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What does Create Bonfire 5e do? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Short explanation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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• Create Bonfire is a cantrip spell that creates a magical fire in a 5-foot cube that can be seen within a 60ft range and lasts for one minute.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
• Creatures entering the bonfire must make a dexterity saving throw to avoid taking 1d8 fire damage. The same applies if the bonfire is cast where a target is standing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
• The fire can spread to flammable objects in the 5ft cube that are not worn or carried.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
• The spell is a conjuration spell that requires only one action, making it a useful addition to a conjuration-based build. It also doesn’t require a spell slot.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
• Create Bonfire scales with the level of the caster, increasing to 2d8 at level 5, 3d8 at level 11, and 4d8 at level 17.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
• The spell can be cast by druids, sorcerers, warlocks, wizards, and artificers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

  In-depth explanation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

  My source for this is Xanathar\u00b4s guide to everything<\/a>. This is the first large expansion of 5e. When you cast create bonfire, you fill a 5-foot cube with a magical fire. You can see this within a range of 60ft. The spell lasts one minute.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  When a creature of any kind walks into the bonfire, they must make a dexterity saving throw to avoid taking fire damage. If they fail this throw, they will take 1d8 damage. You can also cast a bonfire where a target is standing. In that case, they also must roll a 1d8 dice for damage if they fail their DEX save. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

  As an additional effect, the fire can spread to flammable objects in the 5ft cube that is not worn or carried. So you can’t roast your marshmallows in it, technically speaking, as you are carrying those.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  It is a cantrip spell that requires only one action. For those who love the school of conjuration or are playing a conjuration only built, this is one of those spells you can add to your arsenal. Being a cantrip, Create Bonfire does not need a spell slot! So getting this cantrip does not lock you out of level 1 spells, you do need to make sure that you go over all the possible cantrips and compare them to know if this is the one that is right for your build. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

  The spell scales with the level of the caster. You start out with a 1d8 as a level one, 2d8 when you are level 5, 3d8 when you are 11 and finally 4d8 when you reach level 17. Not bad for a bonfire! If you want to make this spell even stronger, you can use a Fire Snake as a material component<\/a>! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

  There are 5 different classes that can cast Create Bonfire. First, the druids, second the sorcerers, third the warlocks, fourth the wizards, and finally the artificers can also use it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

  When should you use this spell + examples<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

  The basics<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

  Let\u00b4s talk about timing first. This is one of those spells you need to set up before the fight<\/a> begins. It lasts 60 seconds, so you should use it right before you engage in combat or try to lure them into the bonfire. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

  Now, what about the place? The spell is 5ft and static. So either you cast it under an enemy or in a narrow space. Another great option is somewhere where there are a lot of flammable things nearby. The effects of spell are pretty useful to start a fire <\/a>and 5 ft is a pretty large area.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

  Create Bonfire 5e is also great for crowd control. If you are fighting a hoard of weak monsters in a tunnel, hallway or mountain pass this spell is going to do some serious damage in total. A chance to hit an 8 in fire damage after a monster fails a dex save might not be much, but it adds up if you have a ton of enemies in front of you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

  So the most obvious case when you should use Create Bonfire 5e is when you want to block a doorway or a narrow passage. Casting the spell makes sure that any enemy that wants to get to you or your party is going to take some nice damage if they fail their dexterity role.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  Situation<\/th>	When to Use Create Bonfire<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
  Timing<\/td>	Set up the spell right before combat or lure enemies into the bonfire.<\/td><\/tr>
  Placement<\/td>	Cast under an enemy, in a narrow space, or near flammable objects.<\/td><\/tr>
  Crowd Control<\/td>	Use against a hoard of weak monsters in a tunnel, hallway, or mountain pass.<\/td><\/tr>
  Blocking Passage<\/td>	Cast to block a doorway or narrow passage and deal damage to enemies.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n <\/figure>\n\n\n\n Some incredible examples on how to use create bonfire 5e<\/h3>\n\n\n\n Situation<\/th> Tactics<\/th> Potential Damage Output<\/th> Difficulty for DM<\/th> Limitations<\/th> Additional Notes<\/th><\/tr><\/thead> Skeletons in an underground dungeon<\/td> Lure enemies through a bonfire for damage<\/td> Up to 24 damage with 4 skeletons and 3 failures<\/td> Easy<\/td> 5-ft block, requires enemies to move through it<\/td> None<\/td><\/tr> A cramped goblin tunnel<\/td> Block the entrance or exit with a bonfire<\/td> Cumulative damage will be significant against larger groups<\/td> Moderate<\/td> No light source, 5-ft block<\/td> Regular campfires in DnD provide light, but bonfires created with Create Bonfire don’t<\/td><\/tr> Enemies backed in a corner or pursuing you in buildings<\/td> Set up a bonfire behind enemies to chip away their health or kick them into the fire<\/td> Depends on the number of enemies and their positioning<\/td> Difficult<\/td> 5-ft block, requires enemies to move through it<\/td> Works best in narrow spaces<\/td><\/tr> Need to escape or create distance<\/td> Cast a bonfire behind you to slow down pursuers<\/td> Can add up to damage output over the span of a turn<\/td> Easy<\/td> 5-ft block, requires enemies to move through it<\/td> Can help turn the tide of battle if combined with other damaging spells<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>