Chromatic Orb

1st-level, Evocation - (Wizard, Sorcerer)
Range: 90 feet
Duration: Instantaneous
Casting Time: 1 action
Components: V, S, M (a diamond worth at least 50gp)

Description

You hurl a 4-inch-diameter sphere of energy at a creature that you can see within range. You choose acid, cold, fire, lightning, poison, or thunder for the type of orb you create, and then make a ranged spell attack against the target. If the attack hits, the creature takes 3d8 of the type you chose. At Higher Levels. When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 2nd level or higher, the damage increases by 1d8 for each slot level above 1st.