cantrips unless it is as part of Action Surge, using one action to cast a spell, action as a bonus action, then after finishing the action, you take an additional action to cast a another cantrip. This, in itself, proves that our adventurers enjoy such flexibility in their magical prowess (the Action Surge mechanic).
Conclusion
Whether using the default range, or opting for the Eldritch Spear extension, we have discovered the wondrous reaches of the Eldritch Blast’s wrath! With its ability to push away enemies and extend the scope of our destruction, it emerges as a force to be reckoned within our arsenal of magical wonders. What other secrets lies lurking, ready to be unleashed, so join us on this quest – explore more of the magical realms awaiting discovery!