Blade Barrier 5e
Level 6 Evocation
Blade Barrier is a level 6 evocation spell in D&D 5e. Casting time: 1 action, range: 90 feet, duration: Concentration, up to 10 minutes. Available to Cleric.
Casting Time
1 action
Range
90 feet
Duration
Concentration, up to 10 minutes
Components
V, S
You create a vertical wall of whirling, razor-sharp blades made of magical energy. The wall appears within range and lasts for the duration. You can make a straight wall up to 100 feet long, 20 feet high, and 5 feet thick, or a ringed wall up to 60 feet in diameter, 20 feet high, and 5 feet thick. The wall provides three-quarters cover to creatures behind it, and its space is difficult terrain.
When a creature enters the wall's area for the first time on a turn or starts its turn there, the creature must make a Dexterity saving throw. On a failed save, the creature takes 6d10 slashing damage. On a successful save, the creature takes half as much damage.
Spellcasting & Tactical Insights
Action Economy
Standard Action • Primary turn investment.
Concentration
Requires Concentration (taking damage triggers DC 10 / half-damage Con saves).
School Role
Evocation: Channels raw elemental energy. Delivers explosive area-of-effect damage, healing magic, or elemental barriers.
Frequently Asked Questions
What level spell is Blade Barrier and what school does it belong to?
Blade Barrier is a Level 6 spell belonging to the school of Evocation in D&D 5e.
What are the casting time, range, and duration of Blade Barrier?
Blade Barrier has a casting time of 1 action, range of 90 feet, and duration of Concentration, up to 10 minutes.
Does Blade Barrier require concentration or ritual casting?
Yes, Blade Barrier requires Concentration. It cannot be cast as a ritual.
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