Shield of Faith

Support

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.

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

The 2024 version specifies "up to 10 minutes" for duration, indicating it can end early, whereas the 2014 version has a fixed 10-minute duration. No other significant mechanical differences are present.

Spells similar to Shield of Faith

  • Bless, 1st-level enchantment

    A 1st-level cleric/paladin buff that requires concentration and improves a creature's chances in combat, making it a close tactical substitute.

  • Protection from Evil and Good, 1st-level abjuration

    Another 1st-level abjuration that protects a single creature for a similar duration and is used in the same defensive support situations.

  • Mage Armor, 1st-level abjuration

    It’s an abjuration option that directly alters a target's armor class and is often chosen when a caster wants a durable AC boost for an ally or themselves.

  • Sanctuary, 1st-level abjuration

    Also a 1st-level protective spell used to keep one creature safe from attacks, making it a comparable defensive choice even though it works differently.

  • Warding Bond, 2nd-level abjuration

    A party-protection spell from similar classes that links two creatures to reduce harm and serve the same protective role in longer fights.