Level
Cantrip
Casting Time
1 Reaction *
Range/Area
Self
Components
V, S
Duration
1 Round
School
Abjuration
Attack/Save
None
Damage/Effect
Warding
A small transparent barrier of magical force protects you. During this attack you have a +1 bonus to AC, including against the triggering attack.
Cantrip Upgrade. The spell adds +2AC at level 5, gives resistance to force damage at level 11, +3AC at level 17.
* - which you take when you are hit by an attack rollPrevious Versions
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Posted Apr 17, 2025Currently, the Shield spell adds a +5 bonus to your AC as a reaction for burning a 1st level spell slot. This cantrip can essentially do what Shield does but FOR FREE at level 17. That's way too broken for a cantrip. Cantrips are supposed to be weak spells.
An alternative to this issue would be to rule that: as a reaction, you gain advantage to 1 saving throw roll when you're forced to roll one. Or use the +1 bonus on the save roll as well. This way, you are still deflecting the arcane, but in a much more balanced way.