Resistance

Abjuration Cantrip

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

Resistance is an abjuration cantrip spell in D&D 5e (2024). You touch a willing creature and choose a damage type: Acid, Bludgeoning, Cold, Fire, Lightning, Necrotic, Piercing, Poison, Radiant, Slashing, or Thunder. When the creature takes damage of the chosen type before the spell ends, the creature reduces the…

Casting Time: 1 action
Range: Touch
Duration: Concentration, up to 1 minute
Classes: Cleric, Druid

You touch a willing creature and choose a damage type: Acid, Bludgeoning, Cold, Fire, Lightning, Necrotic, Piercing, Poison, Radiant, Slashing, or Thunder. When the creature takes damage of the chosen type before the spell ends, the creature reduces the total damage taken by 1d4. A creature can benefit from this spell only once per turn.

Common questions

What level is Resistance?

Resistance is a cantrip (level 0) from the Abjuration school in the 2024 D&D rules.

What is the casting time of Resistance?

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

Does Resistance require concentration?

Yes. Resistance requires concentration, lasting 1 minute.