Globe of Invulnerability
Level 6 · Abjuration
- Concentration
Globe of Invulnerability occupies the abjuration school at level 6, available to sorcerer and wizard. Cast time: Action. Range Self, components V/S/M, duration up to 1 minute. Material: a glass bead. Marked concentration. Effect: An immobile, shimmering barrier appears in a 10-foot Emanation around you and remains for the duration. At higher levels: The barrier blocks spells of 1 level higher for each spell slot level above 6.
Stat Block
- Level
- 6
- School
- Abjuration
- Casting Time
- Action
- Range / Area
- Self
- Components
- V, S, M
- Duration
- up to 1 Minute
- Ritual
- No
- Concentration
- Yes
- Classes
- Sorcerer, Wizard
- Material
- a glass bead
Description
An immobile, shimmering barrier appears in a 10-foot Emanation around you and remains for the duration. Any spell of level 5 or lower cast from outside the barrier can't affect anything within it. Such a spell can target creatures and objects within the barrier, but the spell has no effect on them. Similarly, the area within the barrier is excluded from areas of effect created by such spells.
5e (2014) vs 2024 changes
This spell has both a 5e (2014) and 2024 Player's Handbook version. Doungim shows the current 2024 stat block above. Differences between editions typically affect components, range, or scaling — check both source books for the table.
Doungim Lore
School Fit
Abjuration is the school of conserved magic. Its spells keep things from happening that would otherwise happen — the most invisible and underrated school. Globe of Invulnerability sits in the school because the spell ends, prevents, or absorbs an effect that would otherwise land. At level 6, a single cast of Globe of Invulnerability can be the most important action of the adventuring day.
Class Fit
- Sorcerer: Sorcerers know very few spells. Globe of Invulnerability is a permanent decision — the spell stays on the sheet unless the Sorcerer pays a level-up swap. Concentration on Globe of Invulnerability forces the caster to choose between this spell and the next big concentration play.
- Wizard: The Wizard's daily prep list is the class's flexibility lever — every long rest is a chance to reconsider what Globe of Invulnerability is doing on the sheet. Damage taken while concentrating on Globe of Invulnerability forces a Con save at DC 10 or half damage, whichever is higher.
Related Spells
Frequently Asked Questions about Globe of Invulnerability
- What level spell is Globe of Invulnerability?
- In D&D 5e, Globe of Invulnerability is classified as a level 6 spell of the Abjuration school. Available classes: Sorcerer, Wizard.
- What is the range of Globe of Invulnerability?
- The range on Globe of Invulnerability is Self; no other creature can be the target.
- Is Globe of Invulnerability a concentration spell?
- Globe of Invulnerability runs on concentration for up to 1 minute. The caster can drop it on their next turn or lose it to a failed save after taking damage.
- What components and casting time does Globe of Invulnerability need?
- For Globe of Invulnerability: Globe of Invulnerability requires V, S, M; on top of that, Material component: a glass bead.
- Can Globe of Invulnerability be upcast?
- Yes — The barrier blocks spells of 1 level higher for each spell slot level above 6.