Mass Healing Word
2024 Rules
- Level & School
- 3rd-level abjuration
- Casting Time
- Bonus action
- Range
- 60 feet
- Components
- V
- Duration
- Instantaneous
- Classes
- Bard, Cleric
- Source
- Player's Handbook (2024)
Up to six creatures of your choice that you can see within range regain Hit Points equal to 2d4 plus your spellcasting ability modifier.
Using a Higher-Level Spell Slot. The healing increases by 1d4 for each spell slot level above 3.
2014 Rules
- Level & School
- 3rd-level evocation
- Casting Time
- Bonus action
- Range
- 60 feet
- Components
- V
- Duration
- Instantaneous
- Classes
- Bard, Cleric
- Source
- Player's Handbook (2014)
As you call out words of restoration, up to six creatures of your choice that you can see within range regain 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 4th level or higher, the healing increases by 1d4 for each slot level above 3rd.
Mass Healing Word 5.5e 2024 vs. 5e 2014 edition differences
Mass Healing Word popularity
How popular is Mass Healing Word? It is a commonly found spell in the game, and is often chosen over other options when available. This spell is a reliable addition to any spellbook.
- #1 picked level 3 Bard spell
- #2 picked level 3 Cleric spell
- Top 10% of all level 3 spells
- Top 25% of all 5e spells
Read about how this popularity data is calculated.
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Prayer of Healing 2nd-level abjuration
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Mass Cure Wounds 5th-level abjuration
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Healing Word 1st-level abjuration
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