Chromatic Orb

You throw a 5-inch-diameter orb of elemental energy at a creature you can see within range of the spell. Make a ranged attack with magic; if it hits, the creature takes 3d8 damage based on the element used.

Each of the elements has a secondary effect that can be seen in the table “Effects for Spells by Type of Damage”, this table is found in Chapter 10: Spellcasting.

At Higher Levels. When you cast this spell by expending mana points equal to a spell of 2nd level or higher, the damage increases by 1d8 for each spell level above 1st. When cast as a spell of 5th level or higher, this spell’s damage becomes magical.