Protection from Poison
2024 Rules
- Level & School
- 2nd-level abjuration
- Casting Time
- Action
- Range
- Touch
- Components
- V, S
- Duration
- 1 hour
- Classes
- Artificer, Cleric, Druid, Paladin, Ranger
- Source
- Player's Handbook (2024)
You touch a creature and end the Poisoned condition on it. For the duration, the target has Advantage on saving throws to avoid or end the Poisoned condition, and it has Resistance to Poison damage.
2014 Rules
- Level & School
- 2nd-level abjuration
- Casting Time
- Action
- Range
- Touch
- Components
- V, S
- Duration
- 1 hour
- Classes
- Artificer, Cleric, Druid, Paladin, Ranger
- Source
- Player's Handbook (2014)
You touch a creature. If it is poisoned, you neutralize the poison. If more than one poison afflicts the target, you neutralize one poison that you know is present, or you neutralize one at random.
For the duration, the target has advantage on saving throws against being poisoned, and it has resistance to poison damage.
Protection from Poison 5.5e 2024 vs. 5e 2014 edition differences
Protection from Poison popularity
How popular is Protection from Poison? 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.
- Top 25% of all 5e spells
- Top 50% of all level 2 spells
- Top 50% picked level 2 Artificer spell
- Bottom 50% picked level 2 Druid spell
- Bottom 50% picked level 2 Cleric spell
- Bottom 50% picked level 2 Ranger spell
- Bottom 50% picked level 2 Paladin spell
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Spells similar to Protection from Poison
Lesser Restoration 2nd-level abjuration
Both are touch-based second-level support spells that directly address harmful conditions, with this one removing Poisoned instantly.
Players prefer Lesser Restoration over Protection from Poison
Aura of Purity 4th-level abjuration
This broader protective aura helps allies resist or avoid many conditions, including the same poison-related threats.
Players prefer Aura of Purity over Protection from Poison
Warding Bond 2nd-level abjuration
Both are one-hour, touch-delivered defensive buffs that help keep a specific ally safer during dangerous encounters.
Players prefer Warding Bond over Protection from Poison
Resistance Abjuration cantrip
Its touch range and focus on improving saving throws make it useful for preventing a creature from succumbing to poison effects.
Players prefer Protection from Poison over Resistance
Protection from Energy 3rd-level abjuration
It is a nearly identical protective spell that grants resistance to a chosen damage type for an hour through touch.
Players prefer Protection from Poison over Protection from Energy
Stoneskin 4th-level transmutation
Like the target, it provides a touched creature with lasting defensive resistance, although it protects against physical damage instead.
Players prefer Protection from Poison over Stoneskin