Healing Word Spell — 2024 & 2014 Rules
Healing Word restores an ally at range with only a spoken word and a Bonus Action.
At a Glance
| 2024 | Bard, Cleric, Druid 1 — 2d4 + spellcasting modifier |
|---|---|
| 2014 | Bard, Cleric, Druid 1 — 1d4 + spellcasting modifier |
| Range | 60 feet |
| Casting Time | Bonus Action |
Choose Your Edition
Healing Word — 5.5e / 2024
| Level | 1st-level Abjuration |
|---|---|
| Casting Time | Bonus Action |
| Range | 60 feet |
| Components | V |
| Duration | Instantaneous |
One creature you can see within range regains 2d4 + your spellcasting ability modifier Hit Points. Healing increases by 2d4 for each slot level above 1st.
Healing Word — 5e / 2014
| Level | 1st-level Evocation |
|---|---|
| Casting Time | 1 bonus action |
| Range | 60 feet |
| Components | V |
| Duration | Instantaneous |
One creature you can see within range regains 1d4 + your spellcasting ability modifier Hit Points. Healing increases by 1d4 for each slot level above 1st. The spell has no effect on undead or constructs.
What Changed?
2024 doubles the healing dice and slot scaling, moves the spell from Evocation to Abjuration, and removes the old undead/construct exclusion.
Using Healing Word
Its strength is action economy and range. It can restore a fallen ally without requiring the caster to cross the battlefield or spend an Action.
Sources
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