The spell captures some of the incoming energy, lessening its effect on you and storing it for your next melee attack. You have resistance to the triggering damage type until
Author: Matt Zane
Matt Zane started DnD Lounge in 2021. Matt began playing DnD 5e in 2015, and has been DMing since 2017. He loves optimization, but also enjoys looking for creative ways to use spells and abilities that follow the spirit and letter of the rules. He also eschews pure optimization in favor of a more balanced approach, where building a character is primarily about serving an interesting story arc and party dynamics rather than maxing out DPR.
Up to three creatures of your choice that you can see within range must make Charisma saving throws. Whenever a target that fails this saving throw makes an attack roll
Spells that deal damage are the bread and butter of DnD 5e’s spellcasters. Sure, buffing and healing allies, debuffing enemies, and providing utility are all useful. But, at the end
Utility spells are some of the common in DnD 5e, with of 216/477 (that’s 45%). After all, utility is at the heart of what spells do in all the editions
Spells that debuff enemies in some way are among the strongest in DnD 5e. Debuff spells can grant disadvantage, make it harder for enemies to maneuver, or, most simply, apply
Spells that buff an ally (or yourself) in some way are an essential part of DnD. 5e’s buff spells do everything from grant numerical bonuses, like Guidance, Bless, Aid, and
Healing spells are a small part of DnD 5e. Many more spells deal damage, provide utility, buff allies, or debuff enemies. But still, 5e’s healing spells are an important part
AoE spells (or area of effect spells) are a big part of DnD 5e. In fact, 181 spells in DnD 5e are AoE spells. I’ve compiled all of 5e’s AoE
There are 11 Intelligence save spells in DnD 5e. Intelligence save spells typically deal psychic damage. Intelligence saves are also the least common ones forced among DnD 5e’s spells. They
There are 13 Charisma save spells in DnD 5e. Charisma save spells typically debuff an enemy in some way rather than deal damage. They are primarily found in the abjuration