\subsection{Armor of Agathys}\label{armor-of-agathys}

\emph{1st---level abjuration}

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  \textbf{Casting Time:} 1 action
\item
  \textbf{Range:} Self
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  \textbf{Components:} V, S, M (a cup of water)
\item
  \textbf{Duration:} 1 hour
\end{itemize}

A protective magical force surrounds you, manifesting as a spectral
frost that covers you and your gear.

You gain 5 temporary hit points for the duration. If a creature hits you
with a melee attack while you have these hit points, the creature takes
5 cold damage.

\textbf{At Higher Levels:} When you cast this spell using a spell slot
of 2nd level or higher. both the temporary hit points and the cold
damage increase by 5 for each slot level above 1st.
