What levels do cantrips scale with?

Cantrips absolutely do scale every 5 levels. However, keep in mind, as you level you gain more, and stronger spell slots (other than warlocks, which are very limited in the number of spell slots they have, so they are more reliant on cantrips but in exchange get the best cantrip in the game).
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Do cantrips level up with player level or class level?

All cantrips list this levelling up in the bottom of the description of each cantrip spell. All cantrips scale with your overall Character Level (NOT class level), so Eldritch Blast is based on your current 9 levels.
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What level does cantrip damage increase?

For most damaging cantrips in 5e you get 1dX of damage from 1st to 4th level, then 5-10th you get 2dX, 11-16th you get 3dX, and 17-20 you get 4dX.
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Do cantrips count as 1st level spells?

Spell Level

Every spell has a level from 0 to 9. A spell's level is a general indicator of how powerful it is, with the lowly (but still impressive) magic missile at 1st level and the earth--shaking wish at 9th. Cantrips—simple but powerful spells that characters can cast almost by rote—are level 0.
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What level is a cantrip?

To answer the second question, cantrips are not considered to have a level - that's why they're called "cantrips" and not "level 0 spells".
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Which cantrips scale with level?

Scaling Cantrips
  • Blade Ward. The spell lets you target multiple creatures when you reach higher level. ...
  • Control Flames. XGE ...
  • Dancing Lights. The spell creates an additional lights when you reach 5th level (5 lights), 11th level (6 lights), and 17th level (7 lights).
  • Druidcraft. ...
  • Friends. ...
  • Guidance. ...
  • Gust.
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What are level 0 cantrips?

You fire a small orb of acid at the target. You must succeed on a ranged touch attack to hit your target. The orb deals 1d3 points of acid damage.
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What are the rules for cantrips?

they work the same way spells do, just without requiring preparation or spell slots. they can be cast every turn without limit so long as you have the components required. leveled spells differ in that they require spell slots of the appropriate level to cast.
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Can you do 2 cantrips in one turn?

There is a limit for bonus action spells that if you cast one (regardless of level, including a cantrip), that you can't cast another spell on your turn, except a cantrip. That means no 1 action spells or (in a very rare case), a reaction spell during your turn. You also only get 1 reaction in a round.
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Can I cast a cantrip and spell?

You can't cast another spell during the same turn, except for a cantrip with a casting time of 1 action."
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What is the most damaging cantrip?

Fire Bolt is one of the best Cantrips a spellcaster can get if they're in need of any offensive attacks. While Toll the Dead boasts more damage, Fire Bolt outclasses it through range. However, Fire Bolt loses its luster beyond 5th Level. A 14 Dexterity character with a Light Crossbow can do more damage than Fire Bolt.
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What's the best cantrip?

Cantrips are an early mechanic you'll want to master, and we've highlighted the best ones here.
  • 8 Thaumaturgy.
  • 7 Shocking Grasp.
  • 6 Light.
  • 5 Message.
  • 4 Eldritch Blast.
  • 3 Mage Hand.
  • 2 Minor Illusion.
  • 1 Guidance.
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What class gets the most cantrips?

The sorcerer starts with 4 cantrips - more than any other class.
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Do cantrips count against spells known?

As for cantrips… they have nothing to do with spells known or prepared spells. A wizard's cantrips are no different than any other class's cantrips. They are not leveled spells, and do not consume spell slots.
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Can I change cantrips on level up?

Current (Fifth Edition) Rules. Clerics, with the current 5th Edition ruleset, can't change their cantrips once they are selected, as they are not prepared spells. As per the Player's Handbook: “At 1st level, you know three cantrips of your choice from the cleric spell list.
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Can you cast cantrips at higher levels?

No. Cantrips scale with character level to keep them relevant. They are meant as the casters “weapon” in case they need to preserve resources or if they run out of spell slots.
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Can you infinitely use cantrips?

Cantrips are spells that don't use slots and can be cast an infinite number of times without depleting resources.
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Can you twin spell a cantrip?

Twinned Spell

When you cast a spell that targets only one creature and doesn't have a range of self, you can spend a number of sorcery points equal to the spell's level to target a second creature in range with the same spell (1 sorcery point if the spell is a cantrip).
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Is there a limit to cantrips?

Default is unlimited. Keep in mind that some races have cantrips available to them all the time, regardless of class.
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Do cantrips get proficiency?

Cantrips do not get proficiency and modifier bonusses on top of their damage though, unless you've got a power to enable that.
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Can you reuse cantrips?

You can cast a cantrip as many times as you like as long as you follow the once per round rule. So your Wizard can cast Fire Bolt until the cows come home.
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Do cantrips go off total level?

Cantrips absolutely do scale every 5 levels. However, keep in mind, as you level you gain more, and stronger spell slots (other than warlocks, which are very limited in the number of spell slots they have, so they are more reliant on cantrips but in exchange get the best cantrip in the game).
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Are all cantrips available at level 1?

At 1st level, you know three cantrips of your choice from the wizard spell list. You learn additional wizard cantrips of your choice at higher levels, as shown in the Cantrips Known column of the Wizard table.
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How do cantrips work in D&D?

Most spellcasting classes can use Cantrips. Small bits of magic that can be used over and over again; mechanically, there's no real problem with this- it gives spellcasters something to do each turn, and lets them conserve spell slots.
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Are cantrips endless?

Unlike multi-tiered spells that use finite resources, Cantrips can be cast an unlimited amount of times. However, their power tends to be low or situational.
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