Advanced Dungeons & Dragons - Simple Q&A

[JadedDM]

Q2: How do touch spells work? If a cleric casts reverse cure light wounds, he has to make an attack roll to touch the target, which then does not get a saving throw. What if the attack roll fails? Can the cleric try again as much as he likes?

In 2E, specifically, the rules state, "When a touch spell is cast, it normally remains effective only for that round. However, certain spells do specify special conditions or durations. Be sure to check each spell description carefully."

So, using Cause Light Wounds, for instance, if you miss the attack roll, the spell fizzles because the description does not specify otherwise.