| 2nd Level | |
| Casting Time | 1 action (9th level, reaction) |
| Range | 60 feet |
| Component(s) | V, S |
| Duration | 1 minute |
You deal 1d4 necrotic damage to yourself to ward a creature within range from the next harmful effect. The warded creature has advantage on their next contest check. If a contest check is successful but still causes harm, the creature does not suffer that damage, nor any afflictions.
Power Increase
When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 3rd level or higher, you may affect 1 additional creature within range but increase the damage to yourself by 1d4 for each slot level above 2nd.
When you reach 9th level, this spell may be used as a reaction, but the damage suffered to yourself is increased to 1d8 for each target.