Mage Armor

1st-level Abjuration

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

Mage Armor is a 1st-level abjuration spell in D&D 5e (2024). You touch a willing creature who isn't wearing armor. Until the spell ends, the target's base AC becomes 13 plus its Dexterity modifier. The spell ends early if the target dons armor.

Casting Time
1 action
Range
Touch
Components
V, S, M (a piece of cured leather)
Duration
8 hours
Classes
Sorcerer, Wizard

You touch a willing creature who isn't wearing armor. Until the spell ends, the target's base AC becomes 13 plus its Dexterity modifier. The spell ends early if the target dons armor.

Common questions

What level is Mage Armor?

Mage Armor is a 1st-level abjuration spell in the 2024 D&D rules.

What is the casting time of Mage Armor?

Mage Armor has a casting time of 1 action, with a range of Touch.

Does Mage Armor require concentration?

No. Mage Armor does not require concentration.

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