Fire Shield 5e
Level 4 Evocation
Fire Shield is a level 4 evocation spell in D&D 5e. Casting time: 1 action, range: Self, duration: 10 minutes. Available to Wizard.
Casting Time
1 action
Range
Self
Duration
10 minutes
Components
V, S, M (a bit of phosphorus or a firefly)
Thin and wispy flames wreathe your body for the duration, shedding bright light in a 10-foot radius and dim light for an additional 10 feet. You can end the spell early by using an action to dismiss it.
The flames provide you with a warm shield or a chill shield, as you choose. The warm shield grants you resistance to cold damage, and the chill shield grants you resistance to fire damage.
In addition, whenever a creature within 5 feet of you hits you with a melee attack, the shield erupts with flame. The attacker takes 2d8 fire damage from a warm shield, or 2d8 cold damage from a cold shield.
Spellcasting & Tactical Insights
Action Economy
Standard Action • Primary turn investment.
Concentration
No Concentration • Safe to stack with persistent effects.
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 Fire Shield and what school does it belong to?
Fire Shield is a Level 4 spell belonging to the school of Evocation in D&D 5e.
What are the casting time, range, and duration of Fire Shield?
Fire Shield has a casting time of 1 action, range of Self, and duration of 10 minutes.
Does Fire Shield require concentration or ritual casting?
No, Fire Shield does not require Concentration. It cannot be cast as a ritual.
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