Shield
Arcane Evocation
Level: Magic User 1
Range: Caster
Duration: 5 rounds/level
Area of Effect: See below
Components: V, S
Casting Time: 1 segment
Saving Throw: None
By means of this spell, the caster creates an invisible barrier of magical force. Magic missiles cannot penetrate the barrier at all. The magic user gains an armour class of 2 against any hurled weapon, armour class of 3 against propelled weapons such as arrows, and armour class of 4 against all other attacks. All saving throws against frontal attacks (by wands, dragon breath, etc.) are made at +1 during the spell’s duration. The shield is a frontal defence and grants no benefi ts against attacks from behind or from the rear flanks.