Protection from Energy

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

Protection from Energy popularity

How popular is Protection from Energy? It is a commonly found spell in the game, but is chosen less than other options when available. This spell may be situational for many spellbooks.

• Top 50% of all level 3 spells
• Top 50% of all 5e spells
• Top 50% picked level 3 Wizard spell
• Top 50% picked level 3 Sorcerer spell
• Bottom 50% picked level 3 Artificer spell
• Bottom 50% picked level 3 Druid spell
• Bottom 50% picked level 3 Cleric spell
• Bottom 50% picked level 3 Ranger spell

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Spells similar to Protection from Energy

• Warding Bond 2nd-level abjuration

  Both are 2nd- or 3rd-level abjurations cast by touch to provide sustained protection to a willing ally.

  Players prefer Warding Bond over Protection from Energy

• Primordial Ward 6th-level abjuration

  Its main purpose is sustained protection against elemental damage, making it a stronger but more self-focused counterpart.

  Players prefer Primordial Ward over Protection from Energy

• Protection from Poison 2nd-level abjuration

  This is another touch-based defensive spell that protects one ally from a specific damage threat for an hour.

  Players prefer Protection from Poison over Protection from Energy

• Absorb Elements 1st-level abjuration

  It also counters elemental damage, though its protection is brief and reacts to an incoming attack rather than lasting an hour.

  Players prefer Protection from Energy over Absorb Elements

• Stoneskin 4th-level transmutation

  Like Protection from Energy, it grants a touched creature resistance for 1 hour while requiring concentration.

  Players prefer Protection from Energy over Stoneskin

• Intellect Fortress 3rd-level abjuration

  This concentration spell offers prolonged resistance to a damage category while supporting one or more allies.

  Players prefer Protection from Energy over Intellect Fortress