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Magic Circle

3rd-level · Abjuration

Source Adventurer's Guide

Casting Time
1 Minute
Range
30 feet
Duration
1 Hour
Components
V, S, M
Source Information
Combat Reference
Saving Throw
Charisma
Target
1 area
Description

Magical energies surround the area and stop the type of designated creature from willingly entering by nonmagical means.

Designated creatures have disadvantage when attacking creatures within the area and are unable to charm, frighten, or possess creatures within the area. When a designated creature attempts to teleport or use interplanar travel to enter the area, it makes a Charisma saving throw or its attempt fails.

You may also choose to reverse this spell, trapping a creature of your chosen type within the area in order to protect targets outside it.

At Higher Levels

The spell's duration increases by 1 hour for every slot level above 3rd.

Slot Level Progression
Base
3rd
1 target
Slot
4th
1 target
2 Hours
Slot
5th
1 target
3 Hours
Slot
6th
1 target
4 Hours
Slot
7th
1 target
5 Hours
Slot
8th
1 target
6 Hours
Slot
9th
1 target
7 Hours

About Magic Circle

Magic Circle is a Level 3 level spell from the school of Abjuration.

This spell has a casting time of 1minute , and a range of 30.0 ft (9.1 m) . It has a duration of Instantaneous.

Spell Details

Complete details

Complete details about this spell:

  • At Higher Levels: The spell's duration increases by 1 hour for every slot level above 3rd.

Casting Tips

1 tips

Consider these tips when casting this spell:

  • Tactical Use: Mid-tier spell with significant tactical impact. Great for resource management challenges.

School of Magic: Abjuration

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Abjuration spells are protective, warding off harm or blocking magical effects.

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