Shattering Shield

2-level Evocation

Casting Time: 1 reaction, which you can take when a creature within range is hit by a melee attack.

Range/Area: 60ft

Components: V,S

Duration: instant

You cause a shield of ice to erupt blocking the attack. The damage of the attack is reduced by 1d8 + your spellcasting modifier. If the attack damage is not completely blocked, the shield shatters, dealing the amount of blocked damage as cold damage to the attacking creature. If the shield is not broken, it melts away after blocking the damage.

At higher levels: When you cast this spell 3rd level or higher, the amount of damage blocked increasesby 1d8 for each level above 2nd.

Available for: Druid, Occultist, Sorcerer, Warlock