Evocation [Fire]
Level: Sorcerer 1, Wizard 1
Components: V, S, F
Casting Time: 1 standard action
Range: Close (25 ft. + 5 ft./2 levels)
Effect: Ray
Duration: Instantaneous
Saving Throw: See text
Spell Resistance: Yes
A burning ray shoots out at the target from your upturned palm. The sound of a crackling fire follows the ray’s path.
You must succeed on a ranged touch attack with the ray to strike a target. If your attack is successful, the ray deals 1d6 points of fire damage per two caster levels (maximum 5d6). The target must also make a Reflex save or catch fire, taking 1d6 points of fire damage each round until the flames are put out (requiring a DC 15 Reflex save; see Catching on Fire).
Focus: A small, polished glass lens.
Source: Spell Compendium, page 167. Corrected for errata.