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.
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
At higher levels
Casting this spell at a higher level grants no additional benefit.
Condition: Warding Bond
[[ Warding Bond
(Condition)| Warding Bond
]]
How to learn
Classes:
- Class Level 3: Cleric
Granted by the following 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 received from Warding Bond will trigger a
Concentration Saving throw if the caster is Concentrating on another spell. - 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.
