# Cure Wounds > [!info] Spell Details > | | | > |---|---| > | **Level** | 1st | > | **School** | [[Evocation]] | > | **Casting Time** | 1 Action | > | **Range** | Touch | > | **Components** | V, S | > | **Duration** | Instantaneous | > | **Classes** | Bard, Cleric, Druid, Paladin, Ranger, Artificer | --- ## Description A creature you touch regains a number of hit points equal to **1d8 + your spellcasting ability modifier**. This spell has no effect on undead or constructs. --- ## At Higher Levels When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 2nd level or higher, the healing increases by **1d8** for each slot level above 1st.