Circle of Power

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Support

Circle of Power is a Support spell. Support spells strengthen, protect, or buff allies.

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 spell that shields you and
allies nearby

Circle of Power is a Multi Target spell. Multi Target spells have an area of effect or can explicitly target multiple allies or enemies.

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 from hostile magic, boosting saving throws and negating spell damage on a successful save.

2024 Rules
Level & School
5th-level abjuration
Casting Time
Action
Range
Self
Components
V
Duration
Concentration, up to 10 minutes
Classes
Cleric, Paladin, Wizard

An aura radiates from you in a 30-foot Emanation for the duration. While in the aura, you and your allies have Advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects. When an affected creature makes a saving throw against a spell or magical effect that allows a save to take only half damage, it takes no damage if it succeeds on the save.

2014 Rules
Level & School
5th-level abjuration
Casting Time
Action
Range
Self (30-foot radius)
Components
V
Duration
Concentration, up to 10 minutes
Classes
Paladin

Divine energy radiates from you, distorting and diffusing magical energy within 30 feet of you. Until the spell ends, the sphere moves with you, centered on you. For the duration, each friendly creature in the area (including you) has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects.

Additionally, when an affected creature succeeds on a saving throw made against a spell or magical effect that allows it to make a saving throw to take only half damage, it instead takes no damage if it succeeds on the saving throws.

Circle of Power 5.5e 2024 vs. 5e 2014 edition differences

Now also available to Clerics and Wizards.

Circle of Power popularity

Circle of Power is a commonly chosen level 5 spell. Choosing it adds an established option to your spellbook.

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