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Shield (spell)
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Shield is a level 1 abjuration spell. It allows spellcasters to avoid being hit by an enemy attack at the last possible instant. It also nullifies Magic Missile damage against them.
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.
Technical details
UIDShout_Shield_Wizard
Spell flagsCondition: Shield
How to learn
Classes:
- Class level 1: Sorcerer, Wizard, and The Hexblade
- Class level 3: Arcane Trickster, and Eldritch Knight
Granted by items:
Amulet of the Harpers (
Recharge: Long rest)
Shield of Shielding ( Recharge: Long rest)
Elegant Studded Leather ( Recharge: Short rest)
Other ways to learn:
Notes
- This spell does not trigger
Spell Rot. - If a character with more than one class using
Charisma as its Spellcasting ability wants this spell (e.g., 
Sorcerer and 
The Hexblade) both classes can select it. - While the
Wizard, 
Arcane Trickster and 
Eldritch Knight classes share the same Spellcasting ability (
Intelligence), this spell cannot be picked multiple times via these classes on the same character, following these rules:
- A Wizard selection will always be replaced by the two others as it is considered less efficient.
- Once selected by either Arcane Trickster or Eldritch Knight, it will not be available for the other.
- A
Bugs
- Due to a scripting error, this spell does not grant charges of
Arcane Ward.
External links[edit | edit source]
Shield (spell) on the Forgotten Realms Wiki