Shield of Faith

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

  • Mage Armor

    Both provide an AC boost to a chosen target for a duration.

  • Sanctuary

    Both spells provide protection for a creature, making it harder to be attacked.

  • Protection from Evil and Good

    Both spells offer protective benefits to a target against specific creature types.

  • Resistance

    Both spells enhance the target's survivability against damage types for the duration.

  • Bless

    Both enhance the capabilities of chosen targets within range during the spell's duration.