# False Life *1st-level, Necromancy* - **Casting time:** 1 action - **Range:** Self - **Components:** V, S, a drop of alcohol - **Duration:** Instantaneous You gain `2d4 + 4` [Temporary Hit Points](temporary-hit-points-xphb.md). **Using a Higher-Level Spell Slot.** You gain 5 additional [Temporary Hit Points](temporary-hit-points-xphb.md) for each spell slot level above 1. **Classes**: [Bard](list-spells-classes-bard.md); [Sorcerer](list-spells-classes-sorcerer.md); [Sorcerer](list-spells-classes-sorcerer.md); [Wizard](list-spells-classes-wizard.md); [Wizard](list-spells-classes-wizard.md); [Rogue (Arcane Trickster)](list-spells-classes-rogue-xphb-arcane-trickster-xphb.md); [Bard (College of Lore)](list-spells-classes-bard-xphb-college-of-lore-xphb.md); [Fighter (Eldritch Knight)](list-spells-classes-fighter-xphb-eldritch-knight-xphb.md) *Source: Player's Handbook (2024) p. 271. Available in the Free Rules (2024)*