Beacon of Hope

Level & School
3rd-level abjuration
Casting Time
Action
Range
30 feet
Components
V, S
Duration
Concentration, up to 1 minute
Classes
Cleric

Choose any number of creatures within range. For the duration, each target has Advantage on Wisdom saving throws and Death Saving Throws and regains the maximum number of Hit Points possible from any healing.

Level & School
3rd-level abjuration
Casting Time
Action
Range
30 feet
Components
V, S
Duration
Concentration, 1 minute
Classes
Cleric

This spell bestows hope and vitality. Choose any number of creatures within range. For the duration, each target has advantage on Wisdom saving throws and death saving throws, and regains the maximum number of hit points possible from any healing.

Beacon of Hope 5.5e 2024 vs. 5e 2014 edition differences

The 2024 version clarifies the duration as "up to 1 minute," but the mechanics remain the same. The advantage on Wisdom and Death Saving Throws, and maximum healing from healing, are consistent. No significant mechanical differences are present.

Spells similar to Beacon of Hope

  • Aura of Vitality

    Both provide healing benefits to multiple targets and have a similar range and duration.

  • Mass Healing Word

    Both provide healing to multiple targets but Mass Healing Word can heal larger amounts.

  • Cure Wounds

    Both are healing spells but Cure Wounds targets only one creature at a time.

  • Prayer of Healing

    Both are area healing spells that affect multiple targets within range.

  • Shield of Faith

    Both provide a protective buff to a target, although Shield of Faith is focused on AC.