Shield of Faith
2024 Rules
- Level & School
- 1st-level abjuration
- Casting Time
- Bonus action
- Range
- 60 feet
- Components
- V, S, M (a prayer scroll)
- Duration
- Concentration, up to 10 minutes
- Classes
- Cleric, Paladin
A shimmering field surrounds a creature of your choice within range, granting it a +2 bonus to AC for the duration.
2014 Rules
- Level & School
- 1st-level abjuration
- Casting Time
- Bonus action
- Range
- 60 feet
- Components
- V, S, M (a small parchment with a bit of holy text written on it)
- Duration
- Concentration, 10 minutes
- Classes
- Cleric, Paladin
A shimmering field appears and surrounds a creature of your choice within range, granting it a +2 bonus to AC for the duration.
Shield of Faith 5.5e 2024 vs. 5e 2014 edition differences
Shield of Faith popularity
How popular is Shield of Faith? It is one of the most popular spells in the game, and is often chosen over other options when available. This spell is a proven favourite among spellcasters.
- Top 10% of all 5e spells
- Top 25% picked level 1 Paladin spell
- Top 50% of all level 1 spells
- Top 50% picked level 1 Cleric spell
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Warding Bond 2nd-level abjuration
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