Shield (spell)

See also: Shields for the Equipment type.

Shield is a level 1 abjuration spell. This spell allows spellcasters to avoid being hit by an enemy attack at the last possible instant. It also completely nullifies Magic Missile.

Description

When you are about to be hit by an enemy, use your Reaction to increase your  Armour Class by 5. You also take no damage from  Magic Missile. These effects last until the start of your next turn.

Properties

Cost

Reaction + Level 1 Spell Slot

Details

 Range: Self

At higher levels

Casting this spell at a higher level grants no additional benefit.

Condition: Shield

 Shield

Duration: 1 turn

• Immune to Magic Missile. Armour Class is increased by 5.

How to learn

Classes:

• Class Level 1: Sorcerer, and Wizard

• Class Level 3: Arcane Trickster, and Eldritch Knight

Feats:

•  Magic Initiate: Sorcerer
•  Magic Initiate: Wizard

Granted by the following items:

• Amulet of the Harpers ( Recharge: Long rest)
• Shield of Shielding ( Recharge: Long rest)
• Elegant Studded Leather ( Recharge: Short rest)

Notes

• This spell can trigger under a Sussur Flower Antimagic Field and Barbarian's Rage.
• After patch 7, this spell still does not grant  Arcane Ward charges despite being an Abjuration spell and consuming a spell slot.

External Links

• Shield (spell) on the Forgotten Realms Wiki