Vampiric Touch
3rd-level Necromancy
System Reference Document 5.2 (D&D 2024) · Content reviewed 2026-07-11
Vampiric Touch is a 3rd-level necromancy spell in D&D 5e (2024). The touch of your shadow-wreathed hand can siphon life force from others to heal your wounds. Make a melee spell attack against one creature within reach. On a hit, the target takes 3d6 Necrotic damage, and you regain Hit Points equal to half the amount…
- Casting Time
- 1 action
- Range
- Self
- Components
- V, S
- Duration
- Concentration, up to 1 minute
- Damage Type
- Necrotic
- Classes
- Sorcerer, Warlock, Wizard
The touch of your shadow-wreathed hand can siphon life force from others to heal your wounds. Make a melee spell attack against one creature within reach. On a hit, the target takes 3d6 Necrotic damage, and you regain Hit Points equal to half the amount of Necrotic damage dealt. Until the spell ends, you can make the attack again on each of your turns as a Magic action, targeting the same creature or a different one.
Using a higher-level spell slot
The damage increases by 1d6 for each spell slot level above 3.
Common questions
What level is Vampiric Touch?
Vampiric Touch is a 3rd-level necromancy spell in the 2024 D&D rules.
What is the casting time of Vampiric Touch?
Vampiric Touch has a casting time of 1 action, with a range of Self.
Does Vampiric Touch require concentration?
Yes. Vampiric Touch requires concentration, lasting 1 minute.
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