Spell

Shield

Level 1 Abjuration spell

Level: Level 1
School: Abjuration
Casting Time: Reaction, which you take when you are hit by an attack roll or targeted by the Magic Missile spell
Range: Self
Components: V (Verbal), S (Somatic)
Duration: 1 round
Classes: Sorcerer, Wizard

Effect

An imperceptible barrier of magical force protects you. Until the start of your next turn, you have a +5 bonus to AC, including against the triggering attack, and you take no damage from Magic Missile.

This spell runs in the game's combat engine with these exact rules: targets, range, saving throw and damage are resolved on the server.

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