How does Ice Knife work?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

To cast Ice Knife there are a few requirements you need to fulfill. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Appropriate class and level 1 spell slot <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

I am going to assume you have picked one of the three classes that are able to use this spell. Let\u2019s start with the first requirement you need. You need to have a level 1 slot open. Unlike players of mine often think, this is not a cantrip.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How good is Ice Knife<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

So you have come to this point in the guide, and you are probably wondering now: Is Ice Knife any good to use if I have a Druid, Wizard, or Sorcerer?\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Great mid-range spell<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Ice Knife is for each of these 3 classes a great mid-range spell. It is not the best level 1 spell that you can use, but it doesn\u2019t hurt to have it in your arsenal. The spell is almost sure to be useful at some point at the beginning of the game, but I wouldn\u2019t put it in a higher spell slot than the 3rd.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Can you twin Ice Knife?<\/h3>\n
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Ice Knife can not be twinned. Ice Knife is a spell that can target more than one creature, due to it exploding. The DnD 5e rules clearly state that a spell that can target more than one target can not be twinned. That means Ice Knife is not eligible to be twinned and it is impossible to do so.\u00a0 This has been confirmed by Jeremy Crawford himself.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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What is the Scroll of Ice Knife?<\/h3>\n
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The Scroll of Ice Knife is a Homebrew item that gives you the ability to cast the Ice Knife once, without you needing to have an open level one spell slot. This scroll is, at the time of writing, not in the official rules. So you can adjust this for your own campaign, or just not implement this item if you do not want your players to have access to it.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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What shape is the Ice Knife 5e?<\/h3>\n
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While the name of the spell is Ice Knife, it isn\u2019t really a knife or a blade. The spell conjures a shard of ice. The description takes precedence over the literal name of the spell in my opinion, so you are going to shoot crude Ice shards at your enemies.\u00a0
This means you can not use the ice shard as an actual knife. You can\u2019t use it to cut up a rope without having raffling, and you can\u2019t make precise cuts. If you want the spell to look cosmetically like a knife, you will have to ask your Dungeon Master if that is okay.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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When should I not use Ice knife?\u00a0<\/h3>\n
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Ice Knives are a spell based on ice. So that means it is going to be more effective against some creatures and as good as useless against others. When the Ice Knife explodes it deals cold damage. Let\u2019s take a monster like an Ice elemental. This monster has immunity against cold damage.\u00a0
However, the shard itself, when it hits the mark, will deal piercing damage. That means that a monster who has no immunity against piercing damage, but an immunity against cold, will only take damage due to the piercing.\u00a0
Of course, the opposite is true also. If you have a creature that is immune to piercing damage but not to cold damage, it will take no piercing damage when it gets hit with the shard. However, the creature will take cold damage from the exploding shard if it fails a DEX saving throw.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
\u00a0Final thoughts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Here is a useful table to help you decide if Ice knife is worth it:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Aspect<\/th> Description<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Great Mid-Range Spell<\/td> Ice Knife is a solid mid-range spell for Druids, Wizards, and Sorcerers. It may not be the best level 1 spell, but it has its uses.<\/td><\/tr>
Multi-Target Range Attack<\/td> Ice Knife has the ability to damage both the primary target and everything around it, making it useful for dealing damage to multiple enemies.<\/td><\/tr>
Good for Dungeons<\/td> Ice Knife is particularly effective in confined spaces such as dungeons or underground lairs, where enemies with low dexterity can be easily damaged.<\/td><\/tr>
Limited Scaling<\/td> Ice Knife’s effectiveness diminishes as the campaign progresses, as it doesn’t scale well with higher spell slots.<\/td><\/tr>
Less Effective in Open Spaces<\/td> The spell is less effective in open areas where you may only hit the primary target, making it less versatile in certain encounters.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
This Creature College Guide is co-written by Jack, a D&D Dungeon Master with over 12 years of experience. We have written it so that complete beginners can easily follow the information discussed here. If you are looking for a higher-level spell guide, check out my Arcane Gate 5e article! <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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How does Ice Knife work?<\/h2>\n\n\n\nTo cast Ice Knife there are a few requirements you need to fulfill. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Wizards<\/h3>\n\n\n\nFor the wizard, there are quite a few spells that do feel a bit stronger than an Ice Knife. I would, from a pure damage and use perspective, pick absorb elements, Burning hands and Chromatic Orb above this spell. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How good is Ice Knife<\/h2>\n\n\n\nSo you have come to this point in the guide, and you are probably wondering now: Is Ice Knife any good to use if I have a Druid, Wizard, or Sorcerer?\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How does Ice Knife work?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
To cast Ice Knife there are a few requirements you need to fulfill. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Wizards<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
For the wizard, there are quite a few spells that do feel a bit stronger than an Ice Knife. I would, from a pure damage and use perspective, pick absorb elements, Burning hands and Chromatic Orb above this spell. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How good is Ice Knife<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
So you have come to this point in the guide, and you are probably wondering now: Is Ice Knife any good to use if I have a Druid, Wizard, or Sorcerer?\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n