Magic Missile

Level 1 Evocation

Magic Missile is a level 1 evocation spell in D&D 5e (2024 rules), available to the Sorcerer, Wizard. Casting time: Action. Range: 120 feet. Duration: Instantaneous.

Level
Level 1
School
Evocation
Casting Time
Action
Range
120 feet
Components
V, S
Duration
Instantaneous

Description

You create three glowing darts of magical force. Each dart hits 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.

Classes that can cast Magic Missile

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