Player's Handbook

Protection From Evil

A 1st-level priest spell.

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At a glance

Level1
SchoolAbjuration
SphereProtection
RangeTouch
ComponentsV / S / M
Duration3 rds./level
Casting time4
Area of effect1 creature
Saving throwNone
ReversibleYes
SourcePHB

Description

. 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.

Flavour

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