Dungeons & Dragons Fifth Edition SRD

Vampiric Touch 5e Spell: Damage, Range, and Rules

Vampiric Touch is a 3rd-level Necromancy spell for Warlock, Wizard. Casting time: 1 action. Range: Self. Duration: Up to 1 minute. It deals 3d6 Necrotic damage at its base level.



Vampiric Touch

3rd-level Necromancy
Casting Time 1 action
Range Self
Components V, S
Duration Concentration, Up to 1 minute

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.


Damage Type: Necrotic  ·  Necrotic Damage Spells
Damage by Slot Level:
  • Level 3: 3d6
  • Level 4: 4d6
  • Level 5: 5d6
  • Level 6: 6d6
  • Level 7: 7d6
  • Level 8: 8d6
  • Level 9: 9d6

Classes:
Subclasses:
Lore

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can cast Vampiric Touch in D&D 5e?

Vampiric Touch is available to the following classes: Warlock, Wizard. It is also available to these subclasses: Lore.

Is Vampiric Touch a concentration spell in D&D 5e?

Yes, Vampiric Touch requires concentration and lasts up to Up to 1 minute.

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

Vampiric Touch is a 3rd-level Necromancy spell.

How much damage does Vampiric Touch do in D&D 5e?

Vampiric Touch deals 3d6 Necrotic damage at its base level in D&D 5th Edition. Its damage increases when you cast it with a higher-level slot.

What is the range and casting time of Vampiric Touch in D&D 5e?

Vampiric Touch has a range of Self and a casting time of 1 action in D&D 5th Edition.

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