Player's Handbook

Heat Metal

A 2nd-level priest spell.

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At a glance

Level2
SchoolAlteration
SpheresElemental, Elemental Fire
Range40 yds.
ComponentsV / S / M
Duration7 rds.
Casting time5
Area of effectSpecial
Saving throwSpecial
ReversibleYes
SourcePHB

Description

. Causes nonmagical (or weakly magical) metal on/near up to ~ creatures in range to heat over several (warm → searing → cooling), dealing escalating then declining to those wearing/holding it and forcing them to drop items or suffer; metal armor becomes torture. Reverse (chill metal) freezes instead. Within range scaling with . : iron and a flame source, plus the holy symbol.

Flavour

Metal armor, weapons, or objects glow searing hot, scorching whoever wears or holds them.