Power Word Heal
2024 Rules
- Level & School
- 9th-level enchantment
- Casting Time
- Action
- Range
- 60 feet
- Components
- V, S
- Duration
- Instantaneous
- Classes
- Bard, Cleric
- Source
- Player's Handbook (2024)
A wave of healing energy washes over one creature you can see within range. The target regains all its Hit Points. If the creature has the Charmed, Frightened, Paralyzed, Poisoned, or Stunned condition, the condition ends. If the creature has the Prone condition, it can use its Reaction to stand up.
2014 Rules
- Level & School
- 9th-level evocation
- Casting Time
- Action
- Range
- Touch
- Components
- V, S
- Duration
- Instantaneous
- Classes
- Bard, Cleric
- Source
- Player's Handbook (2014)
A wave of healing energy washes over the creature you touch. The target regains all its hit points. If the creature is charmed, frightened, paralyzed, or stunned, the condition ends. If the creature is prone, it can use its reaction to stand up. This spell has no effect on undead or constructs.
Power Word Heal 5.5e 2024 vs. 5e 2014 edition differences
Power Word Heal popularity
How popular is Power Word Heal? It is a seldom seen spell in the game, but is chosen above nearly all other options when available. This spell is a rare gem that spellcasters seek out.
- #1 picked level 9 Bard spell
- #1 picked level 9 Cleric spell
- #2 of all level 9 spells
- Bottom 50% of all 5e spells
Read about how this popularity data is calculated.
Spells similar to Power Word Heal
Heal 6th-level abjuration
The two spells provide powerful ranged, instantaneous recovery to one creature, with this spell offering a much greater amount.
Players prefer Power Word Heal over Heal
Mass Heal 9th-level abjuration
Both are 9th-level spells that instantly restore hit points at 60 feet, though this one affects a single creature.
Players prefer Power Word Heal over Mass Heal
Regenerate 7th-level transmutation
Both are major restorative spells available to bard and cleric characters, although Regenerate works over time and requires touch.
Players prefer Power Word Heal over Regenerate
Mass Cure Wounds 5th-level abjuration
This spell also restores hit points instantly at 60 feet and is useful for emergency party recovery, but affects several creatures for less total healing.
Players prefer Power Word Heal over Mass Cure Wounds
Power Word Fortify 7th-level enchantment
It shares the same level, school, classes, range, instantaneous timing, and high-impact restorative design.
Players prefer Power Word Heal over Power Word Fortify
Greater Restoration 5th-level abjuration
It similarly removes serious debilitating conditions instantly, making it a natural alternative when recovery matters more than raw hit points.
Players prefer Power Word Heal over Greater Restoration