Extra attack requires the Attack action. Cantrips use the Cast a Spell action. They don’t work together unless a gesture explicitly allows it, which none currently do. Unfortunately you cannot.
Do cantrips count as weapon attacks?
No. There are cantrips that need a weapon attack to function, like Booming Blade. However, you use the cast a spell action, not the attack, so that weapon attack is not eligible for the benefits of Extra Attack.
What counts as the attack action 5e?
Attack. The most Common action to take in combat is the Attack action, whether you are swinging a sword, firing an arrow from a bow, or brawling with your fists. With this action, you make one melee or ranged Attack. See the “Making an Attack” section for the rules that govern attacks.
Can you cast a cantrip as an extra attack?
The New Bladesinger Classes extra attack feature allows you to cast a cantrip as one of your extra attacks, but you can’t use that to cast two cantrips.
Can a cantrip be used as an extra attack?
Casting a spell uses the Cast a Spell action, not the Attack action. Therefore you can’t cast a spell as your extra attack.
When does a spell count as an attack?
Beginning at 5th level, you can attack twice, instead of once, whenever you take the Attack action on your turn. Casting a spell uses the Cast a Spell action, not the Attack action. Therefore you can’t cast a spell as your extra attack.
Can you cast a spell as an extra attack?
Therefore you can’t cast a spell as your extra attack. 1.) (As previously stated) Extra Attack only gives you the ability to attack more than once when you take the Attack Action on your turn. Although Firebolt involves “an attack”, it is not the Attack action.
How much damage does a fire bolt do?
On a hit, the target takes 1d10 fire damage. A flammable object hit by this spell ignites if it isn’t being worn or carried. This spell’s damage increases by 1d10 when you reach 5th level (2d10), 11th level (3d10), and 17th level (4d10). ↑ Wizards of the Coast.
