Shield of Faith
A shimmering field appears and surrounds a creature of your choice within range, granting it a +2 bonus to AC for the duration.
At a Glance
Level
1st
School
Abjuration
Casting Time
1 bonus action
Range
60 feet
Duration
Concentration, up to 10 minutes
Concentration
Yes
How Shield of Faith Works
| Casting Time | 1 bonus action |
|---|---|
| Range | 60 feet |
| Components | V, S, M (a small parchment with a bit of holy text written on it) |
| Duration | Concentration, up to 10 minutesCONCENTRATION |
Common Mistakes
Common Mistake
Forgetting it requires concentration
Common Mistake
Not using it pre-combat on the party's tank
Common Mistake
Underestimating how powerful +2 AC is in 5e
Common Mistake
Not tracking the 10-minute duration in exploration
DM Tips
DM Tip
Simple but effective defensive buff
DM Tip
The bonus action casting makes it easy to use
DM Tip
+2 AC is very significant in 5e's bounded accuracy system
DM Tip
Great for protecting the party's front line fighter
Frequently Asked Questions
Sources & Further Reading
- Shield of Faith — D&D 5e Wikidot — Full SRD text
- Shield of Faith — Roll20 Compendium — Structured reference
- Shield of Faith — D&D Beyond — Official digital reference