While this spell is active, all damage received will be taken from the character's mana instead of HP. The
✨ Magic Shield Spell Icon.gif|Magic Shield Icon icon will appear in the conditions bar. Mana spent by blocking damage with magic shield does not increase
✨ Magic Level.
The Magic Shield only absorbs a limited amount of damage before breaking. When this mana is depleted, the spell effect disappears. The amount of mana it absorbs depends on the character's
✨ Level and
✨ Magic Level, including equipment and skill boosts active at the moment the spell is cast, according to this formula (rounded up to the next whole number), where L is your level and M is your magic level:
If you have unlocked the Enhanced Magic Shield Conviction Perk on the Sorcerers'
✨ Wheel of Destiny, then the formula is:
Recasting the spell restores the shield to its maximum value. While the spell is on cooldown, mages can renew the shield by using a
Magic Shield Potion. The Magic Shield can be removed by casting the
✨ Cancel Magic Shield spell.