Guardian of Faith

4th-level Conjuration

System Reference Document 5.2 (D&D 2024) · Content reviewed 2026-07-11

Guardian of Faith is a 4th-level conjuration spell in D&D 5e (2024). A Large spectral guardian appears and hovers for the duration in an unoccupied space that you can see within range. The guardian occupies that space and is invulnerable, and it appears in a form appropriate for your deity or pantheon. Any enemy that…

Casting Time
1 action
Range
30 feet
Components
V
Duration
8 hours
Damage Type
Radiant
Classes
Cleric

A Large spectral guardian appears and hovers for the duration in an unoccupied space that you can see within range. The guardian occupies that space and is invulnerable, and it appears in a form appropriate for your deity or pantheon. Any enemy that moves to a space within 10 feet of the guardian for the first time on a turn or starts its turn there makes a Dexterity saving throw, taking 20 Radiant damage on a failed save or half as much damage on a successful one. The guardian vanishes when it has dealt a total of 60 damage.

Common questions

What level is Guardian of Faith?

Guardian of Faith is a 4th-level conjuration spell in the 2024 D&D rules.

What is the casting time of Guardian of Faith?

Guardian of Faith has a casting time of 1 action, with a range of 30 feet.

Does Guardian of Faith require concentration?

No. Guardian of Faith does not require concentration.

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