Magic Circle

Level 3 Abjuration

Magic Circle is a level 3 abjuration spell in D&D 5e (2024 rules), available to the Cleric, Paladin, Warlock, Wizard. Casting time: 1 minute. Range: 10 feet. Duration: 1 hour.

Level
Level 3
School
Abjuration
Casting Time
1 minute
Range
10 feet
Components
V, S, M
Duration
1 hour

M (salt and powdered silver worth 100+ gp, consumed by the spell)

Description

You create a 10-foot-radius, 20-foot-tall Cylinder of magical energy centered on a point on the ground that you can see within range. Glowing runes appear wherever the Cylinder intersects with the floor or other surface. Choose one or more of the following types of creatures: Celestials, Elementals, Fey, Fiends, or Undead. The circle affects a creature of the chosen type in the following ways: The creature can't willingly enter the Cylinder by nonmagical means. If the creature tries to use teleportation or interplanar travel to do so, it must first succeed on a Charisma saving throw. The creature has Disadvantage on attack rolls against targets within the Cylinder. Targets within the Cylinder can't be Charmed, Frightened, or Possessed by the creature.

At Higher Levels

The duration increases by 1 hour for each spell slot level above 3.

Classes that can cast Magic Circle

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