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Prayer of Healing 5e spell

2nd-level evocation · 2024 version below

Casting time
10 minutes
Range
30 feet
Components
V
Duration
Instantaneous
School
Evocation
Level
2

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.

At higher levels

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 healing by spell slot level

Spell slot levelHealingAverage
2nd2d8 + mod9 + mod
3rd3d8 + mod13.5 + mod
4th4d8 + mod18 + mod
5th5d8 + mod22.5 + mod
6th6d8 + mod27 + mod
7th7d8 + mod31.5 + mod
8th8d8 + mod36 + mod
9th9d8 + mod40.5 + 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 Prayer of Healing

ClassFirst availableSpellcasting ability
Cleric spells3rd character levelWisdom

Prayer of Healing 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
10 minutes
Range
30 feet
Components
V
Duration
Instantaneous
School
Abjuration
Level
2
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.

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

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