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 5e spells
• Top 50% of all level 3 spells
• Bottom 50% picked level 3 Wizard spell
• Bottom 25% picked level 3 Druid spell
• Bottom 25% picked level 3 Sorcerer spell
• Bottom 25% picked level 3 Cleric spell
• Bottom 25% picked level 3 Ranger spell

Spells similar to Protection from Energy

• Warding Bond 2nd-level abjuration

  A touch abjuration that links two creatures to provide a lasting defensive benefit to an ally for an hour, similar in support intent and timing.

  Players prefer Warding Bond over Protection from Energy

• Fire Shield 4th-level evocation

  Lets the caster choose a damage type (fire or cold) to resist while also providing a defensive effect, making it a close thematic match.

  Players prefer Fire Shield over Protection from Energy

• Protection from Poison 2nd-level abjuration

  Also an abjuration touch spell that protects a single creature for an hour and is used to negate harmful effects rather than deal damage.

  Players prefer Protection from Poison over Protection from Energy

• Protection from Evil and Good 1st-level abjuration

  Shares the same school and touch delivery and provides a protective effect to a willing creature for a limited duration, making it a natural analogue.

  Players prefer Protection from Energy over Protection from Evil and Good

• Stoneskin 4th-level transmutation

  Grants damage resistance for up to an hour to a touched creature, trading concentration time for durability much like this spell.

  Players prefer Protection from Energy over Stoneskin