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Fire Shield

4th-level · Evocation

Source 5e 2014 Rules

Casting Time
Action
Range
Self
Duration
10 Minutes
Components
V, S, M
Material Component

A little phosphorus or a firefly.

Source Information
Combat Reference
Target
1 creature
Description

Thin and vaporous flame surround your body for the duration of the spell, radiating a bright light bright light in a 10-foot radius and dim light for an additional 10 feet. You can end the spell using an action to make it disappear. The flames are around you a heat shield or cold, your choice. The heat shield gives you cold damage resistance and the cold resistance to fire damage. In addition, whenever a creature within 5 feet of you hits you with a melee attack, flames spring from the shield. The attacker then suffers 2d8 points of fire damage or cold, depending on the model.

About Fire Shield

Fire Shield is a Level 4 level spell from the school of Evocation.

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

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: Evocation

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Evocation spells manipulate magical energy to produce destructive or constructive effects.

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