Backlash

  • Level & School
    4th-level abjuration
  • Casting Time
    Reaction, which you take in response to taking damage
  • Range
    60 feet
  • Components
    V
  • Duration
    Instantaneous
  • Classes
    Bard, Sorcerer, Warlock, Wizard

You ward yourself against destructive energy, reducing the damage taken by 4d6 plus your spellcasting ability modifier.

If the triggering damage was from a creature within range, you can force the creature to make a Constitution saving throw. The creature takes 4d6 Force damage on a failed save or half as much damage on a successful one.

Using a Higher-Level Spell Slot. The damage reduction and Force damage from this spell both increase by 1d6 for every spell slot level above 4.

Backlash is a new spell for the 2024 edition