Cure Wounds

Level & School
1st-level abjuration
Casting Time
Action
Range
Touch
Components
V, S
Duration
Instantaneous
Classes
Bard, Cleric, Druid, Paladin, Ranger

A creature you touch regains a number of Hit Points equal to 2d8 plus your spellcasting ability modifier.

Using a Higher-Level Spell Slot. The healing increases by 2d8 for each spell slot level above 1.

Level & School
1st-level evocation
Casting Time
Action
Range
Touch
Components
V, S
Duration
Instantaneous
Classes
Bard, Cleric, Druid, Paladin, Ranger

A creature you touch regains a number of hit points equal to 1d8 + your spellcasting ability modifier. This spell has no effect on undead or constructs.

Using a Higher-Level Spell Slot. When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 2nd level or higher, the healing increases by 1d8 for each slot level above 1st.

Cure Wounds 5.5e 2024 vs. 5e 2014 edition differences

The 2014 version heals 1d8 + spellcasting modifier, with each level above 1st adding 1d8. The 2024 version heals 2d8 + spellcasting modifier, with each level above 1st adding 2d8. The spell's school changed from evocation to abjuration.

Spells similar to Cure Wounds

  • Healing Word

    Both spells provide healing but differ in terms of range and healing amount.

  • Lesser Restoration

    Both spells involve a touch and offer a significant benefit to creatures.

  • Aid

    Similar touch-based healing and buffing approach to increase Hit Points.

  • Mass Cure Wounds

    Both spells restore hit points but differ in the number of targets healed.

  • Prayer of Healing

    Both provide healing over a wider area or multiple targets but have different mechanics.