The armor of agathys spell does prevent damage (this is what the temporary hit points do) but it doesn’t preemptively damage the attacker.
Does Agathys stack with false life and armor?
Does armor of Agathys stack? Thanks! Per the Temp HP rules in the PHB, temp HP never stacks. When you get new ones, you have to decide if you want to keep your current Temp HP or replace them with the new Temp HP.
Can you stack armor of Agathys and mage armor?
They will stack! As either spell requires simply 1 action and neither is considered a concentration spell, both spells may stack.
Does armor of Agathys use a spell slot?
However, in both these cases there are probably more efficient ways to use a valuable spell slot. Armor of Agathys is a fairly cool spell, but unfortunately it isn’t a particularly effective one.
Can wizards use armor of Agathys?
Yes, casting Armor of Agathys at 9th level will give you 45 temp hp and an arcane ward of 45 hp.
Can you use false life on someone else?
Yes. A wizard can use False Life and Life Transference to heal someone else.
What level is armor of Agathys?
Armor of Agathys is only available for Warlocks and Oath of Conquest Paladins, which has a maximum level of 5.
Can a sorcerer use armor of Agathys?
Do Warlocks get armor of Agathys?
Next to Eldritch Blast, Armor of Agathys might be one of the most popular warlock spells in the game. It is exclusive to the warlock, grants temporary hit points, does damage, and it looks cool.
How does the armor of Agathys spell work?
The description of the Armor of Agathys spell says (PHB 215, emphasis mine): 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.
How much ice damage does armor of Agathys do?
A level 6 slot spell with a high intelligence creates 30 temp HP, 30 Ice damage to all melee attackers, and an arcane ward that has some where in the neighborhood of 15-ish hp. Recasting Armor of Agathys refills the ward (at level spell slot) by 12 HP, and gives you 30 more temp HP.
Can a warlock use armor of Agathys on a bard?
As far as I’m concerned, Armor of Agathys is accessible only by warlocks or bards through magical secrets. If feats are being used, any class could take Magic Initiate to gain access to the spell, as well. If feats are being used, any class could take Magic Initiate to gain access to the spell, as well.
Can a Barbarian Rage make armor of Agathys last longer?
Between the two choices, the barbarian rage makes the armor of agathys last longer but it prohibits any spellcasting attempt. Since the casting class should be prioritised (for maxing the temp hp pool and of course the damage dealt back to the attackers) being unable to cast is very limiting especially with cantrips like booming blade in the game.
