Lightning Bolt

{{spelldescription|type=Evocation [Electricity]
 * level= 	Sor/Wiz 3
 * components= 	V, S, M
 * castingtime= 	1 standard action
 * range= 	120 ft.
 * target= 	120-ft. line
 * duration= 	Instantaneous
 * save= 	Reflex half
 * sr= Yes
 * description=You release a powerful stroke of electrical energy that deals 1d6 points of electricity damage per caster level (maximum 10d6) to each creature within its area. The bolt begins at your fingertips.

The lightning bolt sets fire to combustibles and damages objects in its path. It can melt metals with a low melting point, such as lead, gold, copper, silver, or bronze. If the damage caused to an interposing barrier shatters or breaks through it, the bolt may continue beyond the barrier if the spell’s range permits; otherwise, it stops at the barrier just as any other spell effect does.

Material Component
A bit of fur and an amber, crystal, or glass rod. }}

Tips
In DDO, it is quite difficult to hit any more than one target at a time with a lightning bolt. Other 3rd level spells are better choices for damage, unless the electricity energy-type is particularly needed. On the other hand, enemy casters with Lightning Bolt can be very dangerous, and often warrant the use of an energy-protection spell.