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** The ward has a maximum of <code>(2 × Wizard Level) + Intelligence Modifier <span style="color:mediumturquoise">hit points</span></code> and absorbs all damage done to you. When it is reduced to 0 [[Hit Points]], you take the remaining damage, but the magic remains. | ** The ward has a maximum of <code>(2 × Wizard Level) + Intelligence Modifier <span style="color:mediumturquoise">hit points</span></code> and absorbs all damage done to you. When it is reduced to 0 [[Hit Points]], you take the remaining damage, but the magic remains. | ||
** Whenever you cast an Abjuration spell of 1st level or higher, the ward regains a number of <span style="color:mediumturquoise">Hit Points</span> equal to twice the level of the spell. | ** Whenever you cast an Abjuration spell of 1st level or higher, the ward regains a number of <span style="color:mediumturquoise">Hit Points</span> equal to twice the level of the spell. | ||
** As of Patch 9 in Early Access, the additional <span style="color:mediumturquoise">Hit Points</span> given by '''Arcane Ward''' are granted via the [[Hit Points#Temporary Hit Points|<span style="color:#33cccc">Temporary Hit Points</span>]] Mechanic | ** As of Patch 9 in Early Access, the additional <span style="color:mediumturquoise">Hit Points</span> given by '''Arcane Ward''' are granted via the [[Hit Points#Temporary Hit Points|<span style="color:#33cccc">Temporary Hit Points</span>]] Mechanic. | ||
== Notes and Trivia == | == Notes and Trivia == | ||
* The implementation of '''Arcane Ward''' using the [[Hit Points#Temporary Hit Points|<span style="color:#33cccc">Temporary Hit Points</span>]] Mechanic is [[D&D 5e Rule Changes|different | * The implementation of '''Arcane Ward''' using the [[Hit Points#Temporary Hit Points|<span style="color:#33cccc">Temporary Hit Points</span>]] Mechanic is [[D&D 5e Rule Changes|different from that of DnD 5E]]: | ||
** In 5E, the HP provided by arcane ward is considered it's own HP pool, and does not interfere with Temporary Hit Points. Meaning, A wizard could, for example, cast False Life, before or after gaining Arcane Ward. And benefit from both effects. | ** In 5E, the HP provided by arcane ward is considered it's own HP pool, and does not interfere with Temporary Hit Points. Meaning, A wizard could, for example, cast False Life, before or after gaining Arcane Ward. And benefit from both effects. | ||
** In 5E, the fact that Arcane Ward is its own HP pool also means the wizard would not need to do a saving throw to maintain concentration, if the ward absorbed all damage. In cases where the damage goes through, the challenge of such a saving throw is likewise diminished due to the reduced "actual" damage taken. | ** In 5E, the fact that Arcane Ward is its own HP pool also means the wizard would not need to do a saving throw to maintain concentration, if the ward absorbed all damage. In cases where the damage goes through, the challenge of such a saving throw is likewise diminished due to the reduced "actual" damage taken. | ||