Protection From Normal Missiles

Protection From Normal Missiles
Spell
Spellbook	Wizard
Not usable by	Transmuter
School	Abjuration
Spell type	Combat protections
Spell level	3
Scales up to	1
Specifics
Range	1 ft.
Casting time	3
Area of effect	1 creature
Bypass MR	yes
Saving throws	None
Duration	1 Hour (5 turns)
Scroll details
Value	900
Icons
Technical data
Spell code	SPWI311
Scroll code	SCRL1N
Projectile	55 (Sparkle Green)

Protection From Normal Missiles is a third-level wizard spell in the Baldur's Gate series.

Description

“	By means of this spell, the wizard bestows total invulnerability to non-magical hurled and launched missiles such as arrows, bolts, bullets, darts, throwing axes, and throwing daggers.	”
— Protection From Normal Missiles (excerpt)

Gameplay

The wizard casts this spell and my apply it to one creature, including self - the range is only 1 foot.

The spell launches a sparkling green projectile at the targeted creature, which then affects the target with a color change - if the target is a party member, their portrait will display an icon (No. 11) labeled as "Protection From Missiles", and the combat log will display a text reading "Protected from Normal Missiles".

When the spell is first applied to a target a sound effect is audibled, and another when the spell expires.

When the spell manifests, the targeted creature is surrounded by a semitransparent, purple-colored cylinder graphic that remains over the protected creature for the spell's duration, or until the spell is removed.

This spell can be taken down by a Dispel Magic effect or a Breach.

The spell protects against certain projectiles, nine different types altogether.

If any missiles use that particular projectile, then the wizard will not be struck, and the combat screen will display a "Weapon ineffective" message.

When a weapon has both a melee and ranged mode, Protection From Normal Missiles only affects the ranged mode (because this mode uses a "projectile").

Note: Despite the generalizing description of this spell, the list of affected ammunition and throwing weapons is not at all based on their enchantment level or their being magical. Instead, the spell mechanics have hand-picked projectiles it should protect against. That list differs between games and editions and is reported below.

Missiles blocked by the spell

The table lists arrows, bolts and bullets first, followed by throwing hammers, axes and spears, then darts and throwing daggers. It can be sorted alphabetically or by game.

Item	Original BG1	Original BG2	BG:EE SoD	BG2:EE
Arrow1	✅	✅	✅	✅
Arrow +1	✅	✅	❌	❌
Flaming Arrow	❌	❌	✅	❌
Poisoned Arrow2	✅	—	❌	—
Bolt	✅	✅	✅	✅
Bullet	✅	✅	✅	✅
Bullet of Electricity +1	❌	❌	✅	❌
Bullet of Fire +1	❌	❌	✅	❌
Bullet of Ice +1	❌	❌	✅	❌
Sling of Everard +53	❌	✅	❌	❌
Aegis-fang +3	❌	✅	❌	❌
Dwarven Thrower +3	❌	✅	❌	❌
Throwing Axe	✅	✅	✅	✅
Throwing Axe +1	❌	❌	✅	❌
Throwing Axe +2	✅	✅	❌	❌
Hangard's Axe +2	❌	✅	❌	❌
Azuredge +3	❌	✅	❌	❌
Rifthome Axe +3	❌	✅	❌	❌
K'logarath +4	❌	✅	❌	❌
Javelin	❌	❌	✅	❌
Dart	✅	✅	✅	❌
Poisoned Throwing Dagger	❌	✅	❌	❌
Throwing Dagger	✅	✅	✅	❌
Throwing Dagger +1	❌	❌	✅	❌
Habib's attacks	❌	✅	❌	✅
1 This includes the special arrows that Erik and the hobgoblins and kobolds in Candlekeep's storage cellars use. 2 Eldoth's poisoned arrows are affected in Baldur's Gate II as well, but they don't appear in the game. 3 If used without extra bullets.

Scroll

The Black Pits

• Dinguer the Mad (×4)

Baldur's Gate

• Sorcerous Sundries

Dropped by

• Naaman⁽⁵⁰⁾ in the Iron Throne Headquarters
• Garan⁽⁵⁰⁾
• Krystin⁽¹⁰⁾
• Wiven⁽⁵⁰⁾

Shadows of Amn

• Adventurer Mart
• Copper Coronet
• Mae'Var's Guildhall { if it is your stronghold }
• City of Caverns
• Reirra's Shop

Throne of Bhaal

• Arcana Archives
• Watcher's Keep

See also

• Physical Mirror
• Reflection Shield
• Slayer Form

Mod content

This section is about unofficial content that is only available via fan-made mods.

Spell Revisions mod has changed this arcane spell, revising its title, effects and duration. See below for description:
Protection from Missiles
Level: 3
School: Abjuration
Range: Touch
Duration: 1 turn
Casting Time: 3
Area of Effect: 1 creature
Saving Throw: None

By means of this spell, the wizard bestows upon a creature total invulnerability to hurled and projected missiles such as arrows, axes, bolts, javelins, and sling stones. This spell does not convey any protection from magical attacks such as Fireballs, Lightning Bolts, or Magic Missiles, but magically created missiles such as Melf’s Acid Arrows, Melf’s Minute Meteors, and Flame Arrows will be harmlessly deflected.

Note:	The SR mod's spell version deflects 17 different projectiles.

External links

• Protection From Normal Missiles on the Icewind Dale Wiki, a wiki for the first Icewind Dale game.
• AD&D 2nd Edition Wiki - Protection from Normal Missiles (Wizard Spell)