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How does Vital Strike effect weapon-like spells (ie Chill Touch, Inflict Light Wounds)?

April 26, 2017chill inflict light spells strike touch vital wounds

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How does Vital Strike effect weapon-like spells (ie Chill Touch, Inflict Light Wounds)?

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(James Jacobs 11/6/09) Vital Strike wasn’t ever intended to give spellcasters a way to double their damage dice, and you can expect it to be reworded in an upcoming FAQ sooner or later to enforce this role. [Source] A: (James Jacobs 11/5/09) Vital Strike does not allow you to sneak out extra damage with spells unless that spell works like a weapon. You could vital strike with a flame blade. Not with a scorching ray.