Protection from Negative Energy

Planar Handbook (PlH)Updated Supplementals (3.5)

Protection from Negative Energy is a D&D 3.5 spell (Abjuration) from PlH. On class lists for Cleric (Level 3), Cleric Variant (Level 3), Cloistered Cleric (Level 3). Range or area: Touch; Saving throw: Will negates (harmless); Duration: 10 minutes/level; Casting time: 1 standard action.

School
Abjuration
Casting Time
1 standard action
Components
V, S
Range
Touch
Target
One living creature
Duration
10 minutes/level
Saving Throw
Will negates (harmless)
Spell Resistance
Yes (harmless)

The warded creature gains partial protection against negative energy effects.
Subtract 10 from the hit point damage dealt by any negative energy effect (such as an inflict spell) that affects the warded creature.
Negative energy effects that don’t directly deal hit point damage (such as energy drain) affect the target normally.