# Magic Missile *(Jim's Magic Missile)* > [!info] Spell Details > | | | > |---|---| > | **Level** | 1st | > | **School** | [[Evocation]] | > | **Casting Time** | 1 Action | > | **Range** | 120 feet | > | **Components** | V, S | > | **Duration** | Instantaneous | > | **Classes** | Sorcerer, Wizard | --- ## Description 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. Magic Missile always hits — no attack roll required. It is blocked only by the *Shield* spell. --- ## 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.