Evocation [Fire]
Level: Sorcerer 3, Wizard 3
Components: V, S, M
Casting Time: 1 standard action
Range: Long (400 ft. + 40 ft./level)
Area: 20-ft.-radius burst
Duration: Instantaneous; see text
Saving Throw: Will partial; see text
Spell Resistance: Yes
A blinding flash of light follows the casting of this spell.
Flashburst creates a blinding, dazzling flash of light. Sighted creatures within the area are blinded for 2d8 rounds. A successful Will save negates the blindness. Creatures in the area are dazzled for 1 round even if their save was successful. Creatures outside the area, but within 120 feet of the burst, can be blinded for 2d8 rounds if they have line of sight to the burst (Will negates). Creatures outside the burst area are not dazzled.
Material Component: A pinch of sulfur or phosphorus.
Source: Spell Compendium, page 95. Removed “Arcane” from the last line of the description and “/DF” from the Components line as no divine casters seem to have access to this spell.