Shocking grasp

The spell Shocking Grasp charges the caster's hand with electrical energy, that damages a touched foe. A foe with a lot of metal can be much easier to hit.

Shocking grasp is a common spell in the Realms, though not a popular one.

After the events of the Spellplague this spell fell completely out of us.

History
The Netherese arcanist Volhm is given the credit for the creation of this spell in -1970 DR.

Known Users
Pre-spellplague, the underwizards of the Arcane Brotherhood typically know and use this spell.