Inflict Wounds

Level & School
1st-level necromancy
Casting Time
Action
Range
Touch
Components
V, S
Duration
Instantaneous
Classes
Cleric

A creature you touch makes a Constitution saving throw, taking 2d10 Necrotic damage on a failed save or half as much damage on a successful one.

Using a Higher-Level Spell Slot. The damage increases by 1d10 for each spell slot level above 1.

Level & School
1st-level necromancy
Casting Time
Action
Range
Touch
Components
V, S
Duration
Instantaneous
Classes
Cleric

Make a melee spell attack against a creature you can reach. On a hit, the target takes 3d10 necrotic damage.

Using a Higher-Level Spell Slot. When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 2nd level or higher, the damage increases by 1d10 for each slot level above 1st.

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

The 2014 version deals damage on a hit with a melee spell attack (3d10), while the 2024 version requires a Constitution saving throw, dealing 2d10 necrotic damage on a failed save or half on success. The damage scaling with higher-level slots remains the same.

Spells similar to Inflict Wounds

  • Chill Touch

    Both are touch spells that deal necrotic damage.

  • Poison Spray

    Both deal damage through a ranged spell attack and have a similar mechanic.

  • Ray of Sickness

    Both are necromancy spells that deal damage and inflict a condition on a failed save.

  • Vampiric Touch

    Both involve touching a target to deal necrotic damage and have healing properties.

  • Bestow Curse

    Both spells involve a touch and apply debilitating effects to targets.