Inflict Wounds

1st-level necromancy · D&D 5e (SRD)

2024 rules (SRD 5.2.1)

Casting Time: 1 action
Range: Touch
Components: V, S
Duration: Instantaneous

A creature you touch makes a Constitution saving throw, taking Necrotic damage on a failed save or half as much damage on a successful one.

Using a Higher-Level Spell Slot

The damage increases by for each spell slot level above 1.

2014 rules (SRD 5.1)

Casting Time: 1 action
Range: Touch
Components: V, S
Duration: Instantaneous

Make a melee spell attack against a creature you can reach. On a hit, the target takes necrotic damage.

At Higher Levels

When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 2nd level or higher, the damage increases by for each slot level above 1st.