AD&D

Priest spellLevel 1reversible

Protection From Evil

School
Abjuration
Sphere
Protection
Range
Touch
Components
V / S / M
Duration
3 rds./level
Casting time
4
Area of effect
1 creature
None
Source
PHB

Flavor

A warding aura clings to the subject, holding evil and conjured creatures at bay and blunting their attacks.

Mechanics

. For 3 / the touched creature gains +2 to vs. evil creatures' attacks and imposes -2 on those attackers; summoned/conjured/enchanted-evil creatures cannot make bodily contact (an invisible barrier). The barrier breaks if the protected one attacks such a creature in . Reverse wards vs. good. : the holy symbol and a circle drawn in holy water.