Sanctuary
Level 1 · Abjuration
- Save
Sanctuary occupies the abjuration school at level 1, available to cleric. Cast time: Bonus Action. Range 30 feet, components V/S/M, duration 1 minute. Material: a shard of glass from a mirror. Effect: You ward a creature within range.
Stat Block
- Level
- 1
- School
- Abjuration
- Casting Time
- Bonus Action
- Range / Area
- 30 feet
- Components
- V, S, M
- Duration
- 1 Minute
- Ritual
- No
- Concentration
- No
- Classes
- Cleric
- Material
- a shard of glass from a mirror
Description
You ward a creature within range. Until the spell ends, any creature who targets the warded creature with an attack roll or a damaging spell must succeed on a Wisdom saving throw or either choose a new target or lose the attack or spell. This spell doesn't protect the warded creature from areas of effect. The spell ends if the warded creature makes an attack roll, casts a spell, or deals damage.
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
Sanctuary is Abjuration — the school of denial. A Bonus Action, a willing creature warded for the next minute, and any creature targeting the warded target must succeed on a Wis save or pick someone else. Concentration-free, slot-cheap, and the most overlooked Cleric spell in the game.
Class Fit
- Cleric: Sanctuary fits the Cleric's prep list for the tier-1 encounters where the party tank needs the round to position. The spell ends as soon as the target attacks anyone or casts a damaging spell, so Sanctuary works on the back-line ally, not on the Cleric themselves.
Related Spells
Frequently Asked Questions about Sanctuary
- What level spell is Sanctuary?
- The spell Sanctuary is a level 1 spell in the Abjuration school. Cleric all have access to it.
- What save does Sanctuary require?
- Targets of Sanctuary make a Wisdom saving throw against the caster's spell save DC. On a success, the spell's effect is reduced or negated; see the description for exact terms.
- What is the range of Sanctuary?
- The range on Sanctuary is 30 feet — far enough that most casters can stay clear of the front line.
- How long does Sanctuary last?
- The duration on Sanctuary is 1 minute, with no concentration required.
- What components and casting time does Sanctuary need?
- Sanctuary is cast with V, S, M. Material component: a shard of glass from a mirror; the casting time is bonus action (not a standard Action).