# Lightning surge

Evocation cantrip  
Casting Time: 1 action  
Range: Self (5-foot radius)  
Components: V, S, M (two bits of copper wire)  
Duration: Instantaneous  
You emit a dazzling array of short lightning bolts in  
all directions. All other creatures within 5 feet of you  
must succeed on a Dexterity saving throw or take  
1d6 lightning damage.  
This spell’s damage increases by 1d6 when you  
reach 5th level (2d6), 11th level (3d6), and 17th level  
(4d6).