Elminster's Elusion

Elminster's Elusion 5.5e 2024 vs. 5e 2014 edition differences

Elminster's Elusion is a new spell for the 2024 edition.

Elminster's Elusion popularity

How popular is Elminster's Elusion? It is a seldom seen spell in the game, and it is almost never chosen when available. This spell is one that few spellcasters would ever acquire.

• Bottom 50% of all 5e spells
• Bottom 10% of all level 2 spells
• Bottom 10% picked level 2 Wizard spell

Spells similar to Elminster's Elusion

• Mirror Image 2nd-level illusion

  It's a second‑level self buff that uses illusions to reduce the chance of harmful effects hitting you, functioning as a defensive, concentration‑free alternative to avoiding spell damage.

  Players prefer Mirror Image over Elminster's Elusion

• Warding Bond 2nd-level abjuration

  This is a second‑level abjuration that grants a sustained protective benefit and damage mitigation to a creature, sharing the same preventative/support intent as the target spell.

  Players prefer Warding Bond over Elminster's Elusion

• Globe of Invulnerability 6th-level abjuration

  It creates a strong, sustained defense specifically against spells of lower levels, matching the target's purpose of reducing or nullifying magical threats over time.

  Players prefer Globe of Invulnerability over Elminster's Elusion

• Blur 2nd-level illusion

  Like the target spell, it is a short‑duration self protective spell that makes you harder to affect and is commonly chosen to reduce incoming magical and nonmagical threats.

  Players prefer Blur over Elminster's Elusion

• Protection from Energy 3rd-level abjuration

  Although focused on damage types rather than saves, it provides durable, spell‑oriented protection against harmful magical energies and is picked for the same defensive use cases.

  Players prefer Protection from Energy over Elminster's Elusion