Swift Barrier (5e Spell)
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This spell is an intended replacement for the Shield spell, and any feature or subclass that grants the Shield spell (Battlesmith Artificer, Hexblade Warlock, etc.) should grant this spell instead.
5e Spell
Swift Barrier
1st-level abjuration
Casting Time: 1 Reaction, taken when a creature you can see within range takes damage.
Range: 30ft
Components: V, S
Duration: 1 Round
Casters: Sorcerer, Wizard
An invisible barrier of magical force appears and protects the triggering target, lasting until the beginning of your next turn.
The barrier has 10 hit points, and while it lasts, it takes damage instead of the shielded creature, including the triggering damage. If damage reduces the barrier to 0 hit points, the target takes any remaining damage.
At Higher Levels. When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 2nd level or higher, the barrier's hit points increase by 10 for each slot level above 1st.
| Action Type | Other + |
| Author | Zhenra-Khal + |
| Canon | true + |
| Caster | Sorcerer + and Wizard + |
| Component | V + and S + |
| Identifier | 5e Spell + |
| Level | 1 + |
| Range | 30ft + |
| Rating | Unrated + |
| Scalable | true + |
| School | Abjuration + |
| Summary | A Shield replacement that is more versatile and less annoying. + |
| Title | Swift Barrier + |
