Spells / Blade Barrier
Blade Barrier
evocation force
LevelCleric 6, Inquisitor 6, Oracle 6, Warpriest 6Casting time1 standard actionRangemedium (100 ft. + 10 ft./level)Duration1 min./level (D)Saving throwReflex half or Reflex negates; see textComponentsV, S
Engine mechanics - what the game actually does
Damage1 d6forcescales per CL (cap 15)Reflex save half
1d6/CL (max 15d6) force, Reflex half
Classified by SpellMechanics from this spell's own body text; the same object drives the game engine, the cards, and this page.
Description
An immobile, vertical curtain of whirling blades shaped of pure force springs into existence. Any creature passing through the wall takes 1d6 points of damage per caster level (maximum 15d6), with a Reflex save for half damage. If you evoke the barrier so that it appears where creatures are, each creature takes damage as if passing through the wall. Each such creature can avoid the wall (ending up on the side of its choice) and thus take no damage by making a successful Reflex save. A blade barrier provides cover (+4 bonus to AC, +2 bonus on Reflex saves) against attacks made through it.