Magic Missile
1st-level Evocation
- Casting Time
- 1 action
- Range
- 120 feet
- Components
- V, S
- Duration
- Instantaneous
- Classes
- Sorcerer, Wizard
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
When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 2nd level or higher, the spell creates one more dart for each slot level above 1st.
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What level is Magic Missile in D&D 5e?
Magic Missile is a 1st-level Evocation spell.
What classes can cast Magic Missile?
Sorcerer, Wizard have Magic Missile on their spell list in the SRD.
What is the casting time and range of Magic Missile?
Magic Missile has a casting time of 1 action and a range of 120 feet. Its duration is Instantaneous.