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Chain Lightning - Evocation (Electricity)

Level	Air 6, Sor/Wiz 6
Components	V S F
XP Cost
Casting Time	1 standard action
Range	Long (400 ft. + 40 ft./level)
Target	One primary target, plus one secondary target/level (each of which must be within 30 ft. of the primary target)
Duration	Instantaneous
Saving Throw	Reflex half
Spell Resistance	Yes

Description

This spell creates an electrical discharge that begins as a single stroke commencing from your fingertips. Unlike lightning bolt, chain lightning strikes one object or creature initially, then arcs to other targets.

The bolt deals 1d6 points of electricity damage per caster level (maximum 20d6) to the primary target. After it strikes, lightning can arc to a number of secondary targets equal to your caster level (maximum 20). The secondary bolts each strike one target and deal half as much damage as the primary one did (rounded down).

Each target can attempt a Reflex saving throw for half damage. You choose secondary targets as you like, but they must all be within 30 feet of the primary target, and no target can be struck more than once. You can choose to affect fewer secondary targets than the maximum.

Focus
A bit of fur; a piece of amber, glass, or a crystal rod; plus one silver pin for each of your caster levels.