# Inflict Wounds > [!info] Spell Details > | | | > |---|---| > | **Level** | 1st | > | **School** | [[Necromancy]] | > | **Casting Time** | 1 Action | > | **Range** | Touch | > | **Components** | V, S | > | **Duration** | Instantaneous | > | **Classes** | Cleric | --- ## Description Make a melee spell attack against a creature you can reach. On a hit, the target takes **3d10 necrotic damage**. --- ## At Higher Levels When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 2nd level or higher, the damage increases by **1d10** for each slot level above 1st.