Prayer of Healing

Level & School
2nd-level abjuration
Casting Time
10 minutes
Range
30 feet
Components
V
Duration
Instantaneous
Classes
Cleric, Paladin

Up to five creatures of your choice who remain within range for the spell's entire casting gain the benefits of a Short Rest and also regain 2d8 Hit Points. A creature can't be affected by this spell again until that creature finishes a Long Rest.

Using a Higher-Level Spell Slot. The healing increases by 1d8 for each spell slot level above 2.

Level & School
2nd-level evocation
Casting Time
10 minutes
Range
30 feet
Components
V
Duration
Instantaneous
Classes
Cleric

Up to six creatures of your choice that you can see within range each regain hit points equal to 2d8 + 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 3rd level or higher, the healing increases by 1d8 for each slot level above 2nd.

Prayer of Healing 5.5e 2024 vs. 5e 2014 edition differences

The 2024 version affects only five creatures, not six, and grants the benefits of a Short Rest instead of just healing. It also allows affected creatures to regain Hit Points, and they cannot be affected again until a Long Rest. The 2014 version heals six creatures and only restores hit points.

Spells similar to Prayer of Healing

  • Healing Word

    Both spells provide healing and can affect multiple allies within a specific range.

  • Mass Healing Word

    This spell heals multiple creatures and is also an abjuration spell like Prayer of Healing.

  • Cure Wounds

    Both spells are healing spells, but Prayer of Healing benefits multiple targets at once.

  • Aid

    Aid increases Hit Point maximums and is a party-focused abjuration spell similar to Prayer of Healing.

  • Lesser Restoration

    Both spells involve healing and support, but focus on removing conditions rather than restoring hit points.