Mass Healing Word
2024 Rules
- Level & School
- 3rd-level abjuration
- Casting Time
- Bonus action
- Range
- 60 feet
- Components
- V
- Duration
- Instantaneous
- Classes
- Bard, Cleric
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
- Cleric
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 chosen above nearly all other options when available. This spell is a widely sought-after option.
- #1 picked level 3 Bard spell
- #2 picked level 3 Cleric spell
- Top 25% of all level 3 spells
- Top 50% of all 5e spells
Spells similar to Mass Healing Word
Prayer of Healing 2nd-level abjuration
Heals multiple allies at once at a nearby range and is chosen for group recovery between fights much like this spell.
Players prefer Prayer of Healing over Mass Healing Word
Beacon of Hope 3rd-level abjuration
Doesn't restore hit points directly but is often cast for the same purpose of maximizing and improving group healing.
Players prefer Mass Healing Word over Beacon of Hope
Healing Word 1st-level abjuration
A staple cleric/bard bonus-action spell that heals at a lower level and is the single-target counterpart players pick in similar situations.
Players prefer Mass Healing Word over Healing Word
Cure Wounds 1st-level abjuration
The single-target, lower-level healing spell that fills the same niche when you only need to restore one ally rather than several.
Players prefer Mass Healing Word over Cure Wounds
Mass Cure Wounds 5th-level abjuration
A higher-level mass healing option with the same intent of restoring hit points to many allies in a single cast.
Players prefer Mass Healing Word over Mass Cure Wounds