Magic Missile
1st-level Evocation
System Reference Document 5.2 (D&D 2024) · Content reviewed 2026-07-11
Magic Missile is a 1st-level evocation spell in D&D 5e (2024). You create three glowing darts of magical force. Each dart strikes a creature of your choice that you can see within range. A dart deals 1d4 + 1 Force damage to its target. The darts all strike simultaneously, and you can direct them to hit one creature…
- Casting Time
- 1 action
- Range
- 120 feet
- Components
- V, S
- Duration
- Instantaneous
- Damage Type
- Force
- Classes
- Sorcerer, Wizard
You create three glowing darts of magical force. Each dart strikes a creature of your choice that you can see within range. A dart deals 1d4 + 1 Force damage to its target. The darts all strike simultaneously, and you can direct them to hit one creature or several.
Using a higher-level spell slot
The spell creates one more dart for each spell slot level above 1.
Common questions
What level is Magic Missile?
Magic Missile is a 1st-level evocation spell in the 2024 D&D rules.
What is the casting time of Magic Missile?
Magic Missile has a casting time of 1 action, with a range of 120 feet.
Does Magic Missile require concentration?
No. Magic Missile does not require concentration.