Sanctuary

Sanctuary is a level 1 abjuration spell. It allows spellcasters to ward themselves or an ally against enemy attacks.

Description

You or an ally cannot be targeted until you attack or harm a creature. You can still take damage from area spells.

Until the affected entity attacks or harms another creature, it cannot be targeted by enemy attacks. However, it can still take damage from spells that influence a larger area.

Properties

Cost

 Bonus Action +  Level 1 Spell Slot

Details

 Range: 18 m (60 ft)

At higher levels

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

Technical details

UID

Target_Sanctuary

Spell flags

HasSomaticComponent, HasVerbalComponent, IsSpell

Condition: Sanctuary

 Sanctuary

Duration: 10 turns

• Affected entity can't be targeted by enemy attacks or spells. However, it can still take damage from spells that influence a larger area. Condition ends if the affected entity attacks or harms another creature, and will receive  Sanctuary Blocked for 1 turn.

How to learn

Classes:

• Class level 1: Cleric
• Class level 3: Oath of Devotion (Oath Spell)
• Class level 6: College of Lore (via Magical Secrets)
• Class level 10: Bard (via Magical Secrets)

Granted by features:

•  Magic Initiate: Cleric

Bugs

• Several bugs and items of note are associated with the condition granted by this spell. See the  Sanctuary (Condition) page for details.

External links

•  Sanctuary on the Forgotten Realms Wiki