Vampiric Touch

3rd-level Necromancy

Casting Time
1 action
Range
Self
Components
V, S
Duration
Up to 1 minute (concentration)
Classes
Warlock, Wizard

The touch of your shadow-wreathed hand can siphon life force from others to heal your wounds. Make a melee spell attack against a creature within your reach. On a hit, the target takes 3d6 necrotic damage, and you regain hit points equal to half the amount of necrotic damage dealt. Until the spell ends, you can make the attack again on each of your turns as an action.

At Higher Levels

When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 4th level or higher, the damage increases by 1d6 for each slot level above 3rd.

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Frequently asked questions

What level is Vampiric Touch in D&D 5e?

Vampiric Touch is a 3rd-level Necromancy spell.

What classes can cast Vampiric Touch?

Warlock, Wizard have Vampiric Touch on their spell list in the SRD.

What is the casting time and range of Vampiric Touch?

Vampiric Touch has a casting time of 1 action and a range of Self. Its duration is Up to 1 minute (requires concentration).