Death ward was a necromancy spell that granted immunity to death spells and effects[6] or simply prevented death.[11]
Effects[]
The older version made the subject immune to spells and magical effects based on death, and to the draining of life energy and harm by negative energy. The spell did not guard against other harmful effects, even those that were lethal.[6]
The post–Second Sundering version made the target able to avoid death, but only once. The spell lasted 8 hours. During this time, if ever the target was to suffer an effect that would kill it instantly, the effect would be negated. If the target was wounded so that it was close to death, it would instantly be stabilized. If either of these happened, death ward would end.[11]
Users[]
It was unique in that it was one of the only necromancy spells available to paladins.[6]
Components[]
Only verbal and somatic components were needed to cast this spell.[11] The older version of the spell additionally required a divine focus for the casting.[6]
History[]
This spell was known to be used by wizards of the Cult of the Dragon.[10]
Appendix[]
Appearances[]
Video Games
Organized Play & Licensed Adventures
External Links[]
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Death Ward article at the Baldur's Gate Wiki, a wiki for the Baldur's Gate games.
Death Ward article at the Icewind Dale Wiki, a wiki for the Icewind Dale game.
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References[]
- ↑ Mike Mearls, Jeremy Crawford (2014). Player's Handbook 5th edition. (Wizards of the Coast), pp. 60, 207–211, 230. ISBN 978-0-7869-6560-1.
- ↑ Mike Mearls, Jeremy Crawford, Christopher Perkins, James Wyatt (2014). Dungeon Master's Guide 5th edition. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 96. ISBN 978-0786965622.
- ↑ Steve Kenson, et al. (November 2015). Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide. Edited by Kim Mohan. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 139. ISBN 978-0-7869-6580-9.
- ↑ Jeremy Crawford, Mike Mearls, Robert J. Schwalb, Adam Lee, Christopher Perkins, Matt Sernett (November 2017). Xanathar's Guide to Everything. Edited by Kim Mohan. (Wizards of the Coast), pp. 19–20. ISBN 978-0-7869-6612-7.
- ↑ Jeremy Crawford, James Wyatt, Keith Baker (November 2019). Eberron: Rising from the Last War. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 58. ISBN 978-0-7869-6692-9.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4 Jonathan Tweet, Monte Cook, Skip Williams (July 2003). Player's Handbook v.3.5. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 217. ISBN 0-7869-2886-7.
- ↑ Richard Baker, James Wyatt (March 2004). Player's Guide to Faerûn. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 92. ISBN 0-7869-3134-5.
- ↑ James Wyatt, Darrin Drader, Christopher Perkins (October 2003). Book of Exalted Deeds. (TSR, Inc), p. 57. ISBN 0-7869-3136-1.
- ↑ James Wyatt (October 2001). Oriental Adventures (3rd edition). (Wizards of the Coast), p. 93. ISBN 0-7869-2015-7.
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 Dale Donovan (January 1998). Cult of the Dragon. Edited by Julia Martin. (TSR, Inc.), p. 78. ISBN 0-7869-0709-6.
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 11.2 Mike Mearls, Jeremy Crawford (2014). Player's Handbook 5th edition. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 230. ISBN 978-0-7869-6560-1.