Protection Domain

[Asinjin]

The spells on the list have been altered somewhat.  The ability remains the same as the PHB (except with our usual once per level per day addition).

1st - Pro from Good / Evil
2nd - Pro from Arrows
3rd - Pro from Energy
4th - Spell Immunity
5th - Spell Resistance
6th - Antimagic Field
7th - Energy Immunity
8th - Greater Spell Immunity
9th - Mind Blank

Thoughts?

[whitesword]

I don't like two things about the list.  First, and I don't have the spells in front of me as I write this, most of the spells are personal or one creature spells.  Protection to me has an altruistic component to it so I would want to see some group spells.  Second all of the high level spells are magic resistance/protection spells.  One or more should be swapped for physical defense.

[Hero]

9. Effulgent Epuration (SpC) - Creates one sphere/level to negate hostile magic.

[Asinjin]

All of the spells listed that are not area spells can be cast on a target creature, not just the caster.

I want to replace Spell Resistance at 5th with one of two spells:

Zone of Respite (blocked magical travel in an area)

Telepathy Block (blocks psionics in area)

For 9th level, another option would be Prismatic Sphere.

Thoughts?

[whitesword]

I would go with Telepathy Block over the Zone. I think Ironguard or Starmantle would also be a good fit for this domain.

[Asinjin]

Starmantle is Exalted, and I think we decided against them in the domains.

[Asinjin]

1st - Pro from Good / Evil
2nd - Pro from Arrows
3rd - Pro from Energy
4th - Spell Immunity
5th - Telepathy Block
6th - Antimagic Field
7th - Energy Immunity
8th - Greater Spell Immunity
9th - Prismatic Sphere

Thoughts?

[Windblade]

Here is something I would consider about protection.  I feel the protection domain is about spells to help other people.  I have read the list and it sounds good but I haven't check if some of the spells are self only.  If so I have a suggestion for something to add into the protection domain ability.  How about any adjuration spell that is self only can be used on other people (ie sanctuary) or at least any one on the protection domain spell list.

[Windblade]

I don't like telepathy block and I feel shield other at 2nd level should definitely be on the list.  I feel it is a staple protection spell.

Possible replacements for 5th:

Field of Resistance; stoneskin, spell resistance, Break Enchantment; Divine Retribution, Mordenkainen's Private Sanctum

[Asinjin]

1st - Pro from Good / Evil (creature touched)
2nd - Pro from Arrows (creature touched)
3rd - Pro from Energy (creature touched)
4th - Spell Immunity (creature touched)
5th - Field of Resistance (20 foot radius)
6th - Antimagic Field (10 foot radius)
7th - Energy Immunity (creature touched)
8th - Greater Spell Immunity (creature touched)
9th - Prismatic Sphere (10 foot radius)

I think a spell that protects from physical and effects a group instead of Antimagic field is needed.

[Windblade]

2nd level - Shield other protects from physical attacks.

[Asinjin]

That is more useful than Pro from Arrows, lets put that in there.

[whitesword]

I'd still like to see another physical defense spell- some type of armor, stone skin, iron guard etc.

[Asinjin]

I agree, in place of one of the Spell Immunity.

[Asinjin]

1st - Pro from Good / Evil (creature touched)
2nd - Shield Other (creature touched)
3rd - Pro from Energy (creature touched)
4th -
5th - Field of Resistance (20 foot radius)
6th - Antimagic Field (10 foot radius)
7th - Energy Immunity (creature touched)
8th - Greater Spell Immunity (creature touched)
9th - Prismatic Sphere (10 foot radius)

One spell left to complete this domain.