[RPG] use one of the attacks to cast a cantrip

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In the D&D campaign I am currently participating in, I am playing as a level 5 high elf champion (I actually just reached level 5 at the end of the last session).

As a High Elf, I got a free cantrip at first level, and chose the firebolt cantrip.

Here's what I'm wondering now: for the purposes of the extra attack feature, does firebolt (and similar cantrips) count as an attack?

Best Answer

Firstly, Extra Attack is a class feature, not a feat.

Secondly, Extra Attack says:

Beginning at 5th level, you can attack twice, instead of once, whenever you take the Attack action on your turn.

To cast Fire Bolt, you take the Cast a Spell action, not the Attack action. Extra Attack only applies to the Attack action.