Evocation [force]
Level Magic-user 1
Components V, S
Casting Time 1 segment
Range Self
Area of Effect The caster
Duration 5 rounds per caster level
Save nil
This spell provides a floating invisible shield made of magical force that protects the caster from attacks and moves with the caster.
The spell provides the caster a base AC 4 against all attacks, including contact attacks.
The shield must be positioned as per combat facing rules to provide protection. See Combat, Combat Conditions, Combat Facing.
The shield grants a +1 AC bonus versus ammunition-based missile attacks (AC 3)
The shield grants a +2 AC bonus versus hand-hurled-based missile attacks (AC 2)
A caster who wears armor and/or uses a shield will use the best available AC against the attack type: either the shield spell or worn armor and/or shield. In any case, neither worn armor or a carried shield will stack in any way in regards to armor class with the shield spell.
The shield negates all weapon adjustments versus Armor Defense when targeting the caster.
The shield spell grants a +1 to certain saving throws as if a carried magical shield. See Equipment, Magic Items, Magic Armor. This protection will stack with magical armor or magical shield save modifiers.
The shield spell does provide a base AC that can then be modified by Dexterity or magic items other than armor or shields.
The shield spell grants immunity to the magic missile spell. Missiles from the magic missile spell fizzle away before striking the protected target.