You conjure a translucent sheet of raw magical force that shimmers like glass and hums with arcane energy. The barrier interposes itself between you and incoming harm, deflecting both physical and magical attacks alike.
Until the start of your next turn:
• You gain a +3 bonus to AC, including against the triggering attack.
• You have advantage on saving throws against spells that deal damage.
• If a spell or projectile attack misses you by 3 or less, the barrier visibly absorbs the impact in a flash of light before dissipating.
The barrier blocks direct magic beams (such as Arcane Bolt) and similar effects that travel in a straight line — it can physically intercept them if they originate from within 30 feet.
When the barrier fades, small fragments of light scatter like dust before vanishing.
At Higher Levels. When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 2nd level or higher, the AC bonus increases by +1 for every slot level above 1st (up to a maximum of +7).
This defensive technique is a hallmark of skilled wizards, representing pure mastery of controlled mana rather than raw power.
* - When targeted by an attack or harmful spell
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