Spells

Armor of Agathys

School: Abjuration
Level: 1 (Warlock)
Casting Time: 1 action
Range/Area: Self
Components: V, S, M
Duration: 1 hour

A protective magical force surrounds you, manifesting as a spectral frost that covers you and your gear. You gain 5 temporary hit points for the duration. If a creature hits you with a melee attack while you have these hit points, the creature takes 5 cold damage.

At Higher Levels. When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 2nd level or higher, both the temporary hit points and the cold damage increase by 5 for each slot level above 1st.

Material Components. A cup of water.

Player's Handbook. Wizards of the Coast, 2014.