Shield (spell)
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Shield creates an invisible barrier that moves in front of the caster and helps protect against melee attacks. The amount of protection granted depends on the incoming attack; but regardless, the caster is defended on all sides, whether an attack comes from the front, flank or the rear.
| Range | self |
| Duration | 5 rounds per level |
| Area of Effect | self |
| Casting Time | 1 round |
| Saving Throw | none |
| Level | mage (1st) |
An armour class (AC) of 4 is provided against all direct hand-to-hand melee attacks. The shield's AC is 3 against hurled missile weapons, like an hand axe or spear; and the caster is AC 2 against fired weapons, like a bow, crossbow or sling.
The spell also provides some protection against area-effect spells and natural abilities, such a fireball or a breath weapon — a +1 saving throw. Magic missiles are turned aside by the spell, so that these are wasted against the shield.
