Protection from Energy

Level & School
3rd-level abjuration
Casting Time
Action
Range
Touch
Components
V, S
Duration
Concentration, up to 1 hour
Classes
Cleric, Druid, Ranger, Sorcerer, Wizard

For the duration, the willing creature you touch has Resistance to one damage type of your choice: Acid, Cold, Fire, Lightning, or Thunder.

Level & School
3rd-level abjuration
Casting Time
Action
Range
Touch
Components
V, S
Duration
Concentration, 1 hour
Classes
Cleric, Druid, Ranger, Sorcerer, Wizard

For the duration, the willing creature you touch has resistance to one damage type of your choice: acid, cold, fire, lightning, or thunder.

Protection from Energy 5.5e 2024 vs. 5e 2014 edition differences

The 2024 version allows the duration to be up to 1 hour, whereas the 2014 version is exactly 1 hour. No other significant mechanical differences are present.

Spells similar to Protection from Energy

  • Resistance

    Both are abjuration spells that grant a target resistance against specific damage types.

  • Protection from Evil and Good

    Similar in protecting a target from specific damage or conditions for a duration.

  • Shield of Faith

    Both provide a protective benefit to a willing creature, enhancing its defenses.

  • Heroism

    Provides a buff to a target, bestowing temporary hit points and immunity to fear.

  • Barkskin

    Increases a target's defense for a duration, enhancing their resilience.