Mass Cure Wounds
2024 Rules
- Level & School
- 5th-level abjuration
- Casting Time
- Action
- Range
- 60 feet
- Components
- V, S
- Duration
- Instantaneous
- Classes
- Bard, Cleric, Druid
A wave of healing energy washes out from a point you can see within range. Choose up to six creatures in a 30-foot-radius Sphere centered on that point. Each target regains Hit Points equal to 5d8 plus your spellcasting ability modifier.
Using a Higher-Level Spell Slot. The healing increases by 1d8 for each spell slot level above 5.
2014 Rules
- Level & School
- 5th-level evocation
- Casting Time
- Action
- Range
- 60 feet
- Components
- V, S
- Duration
- Instantaneous
- Classes
- Bard, Cleric, Druid
A wave of healing energy washes out from a point of your choice within range. Choose up to six creatures in a 30-foot radius sphere centered on that point. Each target regains hit points equal to 3d8 + 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 6th level or higher, the healing increases by 1d8 for each slot level above 5th.
Mass Cure Wounds 5.5e 2024 vs. 5e 2014 edition differences
Mass Cure Wounds popularity
How popular is Mass Cure Wounds? It is a seldom seen spell in the game, but is often chosen over other options when available. This spell could be a valuable addition for spellbooks.
- #2 picked level 5 Cleric spell
- #3 picked level 5 Druid spell
- Top 25% of all level 5 spells
- Top 25% picked level 5 Bard spell
- Bottom 50% of all 5e spells
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