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| class learns at level 3 = Arcane Trickster, Eldritch Knight | | class learns at level 3 = Arcane Trickster, Eldritch Knight | ||
| granted by feats = Magic Initiate: Wizard, Magic Initiate: Sorcerer | | granted by feats = Magic Initiate: Wizard, Magic Initiate: Sorcerer | ||
| summary = This spell allows unarmoured spellcasters to surround themselves with magical protection. | | summary = 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 {{C|13 + its [[Dexterity#Dexterity Modifier Chart|Dexterity modifier]]}}. | | description = Surround an unarmoured creature in a protective magical force. Its {{Armour Class}} increases to {{C|13 + its [[Dexterity#Dexterity Modifier Chart|Dexterity modifier]]}}. | ||
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*Mage Armour does not stack with {{SAI|Unarmoured Defence (Barbarian)}}, {{SAI|Unarmoured Defence (Monk)}}, {{SAI|Draconic Resilience}} or {{Cond|Barkskin}}.<br> | *Mage Armour does not stack with {{SAI|Unarmoured Defence (Barbarian)}}, {{SAI|Unarmoured Defence (Monk)}}, {{SAI|Draconic Resilience}} or {{Cond|Barkskin}}.<br> | ||
** 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 {{Armour Class}}. | ||
* 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 caster from party and this buff will persist. | * You can cast this spell on all party members then dismiss caster from party and this buff will persist. | ||
*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 also doesn't count as armour for things requiring it, like {{SAI|Defence}}, | |||
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== External Links == | == External Links == | ||
* {{FRWiki|Mage armor|long}} | * {{FRWiki|Mage armor|long}} | ||
Revision as of 08:58, 28 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 caster from party and this buff will persist.
- 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
External Links
Mage armor on the Forgotten Realms Wiki