Warding Bond

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Support

Warding Bond is a Support spell. Support spells strengthen, protect, or buff allies.

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 spell that binds you to an ally, shielding them with stronger defenses and shared protection while you take their pain upon yourself.

2024 Rules
Level & School
2nd-level abjuration
Casting Time
Action
Range
Touch
Components
V, S, M (a pair of platinum rings worth 50+ GP each, which you and the target must wear for the duration)
Duration
1 hour
Classes
Cleric, Paladin
Source
Player's Handbook (2024)

You touch another creature that is willing and create a mystic connection between you and the target until the spell ends. While the target is within 60 feet of you, it gains a +1 bonus to AC and saving throws, and it has Resistance to all damage. Also, each time it takes damage, you take the same amount of damage.

The spell ends if you drop to 0 Hit Points or if you and the target become separated by more than 60 feet. It also ends if the spell is cast again on either of the connected creatures.

2014 Rules
Level & School
2nd-level abjuration
Casting Time
Action
Range
Touch
Components
V, S, M (a pair of platinum rings worth at least 50 gp each, which you and the target must wear for the duration)
Duration
1 hour
Classes
Cleric, Paladin
Source
Player's Handbook (2014)

This spell wards a willing creature you touch and creates a mystic connection between you and the target until the spell ends. While the target is within 60 feet of you, it gains a +1 bonus to AC and saving throws, and it has resistance to all damage. Also, each time it takes damage, you take the same amount of damage.

The spell ends if you drop to 0 hit points or if you and the target become separated by more than 60 feet. It also ends if the spell is cast again on either of the connected creatures. You can also dismiss the spell as an action.

Warding Bond 5.5e 2024 vs. 5e 2014 edition differences

The 2024 version no longer lets you dismiss Warding Bond as an action. Everything else works the same.

Warding Bond popularity

How popular is Warding Bond? 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.

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