Wall of Force

An invisible wall of force springs into existence at a point you choose within range. The wall appears in any orientation you choose, as a horizontal or vertical barrier or at an angle. It can be free floating or resting on a solid surface. You can form it into a hemispherical dome or a sphere with a radius of up to 10 feet, or you can shape a flat surface made up of ten 10-foot-by-10-foot panels. Each panel must be contiguous with another panel. In any form, the wall is 1/4 inch thick. It lasts for the duration. If the wall cuts through a creature's space when it appears, the creature is pushed to one side of the wall (your choice which side). Nothing can physically pass through the wall. It is immune to all damage and can't be dispelled by dispel magic. A disintegrate spell destroys the wall instantly, however. The wall also extends into the Ethereal Plane, blocking ethereal travel through the wall.

At a Glance

Level
5th
School
Evocation
Casting Time
1 action
Range
120 feet
Duration
Concentration, up to 10 minutes
Concentration
Yes

How Wall of Force Works

Casting Time1 action
Range120 feet
ComponentsV, S, M (a pinch of powder made by crushing a clear gemstone)
DurationConcentration, up to 10 minutesCONCENTRATION

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Common Mistakes

Common Mistake
Forgetting the wall is immune to all damage except disintegrate
Common Mistake
Not realizing it blocks the Ethereal Plane too
Common Mistake
Thinking dispel magic works on it - it doesn't
Common Mistake
Forgetting creatures are pushed to one side when it appears, not trapped

DM Tips

DM Tip
One of the best defensive and control spells in the game
DM Tip
Can split battlefields, protect allies, or trap enemies
DM Tip
The dome or sphere shapes can create safe zones
DM Tip
Disintegrate is the only spell that can destroy it, making it nearly impenetrable

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