Chain Lightning¶
Level 6 wizard spell — School of Invocation/Evocation**
Cast by: Mage, Sorcerer, Bard
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Range | Visual range of caster |
| Casting Time | 5 |
| Duration | Instant |
| Saving Throw | Half |
| Area of Effect | Special |
Description¶
When the wizard casts Chain Lightning, arcs of electrical energy burst from their fingertips. These brilliant arcs of lightning leap at all enemies near the caster, burning them with electrical damage. The lightning causes 1d6 points of damage for every two levels of the caster. If the target of the lightning saves against spells only half damage is inflicted. Thus, a 12th level wizard will cause 6d6 damage to a victim (3d6 if the victim makes his Saving Throw vs. spells).
Source: bg2ee/original_manuals/baldurs_gate_2_ee_mastering_melee_and_magic.pdf — "Wizard Spells—Level 6" → "Chain Lightning".