Ray of Frost

Player's Handbook (2024) p. 311

Level
0
School
Evocation
Casting Time
Action
Range
60 feet
Components
V, S
Duration
Instantaneous
Classes
Druid (Circle of the Land) (Polar), Druid (Circle of the Sea), Sorcerer, Wizard, Artificer, Illrigger (Architect of Ruin), Artificer (UA), Artificer Revised (UA)

Description

A frigid beam of blue-white light streaks toward a creature within range. Make a ranged spell attack against the target. On a hit, it takes 1d8 Cold damage, and its Speed is reduced by 10 feet until the start of your next turn.

Cantrip Upgrade: The damage increases by 1d8 when you reach levels 5 (2d8), 11 (3d8), and 17 (4d8).