Acid Splash

[Nuku]

Acid Splash notes that the acid fades after a round.

Does this mean the 1d3 damage is inflicted two rounds(on impact, and just before fading)?

[Cao Phen]

Initial spell damage only. No residual damage the next round.

What you can do is use a flask of acid as a material component to make it like what you wanted, initial damage and damage the next round. Drawback is that the flask of acid is consumed with the spell.

[Nuku]

Ah, ok. I do wonder why they noted the fading thing?

[Seranov]

Melting locks or something, maybe?

[mplindustries]

If it didn't fade, you could use it to create an endless supply of acid, fill vials full of it, and sell them for 10gp each.

[Jeraa]

Nuku wrote:

Ah, ok. I do wonder why they noted the fading thing?

Because, as Acid Splash is a Conjuration [Creation] spell with an instantaneous duration, the acid should keep on existing after the spell ends. Saying it disappears removes that. Prevents people from spamming a cantrip for infinite amounts of acid. Create Water was also given a similiar line in Pathfinder, to prevent abuse. (The water from Create water didn't disappear within a day in 3.5 D&D like it does in Pathfinder. For that matter, the acid from Acid Splash didn't disappear in 3.5 either.)

Quote:

Creation: A creation spell manipulates matter to create an object or creature in the place the spellcaster designates. If the spell has a duration other than instantaneous, magic holds the creation together, and when the spell ends, the conjured creature or object vanishes without a trace. If the spell has an instantaneous duration, the created object or creature is merely assembled through magic. It lasts indefinitely and does not depend on magic for its existence.

[Nuku]

Ah ha, an excellent reason. Many thanks.