Cure Wounds
1st-level Abjuration
System Reference Document 5.2 (D&D 2024) · Content reviewed 2026-07-11
Cure Wounds is a 1st-level abjuration spell in D&D 5e (2024). A creature you touch regains a number of Hit Points equal to 2d8 plus your spellcasting ability modifier.
- Casting Time
- 1 action
- Range
- Touch
- Components
- V, S
- Duration
- Instantaneous
- Classes
- Bard, Cleric, Druid, Paladin, Ranger
A creature you touch regains a number of Hit Points equal to 2d8 plus your spellcasting ability modifier.
Using a higher-level spell slot
The healing increases by 2d8 for each spell slot level above 1.
Common questions
What level is Cure Wounds?
Cure Wounds is a 1st-level abjuration spell in the 2024 D&D rules.
What is the casting time of Cure Wounds?
Cure Wounds has a casting time of 1 action, with a range of Touch.
Does Cure Wounds require concentration?
No. Cure Wounds does not require concentration.
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