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Prayer of Healing

Evocation
Level: 2nd-level
Casting Time: 10 minutes
Range: 30 feet
Duration: Instantaneous
Components: V

Up to six creatures of your choice that you can see within range each regain hit points equal to 2d8 + 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 3rd level or higher, the healing increases by 1d8 for each slot level above 2nd.

Spell Details

School: Evocation
Level: 2
Ritual: No
Concentration: No
Classes: Cleric
A-Tier Excellent out-of-combat healing with exceptional action economy for large groups, though poor in-combat utility limits it to specific builds.

Player Guide

Use Prayer of Healing exclusively during short rests or downtime to heal the entire party without consuming limited spell slots during encounters. Its strength lies in healing multiple allies simultaneously at range, making it invaluable for clerics managing group resources. Position yourself safely away from combat before casting, as the 10-minute casting time requires a secure location. Reserve in-combat healing for single-target heals or spell slots that provide action economy advantages.

DM Tips

Prayer of Healing's 10-minute casting time makes it useless in surprise rounds or urgent situations; encourage players to use it during established short rests. Track how many short rests the party takes to balance resource management and ensure this spell doesn't trivialize attrition-based encounters.