Yes: you can cast any level spell as a bonus action, but then can only cast a cantrip as your main action (or do something else).
How do you use bonus action in cantrip?
You must use a bonus action on your turn to cast the spell, provided that you haven’t already taken a bonus action this turn. You can’t cast another spell during the same turn, except for a cantrip with a casting time of 1 action.
Can I cast a spell as an action and a cantrip as a bonus action?
“You can’t cast another spell during the same turn, except for a cantrip with a casting time of 1 action.” A spell cast with a bonus action is especially swift. You must use a bonus action on your turn to cast the spell, provided that you haven’t already taken a bonus action this turn.
How do you get a proficiency bonus?
On your character sheet, if you are a first level character simply fill in s +2 in the space for “Proficiency Bonus.” Then check the “Perception” skill and put +2 in the space next to it, to remind you to add that bonus when you make rolls for Perception.
How do I get my proficiency bonus?
Your Proficiency Bonus is always based on your total character level, as shown in the Character Advancement table, not your level in a particular class. For example, if you are a Fighter 3/rogue 2, you have the Proficiency Bonus of a 5th- level character, which is +3.
How does proficiency bonus work on cantrips?
Proficiency bonus is added to attack rolls, ability checks, and saving throws for which you are proficient. Damage rolls will add the appropriate modifier for the stat which was used to make the attack. However many spells, especially cantrips, do not add your casting mod to the damage.
Do you get a bonus to attack on a cantrip?
Yes, Cantrips get a bonus to attack. From page 205 in the PHB we have that all spells benefit: Some spells require the caster to make an attack roll to determine whether the spell effect hits the intended target.
What do you need to know about sorcerer cantrips?
You learn additional sorcerer cantrips of your choice at higher levels, as shown in the Cantrips Known column of the Sorcerer table. The Sorcerer table shows how many spell slots you have to cast your spells of 1st level and higher. To cast one of these sorcerer spells, you must expend a slot of the spell’s level or higher.
Can a cantrip benefit from a spell attack modifier?
You are correct that there is no mention of all spells getting a bonus to damage based on your proficency or your spellcasting ability. Yes, cantrips do benefit from spell attack modifiers – d20 + Proficiency Bonus + Spellcasting stat modifier; but this bonus is only for the attack roll.
