Abjurer Wizard Guide
The School of Abjuration emphasizes magic that blocks, banishes, and protects. Abjurers are sought after by those who need protection. They are capable of creating magical barriers, negating harmful effects, and banishing dangerous creatures.
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Extra saving throw advantages protect against debilitating spells and effects.
Extra saving throw advantages protect against debilitating spells and effects.
Extra saving throw advantages protect against debilitating spells and effects.
Abjurer Features
Abjuration Savant
Level 3The gold and time you spend to copy abjuration spells into your spellbook is halved.
Arcane Ward
Level 3When you cast an abjuration spell of 1st level or higher, you can create a magical ward on yourself. The ward has hit points equal to twice your wizard level + your Intelligence modifier. Whenever you take damage, the ward takes the damage instead. If the damage reduces the ward to 0 hit points, you take any remaining damage. When you cast an abjuration spell of 1st level or higher, the ward regains hit points equal to twice the spell's level.
Projected Ward
Level 6When a creature you can see within 30 feet takes damage, you can use your reaction to cause your Arcane Ward to absorb that damage. If the damage reduces the ward to 0 hit points, the warded creature takes any remaining damage.
Spell Breaker
Level 10When you cast the Counterspell or Dispel Magic spell, you add your proficiency bonus to your ability check if one is required.
Spell Resistance
Level 14You have advantage on saving throws against spells. Furthermore, you have resistance against the damage of spells.
Is Abjurer Right for You?
Pick the Abjurer if you want a Wizard focused on protecting the party and soaking damage on the front line. Compare it with the other Wizard subclasses to make sure it fits your party, then build the Elf version for the strongest start.
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