Mage Armor 5e
Level 1 Abjuration
Mage Armor is a level 1 abjuration spell in D&D 5e. Casting time: 1 action, range: Touch, duration: 8 hours. Available to Sorcerer, Wizard.
Casting Time
1 action
Range
Touch
Duration
8 hours
Components
V, S, M (a piece of cured leather)
You touch a willing creature who isn't wearing armor, and a protective magical force surrounds it until the spell ends. The target's base AC becomes 13 + its Dexterity modifier. The spell ends if the target dons armor or if you dismiss the spell as an action.
Spellcasting & Tactical Insights
Action Economy
Standard Action • Primary turn investment.
Concentration
No Concentration • Safe to stack with persistent effects.
School Role
Abjuration: Protective and warding magic. Excellent for negating hostile spells, boosting AC, and creating barriers.
Frequently Asked Questions
What level spell is Mage Armor and what school does it belong to?
Mage Armor is a Level 1 spell belonging to the school of Abjuration in D&D 5e.
What are the casting time, range, and duration of Mage Armor?
Mage Armor has a casting time of 1 action, range of Touch, and duration of 8 hours.
Does Mage Armor require concentration or ritual casting?
No, Mage Armor does not require Concentration. It cannot be cast as a ritual.
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