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Cantrip Spells in Baldur's Gate 3 covers the most basic and easy spells Characters can use. Cantrip Spells can be acquired through Features, Classes and many other ways. Damaging Cantrips increase in damage at Levels 5 and 10, allowing them to be more effective as the game progresses. Note that the damage these Cantrips deal is based on Character Level, not Class Level, allowing characters who use Cantrips to Multiclass and not lose the effectiveness of these Spells.

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Spell	Schooll	Casting Time	Concentratio	Description	Classes
Acid Splash	Conjuration	Action	N/A	1~6 Damage 1d6 Acid Throw a bubble of acid that damage each creature it hits 18m DEX Save	Sorcerer, Wizard, Eldritch Knight
Blade Ward	Abjuration	Action	N/A	Take only half of the damage from Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing attacks 2 Turns	College of Lore, College of Valour, Sorcerer, Warlock, Wizard, High Elf, High Half-Elf, Eldritch Knight, Bard,Arcane Trickster
Bone Chill	Necromancy	Action	N/A	1~8 Damage 1d8 Necrotic Prevent the target from healing until your next turn. An undead target receives Disadvantage on Attack Rolls. 1 turn 18m	Sorcerer, Warlock Wizard, High Elf, High Half-Elf , Eldritch Knight
Dancing Lights	Evocation	Action	N/A	Illuminate a 9m radius. 10 Turns 18m Concentration	College of Lore, College of Valour, Sorcerer, Wizard, Eldritch Knight
Eldritch Blast	Evocation	Action	N/A	1~10 Damage 1d10 Force Conjure 1 beam(s) of crackling energy. 18m Attack Roll	Warlock
Fire Bolt	Evocation	Action	N/A	1~10 Damage 1d10 Fire Hurl a mote of fire. 18m	Wizard Elf (High Elf) Half-Elf (High Half-Elf) Eldritch Knight (Fighter) Sorcerer
Friends	Enchantment	Action	N/A	Gain Advantage on Charisma Checks against a non-hostile creature. Once the spell ends, the creature knows it was Charmed and might accuse the spellcaster. 10 Turns In higher difficulty modes, the target might accuse you of enchanting them. 9m Concentration	Bard College of Lore (Bard Sub-Class) College of Valour (Bard Sub-Class) Sorcerer Warlock Wizard Eldritch Knight
Githyanki Psionics: Mage Hand	Conjuration	Action	N/A	Create an invisible spectral hand that can manipulate and interact with objects. Concentration 18m	Githyanki
Guidance	Divination	Action	N/A	Bestow guidance upon an ally. They gain a +1d4 bonus to Ability Checks. 10 turns Melee Concentration	Cleric Druid
Light	Evocation	Action	N/A	Infuse an object with an aura of light. Until Long Rest Melee DEX Save	Bard College of Lore (Bard Sub-Class) College of Valour (Bard Sub-Class) Cleric Sorcerer Wizard Elf (High Elf) Half-Elf (High Half-Elf) Eldritch Knight
Mage Hand	Conjuration	Action	N/A	Create a spectral hand that can manipulate and interact with objects. 10 Turns 18m	Bard College of Lore (Bard Sub-Class) College of Valour (Bard Sub-Class) Sorcerer Warlock Wizard Eldritch Knight
Minor Illusion	Illusion	Action	N/A	Create an illusory image that distracts nearby creatures, compelling them to investigate. You can remain hidden while casting this spell. 10 turns 18m	Bard College of Lore (Bard Sub-Class) College of Valour (Bard Sub-Class) Eldritch Knight Sorcerer Warlock Wizard
Poison Spray	Conjuration	Action	N/A	1~12 Damage 1d12 Poison Project a puff of noxious gas. 3m CON Save	Druid Eldritch Knight Sorcerer Warlock Wizard
Produce Flame	Conjuration	Action	N/A	A flickering flame appears in your hand. It sheds bright light in a 9m radius and deals 1~8 Fire damage when thrown. Throwing the flame immediately after you conjure it does not cost an action. Extinguishing or throwing it on subsequent turns costs an action	Cleric Druid
Ray of Frost	Evocation	Action	N/A	1~8 Damage 1d8 Cold Reduce the target's Movement Speed by 3m. 1 turn 18m	Eldritch Knight Sorcerer Wizard
Resistance	Abjuration	Action	N/A	Make a target more resistant to spell effects and conditions: it receives a +1d4 bonus to Saving Throws. 10 turns Melee Concentration	Cleric Druid
Sacred Flame	Evocation	Action	N/A	1~8 Damage 1d8 Radiant Conjure a flame-like radiance that deals 1d8 Radiant. 18m DEX Save	Cleric
Selûne's Dream	Evocation	Action	N/A	1~8 Damage 1d8 An ally you touch regains 1d8+0 hit points, but potentially falls into a slumber. This spell has no effect on undead or constructs. Range: Melee CON INT Long Rest	Amulet of Selûne's Chosen wearer.
Shillelagh	Transmutation	Bonus Action	N/A	Imbue your staff or club with nature's power. It becomes magical, deals 1d8+2 Bludgeoning damage, and uses your Spellcasting Ability for Attack Rolls. 10 turns	Druid
Shocking Grasp	Evocation	Action	N/A	1~8 Damage 1d8 Lightning The target cannot use reactions. This spell has Advantage on creatures wearing metal armour. 1 turn Melee	Eldritch Knight Sorcerer Wizard
Thaumaturgy	Transmutation	Action	N/A	Manifest a sign of supernatural power that grants you advantage on Intimidation and Performance checks.	Cleric Tiefling (Zariel, Asmodeus)
Thorn Whip	Transmutation	Action	N/A	Strike at a target with a thorny, vine-like whip. It deals 1d6 Piercing damage and pulls the target 3m closer to you if it is Large or Smaller in size.	Druid
True Strike	Divination	Action	N/A	Gain Advantage on your next Attack Roll. 2 turns 18m Concentration	Bard College of Lore (Bard Sub-Class) College of Valour (Bard Sub-Class) Sorcerer Warlock Wizard, Fighter (Eldritch Knight) Rogue (Arcane Trickster) Ranger (Mage Breaker)
Vicious Mockery	Enchantment	Action	N/A	1~4 Damage 1d4 Psychic Unleash a string of enchanted insults at a creature. It takes damage and receives Disadvantage on its next Attack Roll. 1 turn 18m WIS Save	Bard College of Lore (Bard Sub-Class) College of Valour (Bard Sub-Class)

- Anonymous
  14 Sep 2023 18:57
  rays of fire is a cantrip and it's not here, you get it from helldusk gloves, and it's super effective with potent robe and necklace of elemental augmentation
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- Anonymous
  28 Aug 2023 15:00
  CANT BE CHANGED!
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- Anonymous
  18 Aug 2023 08:38
  Wish there was a ranged lighning damage one.
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- Anonymous
  08 Aug 2023 22:36
  can you please leave more descriptions in your game, at least that cantrip can improve each 5th level. not all people played dnd before BG3
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  05 Aug 2023 02:42
  this game is the worst remake of dark souls 1 i have ever seen
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- Anonymous
  07 Oct 2020 08:04
  Hmm no booming blade
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