Not to be confused with Protection From Cold (protection scroll).
The wizard spell Protection From Cold gives the target complete invulnerability to non-magical cold attacks and 50% damage resistance against cold from magical cold attacks.
Scrolls for this spell can be added to the spellbook through learning (chance to Write Magic) and can be used as a one-time only spell by a spell caster.
Description[]
| “ | When the spell is cast, it confers complete invulnerability to normal cold attacks and partial protection from exposure to magical cold such as icy dragon's breath, spells such as Cone of Cold, a wand of frost's column of ice, etc., absorbing 50% of all the damage dealt by such magical sources. The spell lasts no longer than one turn per caster level. | ” |
Gameplay[]
This spell sets natural cold elemental resistance to 100% while that to magical cold is increased by 50%.
It's therefore possible a creature's natural cold resistance is lowered and no longer benefits from healing by natural cold damage.
However, magical cold damage as described in the spell is not implemented in the unmodified game.
Where to obtain its scroll[]
Baldur's Gate[]
Sold by[]
The Black Pits[]
- Dinguer the Mad (×4)
Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn[]
Sold by[]
Baldur's Gate II: Throne of Bhaal[]
Sold by[]
Mod content[]
This section is about unofficial content that is only available via fan-made mods.
Spell Revisions mod has removed this arcane spell from the game. There is no direct 3rd level equivalent spell. However, there is a 4th level arcane spell, as described below:
Protection from Elemental Energy
Level: 4
School: Abjuration
Range: Touch
Duration: 1 turn/level
Casting Time: 5
Area of Effect: 1 creature
Saving Throw: None
When this spell is cast, the recipient receives complete protection from one damage type: acid, cold, fire, or lightning. 100% of the damage from the selected source of energy will be absorbed, and the target creature will become completely immune to the effects of spells based on that element. Multiple castings of this spell are not cumulative, but each time a different damage type can be selected.
There is also the new 2nd level arcane spell described below:
Resist Elements
Level: 2
School: Abjuration
Sphere: Protection
Range: Touch
Duration: 1 turn + 1 round/level
Casting Time: 2
Area of Effect: 1 creature
Saving Throw: None
Upon the casting of this spell, the recipient’s resistance to all forms of elemental damage is increased by 25%. This effect will last for the duration of the spell or until dispelled. Multiple castings of this spell are not cumulative.
External links[]
- Protection From Cold (spell) on the Icewind Dale Wiki, a wiki for the first Icewind Dale game.