Magic Missile

1st-level evocation

Casting Time: 1 action
Range: 120 feet
Components: V, S
Duration: Instantaneous

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.

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.

Sorcerer · Wizard

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Other 1st-level spells for the same classes

Questions

What level is Magic Missile?

Magic Missile is a 1st-level evocation spell.

Which classes can cast Magic Missile?

Sorcerer and Wizard have Magic Missile on their spell list.

Does Magic Missile need concentration?

No. Its duration is instantaneous.

What does Magic Missile do 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.