Healing Word

Evocation

Level: 1st-level

Casting Time: 1 bonus action

Range: 60 feet

Duration: Instantaneous

Components: V

A creature of your choice that you can see within range regains hit points equal to 1d4 + 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 2nd level or higher, the healing increases by 1d4 for each slot level above 1st.

Spell Details

School: Evocation

Level: 1

Ritual: No

Concentration: No

Classes: Bard, Cleric, Druid

A-Tier Best action economy healing spell: bonus action range healing lets you act offensively while keeping allies alive.

Player Guide

Cast Healing Word as a bonus action to heal an ally from range without sacrificing your action for attacks or control spells. Position yourself behind the frontline to maintain distance while remaining useful. Prioritize healing allies before they drop to 0 HP—preventing damage is more efficient than reactive healing. At higher levels, upcast to 2nd level or higher for d8 or d10 healing when allies take significant burst damage.

Spell Combos

cure-wounds Out-of-combat alternative requiring touch; use Healing Word in combat for the bonus action efficiency.spiritual-weapon Bonus action spell synergy lets you heal and attack in the same turn for action economy dominance.

DM Tips

Healing Word can trivialize action economy at low levels—consider monster tactics that pressure casters early. Track bonus action usage carefully since new players often forget they can't use it if they've already cast another bonus action spell.

Related Spells

cure-wounds