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Shielding Word in Tales of the Valiant

Heliana's Guide to Monster Hunting, pg. 510

Shielding Word

2nd ring Divine, Abjuration


Casting Time: 1 reaction, which you take when a creature within range that you can see is hit by an attack from an attacker you can see or fails a Strength or Dexterity saving throw.
Range/Area: 30 ft
Components: V
Duration: 1 round
Damage/Effect: With a word, you coat a creature in a shimmering shield that absorbs the energy of incoming blows.

With a word, you coat a creature in a shimmering shield that absorbs the energy of incoming blows. The creature gains 15 temporary hit points the instant before it takes the triggering damage. These hit points last until the start of the creature’s next turn.

In higher rings: When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 3rd level or higher, you may choose to either increase the range of the spell by 30 feet or increase the number of temporary hit points gained by 5, for each slot level above 2nd.

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