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Resistance

Cantrip · Abjuration Concentration

Source 5e 2024 Rules

Casting Time
Action
Range
Touch
Duration
1 Minute
Components
V, S
Source Information
Combat Reference
Damage
1d4
Target
1 creature
Description

You touch a willing creature and choose a damage type: Acid, Bludgeoning, Cold, Fire, Lightning, Necrotic, Piercing, Poison, Radiant, Slashing, or Thunder. When the creature takes damage of the chosen type before the spell ends, the creature reduces the total damage taken by 1d4. A creature can benefit from this spell only once per turn.

About Resistance

Resistance is a Cantrip level spell from the school of Abjuration.

This spell has a casting time of action , and a range of Touch . It has a duration of Instantaneous.

Casting Tips

2 tips

Consider these tips when casting this spell:

  • Tactical Use: Perfect for roleplay moments and minor magical effects. Can be used repeatedly without spell slot expenditure.
  • Concentration: Requires concentration. Maintain focus to sustain the spell's effect.

School of Magic: Abjuration

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

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