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Magic Missile

1st-level · Evocation

Source 5e 2024 Rules

Casting Time
Action
Range
120 feet
Duration
Instantaneous
Components
V, S
Source Information
Combat Reference
Damage
1d4 + 1 Force
Target
1 creature
Description

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.

At Higher Levels

The spell creates one more dart for each spell slot level above 1.

Slot Level Progression
Base
1st
1d4 + 1
Force
1 target
Slot
2nd
1d4 + 1
Force
4 targets
Slot
3rd
1d4 + 1
Force
5 targets
Slot
4th
1d4 + 1
Force
6 targets
Slot
5th
1d4 + 1
Force
7 targets
Slot
6th
1d4 + 1
Force
8 targets
Slot
7th
1d4 + 1
Force
9 targets
Slot
8th
1d4 + 1
Force
10 targets
Slot
9th
1d4 + 1
Force
11 targets

About Magic Missile

Magic Missile is a Level 1 level spell from the school of Evocation.

This spell has a casting time of action , and a range of 120.0 ft (36.6 m) . It has a duration of Instantaneous.

Spell Details

Complete details

Complete details about this spell:

  • At Higher Levels: The spell creates one more dart for each spell slot level above 1.

Casting Tips

1 tips

Consider these tips when casting this spell:

  • Tactical Use: Ideal for low-level encounters and utility situations. Consider environmental interactions for creative problem-solving.

School of Magic: Evocation

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Evocation spells manipulate magical energy to produce destructive or constructive effects.

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