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Abjuration School is one of the Subclasses of Wizard. These Wizards are specialized in magic that can protect themselves and allies from spell effects. They also have the ability to gain additional Hit Points whenever they cast an Abjuration spell.
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* '''Abjuration Savant:''' Halves the cost to learn Abjuration spells from Spell Scrolls. Learning these spells will only cost <code>25gp</code> per spell level. | * '''Abjuration Savant:''' Halves the cost to learn Abjuration spells from Spell Scrolls. Learning these spells will only cost <code>25gp</code> per spell level. | ||
* [[File:Arcane Ward Icon 64px.png|frameless|upright=0.1]] '''Arcane Ward:''' Once per day, when you cast an Abjuration spell of 1st level or higher, you can use a strand of the Spell's magic to create a magical ward that lasts until your next [[Long Rest]]. | * [[File:Arcane Ward Icon 64px.png|frameless|upright=0.1|Arcane Ward]] '''Arcane Ward:''' Once per day, when you cast an Abjuration spell of 1st level or higher, you can use a strand of the Spell's magic to create a magical ward that lasts until your next [[Long Rest]]. | ||
** The ward has a maximum of <code>(2 × Wizard Level) + Intelligence Modifier [[Hit Points#Temporary Hit Points|<span style="color:mediumturquoise">Temporary Hit Points</span>]]</code> and absorbs all damage done to you. When it is reduced to 0 [[Hit Points]], you take the remaining damage, but the magic remains. | ** The ward has a maximum of <code>(2 × Wizard Level) + Intelligence Modifier [[Hit Points#Temporary Hit Points|<span style="color:mediumturquoise">Temporary Hit Points</span>]]</code> and absorbs all damage done to you. When it is reduced to 0 [[Hit Points]], you take the remaining damage, but the magic remains. | ||
** Whenever you cast an Abjuration spell of 1st level or higher, the ward regains a number of [[Hit Points#Temporary Hit Points|<span style="color:mediumturquoise">Temporary Hit Points</span>]] equal to twice the level of the spell. | ** Whenever you cast an Abjuration spell of 1st level or higher, the ward regains a number of [[Hit Points#Temporary Hit Points|<span style="color:mediumturquoise">Temporary Hit Points</span>]] equal to twice the level of the spell. | ||
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* [[File:PassiveFeature_ProjectedWard.png|64x64|frameless|upright=0.1]] '''Projected Ward:''' As a reaction, when a nearby ally takes damage you can sacrifice your '''Arcane Ward''' to reduce the damage they take. | * [[File:PassiveFeature_ProjectedWard.png|64x64|frameless|upright=0.1|Projected Ward]] '''Projected Ward:''' As a reaction, when a nearby ally takes damage you can sacrifice your '''Arcane Ward''' to reduce the damage they take. | ||
=== Level 10 === | === Level 10 === | ||
* [[File:PassiveFeature_ImprovedAbjuration.png|64x64|frameless|upright=0.1]] '''Improved Abjuration:''' Each time you take a [[Short Rest]] the intensity of your '''Arcane Ward''' increases by an amount equal to your Wizard level. | * [[File:PassiveFeature_ImprovedAbjuration.png|64x64|frameless|upright=0.1|Improved Abjuration]] '''Improved Abjuration:''' Each time you take a [[Short Rest]] the intensity of your '''Arcane Ward''' increases by an amount equal to your Wizard level. | ||
== Notes and Trivia == | == Notes and Trivia == | ||
Revision as of 21:30, 3 August 2023
Abjuration spells summon wards, banish enemies, and nullify magic, suitable for those who wish to defend themselves and others.
Subclass Features
Level 2
- Abjuration Savant: Halves the cost to learn Abjuration spells from Spell Scrolls. Learning these spells will only cost
25gpper spell level. 
Arcane Ward: Once per day, when you cast an Abjuration spell of 1st level or higher, you can use a strand of the Spell's magic to create a magical ward that lasts until your next Long Rest.
- The ward has a maximum of
(2 × Wizard Level) + Intelligence Modifier Temporary Hit Pointsand absorbs all damage done to you. When it is reduced to 0 Hit Points, you take the remaining damage, but the magic remains. - Whenever you cast an Abjuration spell of 1st level or higher, the ward regains a number of Temporary Hit Points equal to twice the level of the spell.
- The ward has a maximum of
Level 6
Projected Ward: As a reaction, when a nearby ally takes damage you can sacrifice your Arcane Ward to reduce the damage they take.
Level 10
Improved Abjuration: Each time you take a Short Rest the intensity of your Arcane Ward increases by an amount equal to your Wizard level.
Notes and Trivia
- The implementation of Arcane Ward using the Temporary Hit Points Mechanic is different from that of DnD 5E:
- In 5E, the HP provided by arcane ward is considered it's own HP pool, and does not interfere with Temporary Hit Points. Meaning, A wizard could, for example, cast False Life, before or after gaining Arcane Ward. And benefit from both effects.
- In 5E, the fact that Arcane Ward is its own HP pool also means the wizard would not need to do a saving throw to maintain concentration, if the ward absorbed all damage. In cases where the damage goes through, the challenge of such a saving throw is likewise diminished due to the reduced "actual" damage taken.