Cinder Shield

Casting Time:

Action

Range:

Self

Components:

V, S

Duration:

1 hour

You create a shield of flame which lasts for the duration and sheds dim light in a 30-foot radius. The shield acts as a regular shield, and you are proficient in its use. Alternatively, you can ignite a shield you are already wielding. Until the spell ends, the first time a creature hits you with a melee attack, it takes 3d8 fire damage, ending the spell. If you drop the shield, the spell ends.

At higher levels

When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 2nd level or higher, the damage increases by 1d8 for each slot level above 1st.