Mage Armor1st-level Abjuration
A 1st-level abjuration spell for sorcerers and wizards.
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Mage Armor
1st-level Abjuration
Mage Armor
Components: V, S, M (a piece of cured leather)
You touch a willing creature who isn't wearing armor, and a protective magical force surrounds it until the spell ends. The target's base AC becomes 13 + its Dexterity modifier. The spell ends if the target dons armor or if you dismiss the spell as an action.
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Mage Armor, Answered
What level spell is Mage Armor in 5e?
Mage Armor is a 1st-level abjuration spell, so casting it costs a 1st-level slot or higher.
What classes can cast Mage Armor?
Mage Armor appears on the sorcerer and wizard spell lists in the SRD. Subclasses that draw from the wizard list, such as the Arcane Trickster and Eldritch Knight, can also gain access.
Does Mage Armor require concentration?
No. Mage Armor does not require concentration, so it runs alongside any concentration spell you already have up. Duration: 8 hours.
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