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Wall Of Fire

Wall of Fire
  • Level: 4
  • School: Evocation
  • Class: Druid, Sorcerer, Wizard
  • Casting Time: Action
  • Range: 120 feet
  • Components: V, S, M (a piece of charcoal)
  • Duration: Concentration, up to 1 minute

You create a wall of fire on a solid surface within range. You can make the wall up to 60 feet long, 20 feet high, and 1 foot thick, or a ringed wall up to 20 feet in diameter, 20 feet high, and 1 foot thick. The wall is opaque and lasts for the duration.

When the wall appears, each creature in its area makes a Dexterity saving throw, taking 5d8 Fire damage on a failed save or half as much damage on a successful one.

One side of the wall, selected by you when you cast this spell, deals 5d8 Fire damage to each creature that ends its turn within 10 feet of that side or inside the wall. A creature takes the same damage when it enters the wall for the first time on a turn or ends its turn there. The other side of the wall deals no damage.

Using a Higher-Level Spell Slot. The damage increases by 1d8 for each spell slot level above 4.

Tactical Usage​

Area Denial Barrier. Wall of Fire creates persistent damage zones that force enemy repositioning and battlefield control.

Directional Damage Control. The one-sided damage design enables protective barriers that don't harm allies.

Sustained Fire Damage. The concentration duration provides ongoing area control throughout extended combat encounters.

Spell Combinations​

Positioning Enhancement. Combining with forced movement spells pushes enemies into the dangerous side of the wall.

Area Control Synergy. Using alongside other barriers creates complex battlefield layouts and movement restrictions.

Fire Magic Amplification. Pairing with other fire spells creates comprehensive fire-based offensive strategies.

Material Component Details​

Charcoal Symbolism. The piece of charcoal represents combustion and fire creation through carbon-based fuel.

Fire Magic Focus. The charcoal serves as material connection to flame generation and sustained burning.

Accessible Component. Common charcoal makes the spell consistently available without expensive requirements.

Creator Notes​

Fire Barrier Specialization. Wall of Fire provides excellent defensive and offensive fire magic combinations.

Battlefield Control Design. The wall shape options enable flexible tactical deployment across different encounter types.

Concentration Balance. The concentration requirement creates tactical decisions about maintaining barriers versus other magic.

Environmental Interactions​

Solid Surface Requirement. The wall must be created on stable ground, limiting placement options in certain environments.

Shape Flexibility. Linear or circular wall configurations adapt to different tactical situations and terrain features.

Opacity Advantage. The opaque nature blocks line of sight while maintaining the damage threat.

Common Rulings & Clarifications​

Initial Placement Damage. Creatures in the wall area take damage immediately when it appears.

Directional Damage Application. Only one side deals damage, chosen during casting and remaining fixed.

Movement Through Wall. Entering or ending turns in the wall area triggers damage effects.

Concentration Maintenance. Losing concentration immediately ends the wall and all associated effects.

Alternative Applications​

Siege Defense. Creating fire barriers to protect fortifications or delay enemy advances.

Escape Route Creation. Using walls to block pursuit while enabling tactical retreats.

Environmental Modification. Altering battlefield layouts to create tactical advantages through strategic placement.

Elemental Wall Comparison. Various wall spells provide different damage types, while Wall of Fire specializes in sustained fire damage.

Fire Magic Progression. The spell represents mid-level fire magic focusing on area control rather than direct damage.

Evocation Barrier Magic. The spell demonstrates defensive evocation magic through elemental energy manipulation.

Scaling Analysis​

Linear Damage Scaling. The spell gains 1d8 fire damage per spell level above 4th.

Area Control Value. The battlefield control remains equally valuable regardless of spell level.

Concentration Investment. The sustained effect provides excellent value for the spell slot and concentration commitment.

Narrative Flavor​

Elemental Fire Manifestation. The wall should appear as genuine flames rather than simple magical energy.

Directional Heat Emphasis. The dangerous side should radiate intense heat while the safe side remains comfortable.

Sustained Combustion Display. The effect should convey continuous burning rather than momentary flame creation.