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Antilife Shell

Abjuration
Level: 5th-level
Casting Time: 1 action
Range: Self
Duration: Up to 1 hour
Components: V, S

A shimmering barrier extends out from you in a 10-foot radius and moves with you, remaining centered on you and hedging out creatures other than undead and constructs. The barrier lasts for the duration. The barrier prevents an affected creature from passing or reaching through. An affected creature can cast spells or make attacks with ranged or reach weapons through the barrier. If you move so that an affected creature is forced to pass through the barrier, the spell ends.

Concentration

Spell Details

School: Abjuration
Level: 5
Ritual: No
Concentration: Yes
Classes: Druid
A-Tier Antilife Shell is a powerful defensive spell that provides complete protection from most enemies, making it exceptional for survival but situationally limited by its restrictions on undead and constructs.

Player Guide

Use Antilife Shell to create an impenetrable defensive perimeter when facing primarily living enemies, allowing you to control engagement and protect yourself or allies near you. This spell excels in scenarios where enemies cannot bypass the barrier—position yourself strategically so enemies must either retreat or waste actions attempting to breach it. Combine this with ranged attacks or support spells to maintain offensive pressure while remaining untouchable, but be aware that undead and constructs can still reach you, so adjust your positioning accordingly if facing those enemies.

DM Tips

Clarify that the barrier blocks both movement and reach—enemies cannot attack through it with melee attacks or reach spells, but ranged attacks and ranged spells can pass through. Remember that the spell explicitly does not stop undead and constructs, so these creatures can move freely through the barrier and should be emphasized as threats during combat.