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Warding Bond is a level 2 abjuration spell. This spell allows spellcasters to bolster an ally's defenses while also sharing any damage they receive.
Armour Class and 
Saving throws.
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| type = spell | |||
| uid = Target_WardingBond | |||
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| level = 2 | | level = 2 | ||
| school = Abjuration | | school = Abjuration | ||
| | | summary = This spell allows spellcasters to bolster an ally's defenses while also sharing any damage they receive. | ||
| description = Ward an ally. They gain [[Resistances|resistance]] to all damage, and a +1 bonus to their {{ArmourClass}} and {{SavingThrow}}s. | |||
| extra description = Each time the target takes damage, the spellcaster takes the same amount of damage. | |||
| cost = action, spell2 | |||
| range = melee | |||
| condition 1 = Warding Bond (Target) | |||
| condition 1 duration = Long Rest | |||
| condition 2 = Warding Bond (Caster) | |||
| condition 2 duration = Long Rest | |||
| classes = Cleric | | classes = Cleric | ||
| class learns at level 3 = Cleric | | class learns at level 3 = Cleric | ||
| class learns at level | | class learns at level 5 = Oath of the Crown:Oath Spell | ||
| | | granted by items = Viconia's Walking Fortress:Long Rest | ||
| other ways to learn = | |||
* Also granted by the ring {{RarityItem|True Love's Embrace}}. The spell can only be cast once per [[Long Rest]], and the target must be wearing the matching ring, {{RarityItem|True Love's Caress}}. | |||
| notes = | |||
* This spell can be active on multiple allies at once. In such a case, the caster will redirect damage from ''all'' allies that have received Warding Bond from them. | |||
* Damage redirected by Warding Bond will trigger a {{Concentration}} {{SavingThrow}} if the caster is concentrating on another spell. | |||
* Damage redirected by Warding Bond can be reduced by the caster's [[resistances]] (if any). | |||
* Warding Bond will remain active on the target party member if the caster is Downed, but will be removed if the caster dies. | |||
* Warding Bond will have no effect on a party member who has already cast Warding Bond. | |||
** If multiple party members cast Warding Bond on each other, Warding Bond will not activate for either party member (Resistances and bonuses to Armour Class and Saving Throws are removed, and damage is not redirected). | |||
** If a party member casts Warding Bond on another party member, then that party member casts Warding Bond on a third party member, Warding Bond will only activate for the third party member (who has not cast Warding Bond). | |||
* Warding Bond will persist if the caster is dismissed back to camp. In such a case, the caster will continue to receive damage redirected from their bonded target, and will be damaged (or potentially dead) when returning to camp. | |||
* This spell must remain [[Spells#Prepared Spells|Prepared]] by the caster; removing this spell from the caster's Prepared Spells list will remove the buff from themselves and the party members they cast Warding Bond on. | |||
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== External | == External links == | ||
* {{FRWiki|Warding bond|long}} | * {{FRWiki|Warding bond|long}} | ||
Latest revision as of 00:06, 8 February 2025
Description
Ward an ally. They gain resistance to all damage, and a +1 bonus to their Armour Class and Saving throws. Each time the target takes damage, the spellcaster takes the same amount of damage.
Properties
- Cost
Action + 
Level 2 Spell Slot- Details
Melee: 1.5 m / 5 ft
UID
Target_WardingBond
At higher levels
Casting this spell at a higher level grants no additional benefit.
Condition: Warding Bond (Target)
Duration: Until Long rest
- Affected entity has a +1 bonus to Armour Class and Saving throws, and Resistance to all damage.
- Each time it takes damage, the spellcaster takes the same amount of damage.
Condition: Warding Bond (Caster)
Duration: Until Long rest
- Creature is bound to an ally. Each time the ally takes damage, the creature takes the same amount of damage.
How to learn
Classes:
- Class level 3: Cleric
- Class level 5: Oath of the Crown (Oath Spell)
Granted by items:
Viconia's Walking Fortress (
Recharge: Long rest)
Other ways to learn:
- Also granted by the ring
True Love's Embrace. The spell can only be cast once per Long Rest, and the target must be wearing the matching ring, True Love's Caress.
Notes
- This spell can be active on multiple allies at once. In such a case, the caster will redirect damage from all allies that have received Warding Bond from them.
- Damage redirected by Warding Bond will trigger a
Saving throw if the caster is concentrating on another spell. - Damage redirected by Warding Bond can be reduced by the caster's resistances (if any).
- Warding Bond will remain active on the target party member if the caster is Downed, but will be removed if the caster dies.
- Warding Bond will have no effect on a party member who has already cast Warding Bond.
- If multiple party members cast Warding Bond on each other, Warding Bond will not activate for either party member (Resistances and bonuses to Armour Class and Saving Throws are removed, and damage is not redirected).
- If a party member casts Warding Bond on another party member, then that party member casts Warding Bond on a third party member, Warding Bond will only activate for the third party member (who has not cast Warding Bond).
- Warding Bond will persist if the caster is dismissed back to camp. In such a case, the caster will continue to receive damage redirected from their bonded target, and will be damaged (or potentially dead) when returning to camp.
- This spell must remain Prepared by the caster; removing this spell from the caster's Prepared Spells list will remove the buff from themselves and the party members they cast Warding Bond on.
