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(Added note that Mage Armour must remain Prepared or the buff will be lost (except if applied via Scrolls). Also added some "the"s in the prior bullet point for proper grammar.) |
(Added note that Mage Armour will be removed if the target equips an armour piece, and needs to be recast (not for free).) |
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* Also granted to {{Class|Warlock}}s who choose the [[Eldritch Invocation]] {{SAI|Armour of Shadows}} at level 2+. This version of the spell can only target self, and doesn't expend [[Spells#Spell Slots|Spell Slots]]. | * Also granted to {{Class|Warlock}}s who choose the [[Eldritch Invocation]] {{SAI|Armour of Shadows}} at level 2+. This version of the spell can only target self, and doesn't expend [[Spells#Spell Slots|Spell Slots]]. | ||
* You can cast this spell on all party members then dismiss the caster from the party and this buff will persist. | * You can cast this spell on all party members then dismiss the caster from the party and this buff will persist. | ||
** If cast by a Wizard, this spell must remain [[Spells#Prepared Spells|Prepared]] by the party member who cast it; removing Mage Armour from the caster's Prepared Spells list will immediately remove the buff from all party members whom the caster applied it to. If applied by ''using'' (not scribing) a [[Scroll_of_Mage_Armour|scroll]], the caster does not need to keep this spell Prepared to maintain the buff. | ** If cast by a {{Class|Wizard}}, this spell must remain [[Spells#Prepared Spells|Prepared]] by the party member who cast it; removing Mage Armour from the caster's Prepared Spells list will immediately remove the buff from all party members whom the caster applied it to. If applied by ''using'' (not scribing) a [[Scroll_of_Mage_Armour|scroll]], the caster does not need to keep this spell Prepared to maintain the buff. | ||
*Mage Armour can work while in {{SAI|Wild Shape}} as long as you have no armour equipped in any slot before transforming. | *Mage Armour can work while in {{SAI|Wild Shape}} as long as you have no armour equipped in any slot before transforming. | ||
**This effect only works on forms with a base {{Armour Class}} of less than 13. | **This effect only works on forms with a base {{Armour Class}} of less than 13. | ||
*Mage Armour does not count as wearing armour for things like {{SAI|Unarmoured Movement}} or {{SAI|Unarmoured Defence}}. | *Mage Armour does not count as wearing armour for things like {{SAI|Unarmoured Movement}} or {{SAI|Unarmoured Defence}}. | ||
**Mage Armour also doesn't count as armour for things requiring it, like {{SAI|Defence}}, | **Mage Armour also doesn't count as armour for things requiring it, like {{SAI|Defence}}, | ||
* If a party member who has Mage Armour equips a piece of Armour, the buff will be removed. Mage Armour will not be reapplied when unequipping that Armour; it will need to be cast on them once more. | |||
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== External Links == | == External Links == | ||
* {{FRWiki|Mage armor|long}} | * {{FRWiki|Mage armor|long}} | ||
Revision as of 04:18, 29 November 2023
Mage Armour is a level 1 abjuration spell. This spell allows unarmoured spellcasters to surround themselves with magical protection.
Description
Surround an unarmoured creature in a protective magical force. Its 
Armour Class increases to 13 + its Dexterity modifier.
Prerequisite: The target can't be wearing Armour.
Properties
- Cost
Action + 
Level 1 Spell Slot- Details
Melee: 1.5 m / 5 ft
At higher levels
Casting this spell at a higher level grants no additional benefit.
Condition: Mage Armour
Duration: Until How to learn
Notes
- The normal base Armour Class is 10.
- Mage Armour does not stack with
, 
, 
or 
.
- If you have any of these and/or Mage Armour you will only get the benefit of the one that gives the most Armour Class.
- If you have any of these and/or Mage Armour you will only get the benefit of the one that gives the most
- Also granted to
s who choose the Eldritch Invocation 
at level 2+. This version of the spell can only target self, and doesn't expend Spell Slots. - You can cast this spell on all party members then dismiss the caster from the party and this buff will persist.
- If cast by a
, this spell must remain Prepared by the party member who cast it; removing Mage Armour from the caster's Prepared Spells list will immediately remove the buff from all party members whom the caster applied it to. If applied by using (not scribing) a scroll, the caster does not need to keep this spell Prepared to maintain the buff.
- If cast by a
- Mage Armour can work while in
as long as you have no armour equipped in any slot before transforming.
- This effect only works on forms with a base Armour Class of less than 13.
- This effect only works on forms with a base
- Mage Armour does not count as wearing armour for things like
or 
.
- Mage Armour also doesn't count as armour for things requiring it, like
,
- Mage Armour also doesn't count as armour for things requiring it, like
- If a party member who has Mage Armour equips a piece of Armour, the buff will be removed. Mage Armour will not be reapplied when unequipping that Armour; it will need to be cast on them once more.
External Links
Mage armor on the Forgotten Realms Wiki