Reaction & Defense Spells
Spells cast as reactions or focused on defense. Critical for surviving tough encounters. — 11 guides
Mage Armor
1st · Abjuration
8 hours
Faerie Fire
1st · EvocationConcentration
Concentration, up to 1 minute
Hellish Rebuke
1st · Evocation
2d10 fire
Counterspell
3rd · Abjuration
Instantaneous
Silvery Barbs
1st · Enchantment
Instantaneous
Armor of Agathys
1st · Abjuration
5 cold (when hit in melee)
Protection from Evil and Good
1st · AbjurationConcentration
Concentration, up to 10 minutes
Absorb Elements
1st · Abjuration
1d6 (of triggering damage type)
Stoneskin
4th · AbjurationConcentration
Concentration, up to 1 hour
Fire Shield
4th · Evocation
2d8 fire or cold (when hit in melee)
Shield
1st · Abjuration
1 round