Blade Ward | Baldurs Gate 3 Wiki

Blade ward is an Abjuration Cantrip in Baldur's Gate 3. Grants the caster resistance to damage from weapons.

Blade Ward Information

• Description: Gain Resistance to Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing damage from weapon attacks.
• Level: Cantrip
• School: Abjuration
• Casting Time: Action
• Range: Self
• Duration: 2 turns
• Spellcasting Ability: Intelligence

Blade Ward (Condition)

Duration: 2 Turns

Gain Resistance to Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing damage from weapon attacks.

How to Acquire Blade Ward

Blade ward can be acquired by the following classes and races:

• Bard
• Sorcerer
• Warlock
• Wizard
• High Elf (Elf Sub-Race)
• High Half-Elf (Half-Elf Sub-Race)
• Eldritch Knight (Fighter Sub-Class)

Blade Ward Tips & Notes

Differences from D&D 5th Edition:

• None. Although the duration seems longer, 2 Turns means it will expire at the end of your next turn, just like 5E.

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