Guardian of Faith

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Damage

Guardian of Faith is a Damage spell. Damage spells focus on dealing harm to enemies.

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 spell that summons a divine sentinel to guard a point, creating
battlefield control

Guardian of Faith is a Battlefield Shaping spell. Battlefield Shaping spells alter terrain, create obstacles, introduce hazards, and affect enemy positioning.

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 and striking
multiple foes

Guardian of Faith 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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 who draw near.

2024 Rules
Level & School
4th-level conjuration
Casting Time
Action
Range
30 feet
Components
V
Duration
8 hours
Classes
Cleric
Source
Player's Handbook (2024)

A Large spectral guardian appears and hovers for the duration in an unoccupied space that you can see within range. The guardian occupies that space and is invulnerable, and it appears in a form appropriate for your deity or pantheon.

Any enemy that moves to a space within 10 feet of the guardian for the first time on a turn or starts its turn there makes a Dexterity saving throw, taking 20 Radiant damage on a failed save or half as much damage on a successful one. The guardian vanishes when it has dealt a total of 60 damage.

2014 Rules
Level & School
4th-level conjuration
Casting Time
Action
Range
30 feet
Components
V
Duration
8 hours
Classes
Cleric
Source
Player's Handbook (2014)

A Large spectral guardian appears and hovers for the duration in an unoccupied space of your choice that you can see within range. The guardian occupies that space and is indistinct except for a gleaming sword and shield emblazoned with the symbol of your deity.

Any creature hostile to you that moves to a space within 10 feet of the guardian for the first time on a turn must succeed on a Dexterity saving throw. The creature takes 20 radiant damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. The guardian vanishes when it has dealt a total of 60 damage.

Guardian of Faith 5.5e 2024 vs. 5e 2014 edition differences

The guardian is now invulnerable, and its trigger is broader: it hits enemies that move into its area or start their turn there, instead of only creatures that move in for the first time on a turn.

Guardian of Faith popularity

How popular is Guardian of Faith? It is a commonly found spell in the game, and is often chosen over other options when available. This spell is a reliable addition to any spellbook.

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