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Resilient Sphere

Resilient Sphere
  • Level: 4
  • School: Abjuration
  • Class: Wizard
  • Casting Time: Action
  • Range: 30 feet
  • Components: V, S, M (a glass sphere)
  • Duration: Concentration, up to 1 minute

A shimmering sphere encloses a Large or smaller creature or object within range. An unwilling creature must succeed on a Dexterity saving throw or be enclosed for the duration.

Nothing-not physical objects, energy, or other spell effects-can pass through the barrier, in or out, though a creature in the sphere can breathe there. The sphere is immune to all damage, and a creature or object inside can't be damaged by attacks or effects originating from outside, nor can a creature inside the sphere damage anything outside it.

The sphere is weightless and just large enough to contain the creature or object inside. An enclosed creature can take an action to push against the sphere's walls and thus roll the sphere at up to half the creature's Speed. Similarly, the globe can be picked up and moved by other creatures.

A Disintegrate spell targeting the globe destroys it without harming anything inside.

Tactical Usage​

Ultimate Protection Barrier. Resilient Sphere provides absolute protection against all forms of damage and effects, making it the premier defensive spell for emergency situations.

Versatile Application Options. The spell can protect allies, neutralize enemies, or contain dangerous objects with equal effectiveness through strategic targeting.

Movement Control Benefits. Enclosed creatures can move the sphere at half speed, providing protected transportation or battlefield repositioning capabilities.

Spell Combinations​

Tactical Positioning. Combining with battlefield control effects maximizes the strategic value of protected movement and enemy containment.

Time Management. Using during dangerous situations provides breathing room for healing, planning, or waiting for better tactical opportunities.

Environmental Protection. Pairing with detection magic helps identify optimal sphere placement for maximum protective or tactical benefit.

Material Component Details​

Glass Sphere Symbolism. The glass sphere component represents the fragile yet complete protection that the spell provides.

Component Availability. Glass spheres can be acquired from glassmakers, alchemists, or magical suppliers without significant expense or preparation.

Fragility Paradox. The fragile material component creates ironic contrast with the indestructible protection the spell provides.

Creator Notes​

Encounter Modifier. Resilient Sphere can dramatically alter encounter dynamics by removing participants from combat or providing absolute defensive capabilities.

Problem Solving Tool. The spell offers creative solutions to environmental hazards, deadly effects, or tactical situations requiring complete protection.

Resource Investment. The 4th-level slot and concentration requirement make this spell a significant tactical decision for important protection needs.

Environmental Interactions​

Complete Isolation. The sphere prevents all interactions between interior and exterior, creating absolute separation from environmental effects.

Transportation Possibilities. The movable sphere enables protected travel through dangerous areas, hazardous terrain, or hostile environments.

Size Limitations. Large or smaller creatures and objects can be enclosed, preventing use on very large targets or multiple separate targets.

Common Rulings & Clarifications​

Absolute Barrier Properties. Nothing can pass through the sphere in either direction, including beneficial effects, healing, or assistance from outside.

Disintegrate Vulnerability. Only Disintegrate can destroy the sphere, providing a specific counter to otherwise absolute protection.

Movement Mechanics. Enclosed creatures can push against walls to move at half speed, while external creatures can pick up and move the sphere.

Breathing Capability. Enclosed creatures can breathe normally despite the complete barrier, preventing suffocation complications.

Alternative Applications​

Evidence Preservation. Containing dangerous objects, crime scene evidence, or hazardous materials in perfect stasis for investigation or transport.

Containment Protocol. Isolating infected individuals, dangerous creatures, or contaminated materials to prevent spread of magical or mundane hazards.

Environmental Protection. Providing absolute protection during exposure to deadly environments, magical effects, or planar conditions.

Protective Magic Alternatives. Wall of Force provides area barriers, while other protective spells offer different approaches to damage prevention.

Containment Magic. Forcecage provides creature imprisonment, while Resilient Sphere offers protection rather than restraint.

Barrier Spells. Various wall effects create obstacles, while Resilient Sphere provides mobile absolute protection.

Scaling Analysis​

Consistent Protection Value. Resilient Sphere provides absolute protection regardless of threat level, maintaining utility throughout character progression.

Resource Investment Justification. The 4th-level slot provides exceptional protective value when facing overwhelming threats or deadly environmental hazards.

Campaign Integration. The spell becomes increasingly valuable for high-level threats where conventional protection might prove insufficient.

Narrative Flavor​

Shimmering Manifestation. The sphere should appear as beautiful but clearly magical protection with prismatic or crystalline visual characteristics.

Complete Isolation. The barrier effect should emphasize total separation from the outside world, creating a pocket of perfect safety.

Movement Description. Sphere rolling and manipulation offers opportunities for dynamic movement descriptions and creative transportation solutions.