Aura of Purity
2024 Rules
- Level & School
- 4th-level abjuration
- Casting Time
- Action
- Range
- Self
- Components
- V
- Duration
- Concentration, up to 10 minutes
- Classes
- Cleric, Paladin
An aura radiates from you in a 30-foot Emanation for the duration. While in the aura, you and your allies have Resistance to Poison damage and Advantage on saving throws to avoid or end effects that include the Blinded, Charmed, Deafened, Frightened, Paralyzed, Poisoned, or Stunned condition.
2014 Rules
- Level & School
- 4th-level abjuration
- Casting Time
- Action
- Range
- Self (30-foot radius)
- Components
- V
- Duration
- Concentration, up to 10 minutes
- Classes
- Cleric, Paladin
Purifying energy radiates from you in an aura with a 30-foot radius. Until the spell ends, the aura moves with you, centered on you. Each non-hostile creature in the aura (including you) can’t become diseased, has resistance to poison damage, and has advantage on saving throws against effects that cause any of the following conditions: blinded, charmed, deafened, frightened, paralyzed, poisoned, and stunned.
Aura of Purity 5.5e 2024 vs. 5e 2014 edition differences
Aura of Purity popularity
How popular is Aura of Purity? 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.
- Top 50% picked level 4 Cleric spell
- Bottom 50% of all 5e spells
- Bottom 50% of all level 4 spells
- Bottom 25% picked level 4 Paladin spell
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Players prefer Death Ward over Aura of Purity
Aura of Life 4th-level abjuration
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Players prefer Aura of Life over Aura of Purity
Holy Aura 8th-level abjuration
Although higher level, it creates a protective radius around you that grants allies broad defensive benefits and improved saves against harmful effects.
Players prefer Aura of Purity over Holy Aura
Freedom of Movement 4th-level abjuration
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Players prefer Aura of Purity over Freedom of Movement
Stoneskin 4th-level transmutation
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