Shield
1st-level Abjuration
- Casting Time
- 1 reaction
- Range
- Self
- Components
- V, S
- Duration
- 1 round
- Classes
- Sorcerer, Wizard
An invisible barrier of magical force appears and protects you. Until the start of your next turn, you have a +5 bonus to AC, including against the triggering attack, and you take no damage from magic missile.
Monsters that can cast Shield
SRD monsters whose spellcasting trait names Shield.
- Lich — CR 21
- Gynosphinx — CR 11
- Mage — CR 6
- Couatl — CR 4
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What level is Shield in D&D 5e?
Shield is a 1st-level Abjuration spell.
What classes can cast Shield?
Sorcerer, Wizard have Shield on their spell list in the SRD.
What is the casting time and range of Shield?
Shield has a casting time of 1 reaction and a range of Self. Its duration is 1 round.