Spell Shield

Level 3 priest spell · Abjuration

of Mystra

Grants the touched creature +3 on saves against spells, immunity to illusion and charm, and 1d2 less per die of spell damage, 5 rds.

Situation: Counter

Useful — worth a slot when its situation comes up.

Among 3rd level's best: second in Counter.

Sphere
Protection
Range
Touch
Components
V, S
Casting time
6
Duration
5 rds.
Area of effect
Creature touched
Saving throw
None

This spell protects a single being against all magic in the following ways: The recipient receives a +3 bonus to all saving throws vs. spell; the recipient is rendered immune to all Illusion/Phantasm and Enchantment/Charm spells for the duration of the spell shield (previously existing magics of this sort are permanently broken by the shield), and the shield absorbs 1d2 points from each die of damage inflicted by any spell that does affect the shielded being.

Notes: Restricted to priests of Mystra, from the Forgotten Realms setting. This spell is found only in a few exceptionally rare tomes.

Sources

  • Prayers from the Faithful
  • Priest's Spell Compendium Vol 2
This spell on the AD&D 2nd Edition Wiki