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.
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