# Magic Missile - **Level**: 1 - **Classes**: Sorcerer, Wizard - **Casting Time**: 1 action - **Range**: 120 feet - **Components**: V, S - **Duration**: Instantaneous - **Source**: [5e Core Rules](http://dnd.wizards.com/articles/features/systems-reference-document-srd) 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. **Using a Higher-Level Spell Slot.** 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.