Antilife Shell

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Control

Antilife Shell is a Control spell. Control spells restrict enemy options through debuffs or denial effects.

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 spell that creates a protective aura of
battlefield control

Antilife Shell is a Battlefield Shaping spell. Battlefield Shaping spells alter terrain, create obstacles, introduce hazards, and affect enemy positioning.

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, blocking most creatures while letting attacks and spells pass through.

2024 Rules
Level & School
5th-level abjuration
Casting Time
Action
Range
Self
Components
V, S
Duration
Concentration, up to 1 hour
Classes
Druid

An aura extends from you in a 10-foot Emanation for the duration. The aura prevents creatures other than Constructs and Undead from passing or reaching through it. An affected creature can cast spells or make attacks with Ranged or Reach weapons through the barrier.

If you move so that an affected creature is forced to pass through the barrier, the spell ends.

2014 Rules
Level & School
5th-level abjuration
Casting Time
Action
Range
Self (10-foot radius)
Components
V, S
Duration
Concentration, 1 hour
Classes
Druid

A shimmering barrier extends out from you in a 10-foot radius and moves with you, remaining centered on you and hedging out creatures other than undead and constructs. The barrier lasts for the duration.

The barrier prevents an affected creature from passing or reaching through. An affected creature can cast spells or make attacks with ranged or reach weapons through the barrier.

If you move so that an affected creature is forced to pass through the barrier, the spell ends.

Antilife Shell 5.5e 2024 vs. 5e 2014 edition differences

Effectively the same spell. The 2024 version is reworded, but it still makes a 10-foot shell around you with the same concentration, duration, and creature-restriction effects.

Antilife Shell popularity

How popular is Antilife Shell? It is a seldom seen spell in the game, but is often chosen over other options when available. This spell could be a valuable addition for spellbooks.

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