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.