Can I cast a spell and a cantrip?
You can cast a spell and a cantrip in the same turn, but there are specific rules to follow: if you cast any spell as a bonus action, the only other spells you can cast that turn are cantrips with a casting time of one action. The key to understanding this rule is recognizing the distinction between spells and cantrips, as well as the different types of actions and bonus actions available in a turn.
Understanding the Basics of Spells and Cantrips
To delve deeper into the rules surrounding spells and cantrips, it’s essential to grasp what each term means. A spell is a magical effect created by a caster, which can be cast using spell slots or, in the case of cantrips, without using any spell slots. Cantrips are a special type of spell that can be cast at will, without using a spell slot and without being prepared in advance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I cast a spell and then a bonus action cantrip?
Yes, you can cast a spell and then a bonus action cantrip, but be aware that if you cast any spell as a bonus action, you can only cast another spell on the same turn if it’s a cantrip with a casting time of one action.
Can I cast a cantrip while concentrating?
Yes, you can cast cantrips while concentrating on a spell. The rule states that you only break concentration if you cast another spell that requires concentration.
Can I cast a cantrip and spiritual weapon?
On the turn that you actually cast the spiritual weapon spell, making that initial melee spell attack is part of the casting, i.e., part of the bonus action. You still have your action to do something else on that turn, but it cannot be casting a spell other than a cantrip.
Can cantrips be cast infinitely?
Any character can cast any cantrips they know at will and an unlimited number of times, unless the feature that lets them cast it specifically says otherwise.
Can I cast a cantrip and healing word?
You cannot cast two levelled spells during the same turn, like Cure Wounds (action) and Healing Word (bonus action), but you can cast one levelled and one cantrip spell during the same turn.
Can you cast a leveled spell and a cantrip in one turn?
Yes, you can cast one levelled spell and one cantrip spell during the same turn, provided you follow the rules regarding bonus actions and actions.
Does a cantrip break invisibility?
Invisibility only breaks if you attack or cast a spell. So, RAW, you should be able to use it and stay invisible.
Can you use light cantrip to blind?
There is a second-level spell that causes blindness. Light is a cantrip. It can’t do anything that isn’t in the spell description and it’s much weaker than any levelled spell.
Does a cantrip count as a spell slot?
No, cantrips do not count as a spell slot. A cantrip is a spell that can be cast at will, without using a spell slot and without being prepared in advance.
Can I cast two cantrips in one turn?
Yes, the rule for casting any spell with a bonus action says that the only other spells you may cast that turn are cantrips with an action.
Can you twin spell a cantrip?
Yes, you can twin spell a cantrip. Twinned Spell allows you to spend a number of sorcery points equal to the spell’s level to target a second creature in range with the same spell (1 sorcery point if the spell is a cantrip).
Can you cast 2 cantrips as a bonus action?
No, you cannot cast two cantrips during one action. That’s why many cantrips scale as you level.
Why can’t you cast 2 spells in one turn?
Spells must be cast using their normal casting time unless a specific rule or feature says otherwise. If a spell is cast using a bonus action, you can not cast any other spell in the same turn except a cantrip cast as an action.
Can I use Eldritch blast as a bonus action?
Yes, there are ways to use Eldritch Blast as a bonus action, such as being a Sorcerer and using Quicken Metamagic to cast one as a bonus action.
What cantrip does the most damage?
The cantrip that does the most damage can vary, but Eldritch Blast is often considered one of the most powerful cantrips due to its potential for high damage output.
Does Eldritch Cannon break invisibility?
The answer depends on how the Eldritch Cannon is used. If you use the cannon as a separate entity/pet, you’ll let you stay invisible while commanding it to act, but the cannon itself will not become invisible. If you have a handhold cannon that you use as an item, it will become invisible when you become invisible and if you use it to attack then invisibility ends.
What does the cantrip Thunderclap do?
Thunderclap creates a burst of thunderous sound that can be heard up to 100 feet away. Each creature within range, other than you, must succeed on a Constitution saving throw or take 1d6 thunder damage. The spell’s damage increases by 1d6 when you reach 5th level (2d6), 11th level (3d6), and 17th level (4d6).
Can you cast 2 spells in one round?
To explain: the actual rule is that if you cast a spell as a bonus action, the only other spells you can cast that turn are cantrips with a cast time of one action. So if you quicken a spell, you can get two spells cast, one of which has to be a one-action cantrip.
Can you quicken fireball?
Sorcerer quickens fireball first making it a bonus action then moves now he is bound by the cantrip rule as he already used a bonus action (fireball) so now his cantrip takes the form of his regular attack. It all comes down to how the player stated their order.
Can you cast Hex and Eldritch Blast?
You cannot cast Hex and Quicken Spell Eldritch Blast on the same turn because Sneak Attack only triggers from weapon attacks, more specifically finesse or ranged weapons.
Can you rage and cast cantrips?
You cannot cast spells, including cantrips, while you are raging. You can, however, cast them while you are not raging.
What is a healing cantrip?
A healing cantrip allows you to reach out and grant a small boost to a creature’s natural healing. One creature you touch who has at least 1 hp, heals 1d4 hit points. They cannot benefit from this spell again for 1 hour.
Do you add anything to cantrip damage?
Cantrips are treated as any other spells; just think of them like 0-level spells. You can add a modifier to damage only if a spell, or certain effect description, says so – for example, the Agonizing Blast invocation adds your Charisma mod to any Eldritch Blast attack that scores a hit.