Magic Circle3rd-level Abjuration
A 3rd-level abjuration spell for clerics, paladins, warlocks and wizards.
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Magic Circle
3rd-level Abjuration
Magic Circle
Components: V, S, M (holy water or powdered silver and iron worth at least 100 gp, which the spell consumes)
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 whenever 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.
When you cast this spell, you can elect to cause its magic to operate in the reverse direction, preventing a creature of the specified type from leaving the cylinder and protecting targets outside it.
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Magic Circle, Answered
What level spell is Magic Circle in 5e?
Magic Circle is a 3rd-level abjuration spell, so casting it costs a 3rd-level slot or higher.
What classes can cast Magic Circle?
Magic Circle appears on the cleric, paladin, warlock and wizard spell lists in the SRD. Subclasses that draw from the wizard list, such as the Arcane Trickster and Eldritch Knight, can also gain access.
Does Magic Circle require concentration?
No. Magic Circle does not require concentration, so it runs alongside any concentration spell you already have up. Duration: 1 hour.
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