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How do you use the green flame blade in 5E?

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1. You take an action (This action casting a spell; a cantrip called “Green-Flame Blade”)
2. As part of this action “Green-Flame Blade” you make a (only one) melee attack (“Roll d20 + attack bonus+ Whateveryouhave) against a foe in your range of the spell (5 feet), I suggest that you want to hit Orci.

What does green flame blade do in D&D?

Green-flame blade adds your spellcasting ability modifier to the second-target damage (so most likely 1d8+4 at 5th level) and booming blade does an extra 1d8 (scaling normally; 2d8 to 5th level) if the target moves within one round.

Is green flame blade good 5E?

Okay, it is well known that Booming Blade and Green-Flame Blade are some of the best cantrips in the game for gish-builds, especially for the subclasses/classes that only get one attack from their Attack action. There are many ways to take advantage of these spells and get ahold of them.

Can you smite with green flame blade?

Yes, but not all in one round, and not by yourself. First, there is the rule that if you cast two spells in a round, one has to be a cantrip. So, Green Flame Blade (GFB) is your cantrip, and you can choose between Thunderous Smite (TS), a Bonus Action Spell, and Haste, a 1 action spell.

Why is green flame blade good?

Is Green Flame Blade Good? Green Flame Blade (GFB) is a damage cantrip that can hit multiple enemies. That on its own makes the spell a great addition for numerous classes. Any class that has a single attack will benefit from this cantrip.

Does green flame blade work with divine smite?

Though you could squeeze in one more attack (possible Divine Smite-ed) after casting. Round 2.1 – Cast Green Flame Blade, on a hit, use Divine Smite – Divine Smite only needs you to hit with a melee weapon attack, which GFB does. No problem.

Can you twin green flame blade?

For a spell to be twinnable it needs to only target one creature.

Does green flames blade stack?

Yes, Damage stacks Secondary Target: 2d8+10 fire damage.

Can booming blade be quickened?

Who Is This Cantrip Best For? Booming Blade is a great cantrip for anyone who can add damage onto a single attack, can cast it as a bonus action (Quickened Spell metamagic) or reaction (Warcaster feat), or has enhanced mobility to skirmish (e.g. the Mobile feat).

Does flame blade stack with green flame blade?

The only mechanical uses of the the fiery blade are its unique action (make a melee spell attack, deal 3d6 fire damage on hit), and its ability to shed light. Since you can’t make a melee weapon attack with it, it isn’t a weapon, and thus can’t be used in conjuction with Green-Flame Blade.

What does the Green Flame Blade do in DND?

The green flame blade, according to both Tasha’s Caldron of Everything and The Sword Coast Adventurers is a cantrip and has these stats: You brandish the weapon used in the spell’s casting and make a melee attack with it against one creature within 5 feet of you.

How much fire damage does a Green Flame Blade do?

The second target will take fire damage equal to your spellcasting ability modifier, and the second target cannot be the same character you hit with the melee attack. Green Flame Blade’s damage will increase at several levels. At the fifth level, the melee attack deals an extra 1d8 fire damage.

Can you use Green Flame Blade on two targets?

This means you can use it for as long as you have two targets. Green Flame Blade requires you to make a melee attack as part of the casting of this spell. This presents two gigantic issues – you need to get close to an enemy, and you need to use your Strength ability modifier.

How does the green fire spell work?

As part of the action used to cast this spell, you must make a melee attack with a weapon against one creature within the spell’s range, otherwise the spell fails. On a hit, the target suffers the attack’s normal effects, and green fire leaps from the target to a different creature of your choice that you can see within 5 feet of it.