# Shield
*1st-level, Abjuration*
- **Casting time:** 1 reaction
- **Range:** Self
- **Components:** V, S
- **Duration:** 1 round
An imperceptible barrier of magical force protects you. Until the start of your next turn, you have a +5 bonus to AC, including against the triggering attack, and you take no damage from [Magic Missile](magic-missile-xphb.md).
**Classes**: [Bard](list-spells-classes-bard.md); [Sorcerer](list-spells-classes-sorcerer.md); [Sorcerer](list-spells-classes-sorcerer.md); [Wizard](list-spells-classes-wizard.md); [Wizard](list-spells-classes-wizard.md); [Wizard (Abjurer)](list-spells-classes-wizard-xphb-abjurer-xphb.md); [Rogue (Arcane Trickster)](list-spells-classes-rogue-xphb-arcane-trickster-xphb.md); [Bard (College of Lore)](list-spells-classes-bard-xphb-college-of-lore-xphb.md); [Fighter (Eldritch Knight)](list-spells-classes-fighter-xphb-eldritch-knight-xphb.md)
*Source: Player's Handbook (2024) p. 316. Available in the Free Rules (2024)*