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Mass Healing Word 5e spell

3rd-level evocation · 2024 version below

Casting time
1 bonus action
Range
60 feet
Components
V
Duration
Instantaneous
School
Evocation
Level
3

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.

At higher levels

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 healing by spell slot level

Spell slot levelHealingAverage
3rd1d4 + mod2.5 + mod
4th2d4 + mod5 + mod
5th3d4 + mod7.5 + mod
6th4d4 + mod10 + mod
7th5d4 + mod12.5 + mod
8th6d4 + mod15 + mod
9th7d4 + mod17.5 + mod

Averages are the dice’s expected total; “mod” is your spellcasting ability modifier. Roll any row in the dice roller.

Classes that can cast Mass Healing Word

ClassFirst availableSpellcasting ability
Cleric spells5th character levelWisdom

Mass Healing Word in the 2024 rules

The 2024 Player’s Handbook revised many spells, and the SRD 5.2 carries the new text. What changed from the 2014 version above:

Casting time
Bonus Action
Range
60 feet
Components
V
Duration
Instantaneous
School
Abjuration
Level
3
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.

2024 version from the SRD 5.2. Most tables settle on one edition, so check which one yours uses.

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