Abjuration • Legacy Elemental Ward

Magic Circle Against Elements

Elemental landscape representing Magic Circle Against Elements

Magic Circle Against Elements adapts the older Magic Circle ward to protect against creatures associated with a chosen element.

Magic Circle Against Elements at a Glance

5.5e / 2024 No direct conversion published here
5e / 2014 No direct conversion published here
Pathfinder 1e Not a Pathfinder Witch spell by default
D&D 3.x Legacy Witch 2, Cleric 2, Druid 2

D&D 3.x Legacy Rules

School Abjuration
Level Witch 2, Cleric 2, Druid 2
Components V, S, M
Casting Time 1 action
Range Touch
Area 10-foot radius around touched creature
Duration 1 round/level
Saving Throw None
Spell Resistance Yes

Choose fire, water, cold, air or earth when casting. The spell functions like the legacy Magic Circle against Evil framework, but only against creatures carrying the applicable elemental descriptor.

Edition Boundary

The spell relies on older descriptor and Magic Circle mechanics. Modern editions should use their own creature tags, wards and resistance spells rather than importing this text directly.

Rules Sources and Licensing

Legacy source: Liber Mysterium: The Netbook of Witches and Warlocks.

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