# Word of Radiance *cantrip, Evocation* - **Casting time:** 1 Action - **Range:** Self (5-foot Emanation) - **Components:** V, M (a sunburst token) - **Duration:** Instantaneous Burning radiance erupts from you in a 5-foot [Emanation](/3-Mechanics/CLI/variant-rules/emanation-area-of-effect-xphb.md). Each creature of your choice that you can see in it must succeed on a Constitution saving throw or take `1d6` Radiant damage. **Cantrip Upgrade.** The damage increases by `1d6` when you reach levels 5 (`2d6`), 11 (`3d6`), and 17 (`4d6`). **Classes**: [Bard (College of Lore)](/3-Mechanics/CLI/lists/list-spells-classes-college-of-lore-xphb.md "subclass=XPHB;class=XPHB"); [Cleric](/3-Mechanics/CLI/lists/list-spells-classes-cleric.md) *Source: Player's Handbook (2024) p. 343*