Healing Word
2024 Rules
- Level & School
- 1st-level abjuration
- Casting Time
- Bonus action
- Range
- 60 feet
- Components
- V
- Duration
- Instantaneous
- Classes
- Bard, Cleric, Druid
- Source
- Player's Handbook (2024)
A creature of your choice that you can see within range regains Hit Points equal to 2d4 plus your spellcasting ability modifier.
Using a Higher-Level Spell Slot. The healing increases by 2d4 for each spell slot level above 1.
2014 Rules
- Level & School
- 1st-level evocation
- Casting Time
- Bonus action
- Range
- 60 feet
- Components
- V
- Duration
- Instantaneous
- Classes
- Bard, Cleric, Druid
- Source
- Player's Handbook (2014)
A creature of your choice that you can see within range regains hit points equal to 1d4 + 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 1d4 for each slot level above 1st.
Healing Word 5.5e 2024 vs. 5e 2014 edition differences
How popular is Healing Word in 5e?
Healing Word is the #3 most popular level 1 spell (of 82) and the #3 most picked level 1 Druid spell (of 22).
Among level 1 spells, Healing Word ranks just below Detect Magic and just above Shield in popularity.
- #5 (of 567) most popular 5e spell
- #3 (of 82) most popular level 1 spell
- #3 (of 22) most picked level 1 Druid spell
- #4 (of 27) most picked level 1 Bard spell
- #4 (of 17) most picked level 1 Cleric spell
Read about how this popularity data is calculated.
Spells similar to Healing Word
Cure Wounds 1st-level abjuration
It is a 1st-level Abjuration spell that instantly restores Hit Points to one creature, with substantial class-list overlap.
Players prefer Cure Wounds over Healing Word
Mass Healing Word 3rd-level abjuration
Both provide instantaneous healing at 60 feet through a spoken word, though this spell affects several creatures at a higher level.
Players prefer Mass Healing Word over Healing Word
Mass Cure Wounds 5th-level abjuration
The same bard, cleric, and druid lists share a ranged, instantaneous healing spell that restores Hit Points to a group.
Players prefer Healing Word over Mass Cure Wounds
Aid 2nd-level abjuration
This low-level Abjuration spell supports injured allies and is available to bard, cleric, and druid characters.
Players prefer Healing Word over Aid
Prayer of Healing 2nd-level abjuration
Both are instantaneous restorative spells, but Prayer of Healing trades Healing Word’s range and speed for multiple targets.
Players prefer Healing Word over Prayer of Healing
Healing Spirit 2nd-level conjuration
It offers repeatable healing to allies at 60 feet, making it a comparable restorative option despite requiring concentration.
Players prefer Healing Word over Healing Spirit