Dungeons & Dragons Fifth Edition SRD

Fire Shield 5e Spell: Damage, Range, and Rules

Fire Shield is a 4th-level Evocation spell for Wizard. Casting time: 1 action. Range: Self. Duration: 10 minutes. It deals 2d8 Fire damage at its base level.



Fire Shield

4th-level Evocation
Casting Time 1 action
Range Self
Components V, S, M (A little phosphorus or a firefly.)
Duration 10 minutes

Thin and vaporous flame surround your body for the duration of the spell, radiating a bright light bright light in a 10-foot radius and dim light for an additional 10 feet. You can end the spell using an action to make it disappear.

The flames are around you a heat shield or cold, your choice. The heat shield gives you cold damage resistance and the cold resistance to fire damage.

In addition, whenever a creature within 5 feet of you hits you with a melee attack, flames spring from the shield. The attacker then suffers 2d8 points of fire damage or cold, depending on the model.


Damage Type: Fire  ·  Fire Damage Spells
Damage by Slot Level:
  • Level 4: 2d8
Area of Effect:
5 ft. sphere

Classes:
Subclasses:
Fiend

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can cast Fire Shield in D&D 5e?

Fire Shield is available to the following classes: Wizard. It is also available to these subclasses: Fiend.

Is Fire Shield a concentration spell in D&D 5e?

No, Fire Shield does not require concentration. It lasts 10 minutes.

What level is Fire Shield in D&D 5e?

Fire Shield is a 4th-level Evocation spell.

How much damage does Fire Shield do in D&D 5e?

Fire Shield deals 2d8 Fire damage at its base level in D&D 5th Edition. Its damage increases when you cast it with a higher-level slot.

What is the range and casting time of Fire Shield in D&D 5e?

Fire Shield has a range of Self and a casting time of 1 action in D&D 5th Edition.

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