Crusader's Mantle

A
Support

Crusader's Mantle is a Support spell. Support spells strengthen, protect, or buff allies.

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 spell that radiates a holy aura, empowering you and your
allies

Crusader's Mantle 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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 with extra radiant damage on every hit.

2024 Rules
Level & School
3rd-level evocation
Casting Time
Action
Range
Self
Components
V
Duration
Concentration, up to 1 minute
Classes
Paladin

You radiate a magical aura in a 30-foot Emanation. While in the aura, you and your allies each deal an extra 1d4 Radiant damage when hitting with a weapon or an Unarmed Strike.

2014 Rules
Level & School
3rd-level evocation
Casting Time
Action
Range
Self
Components
V
Duration
Concentration, up to 1 minute
Classes
Paladin

Holy power radiates from you in an aura with a 30-foot radius, awakening boldness in friendly creatures. Until the spell ends, the aura moves with you, centered on you. While in the aura, each non-hostile creature in the aura (including you) deals an extra 1d4 radiant damage when it hits with a weapon attack.

Crusader's Mantle 5.5e 2024 vs. 5e 2014 edition differences

The aura now also boosts Unarmed Strikes, not just weapon attacks. In play, you and your allies benefit instead of “non-hostile creatures,” so the recipients are phrased a bit more cleanly but the real table change is the added Unarmed Strike damage.

Crusader's Mantle popularity

Crusader's Mantle is a seldom chosen level 3 spell. Choosing it adds a unique option to your spellbook.

Spells similar to Crusader's Mantle

  • Divine Favor 1st-level transmutation

    It grants a paladin extra radiant damage on weapon strikes using the same die-sized bonus, but only to the caster instead of an aura.

  • Spirit Guardians 3rd-level conjuration

    Both create a self-centered area that modifies combat around the caster and use radiant-themed area effects with similar duration and concentration.

  • Bless 1st-level enchantment

    Like the target spell, it’s a low-level concentration buff that improves multiple allies’ combat effectiveness across a shared area.

  • Haste 3rd-level transmutation

    It’s a level-3 concentration buff that boosts allies’ performance in combat for up to a minute, making it a comparable party‑wide martial enhancement.

  • Elemental Weapon 3rd-level transmutation

    This spell enchants a weapon to add extra damage of a chosen type, echoing the idea of granting weapon attacks added damage to aid allies.