Arcane Parry

3rd-level divination

Casting Time: 1 action

Range: Self

Components: V, S, M (a vial of mercury)

Duration: 1 minute

You summon a sword of energy that floats at your side. If you are struck by a foe’s attack while the spell is in effect, you may end the spell, causing the sword to block the blow and avoiding all damage it would have caused. You must choose to expend the spell before damage is rolled.