What is the Spirit Guardians Spell in 5e?

The Spirit Guardians spell is a 5th-level cleric spell that summons spirits to protect the caster within 15 ft. Depending on your alignment, they can have different appearances. If you have a good or neutral alignment, then you can choose an angelic or fey form. Otherwise, if you have an evil alignment, they are fiendish in nature. Mechanically, this is a great defensive spell that can wreak havoc on your enemies. In addition, this spell also has great potential in the role-playing aspect of your game, and below are a few tips on how to spice it up when using this spell in your story.

1. The caster was able to call on this spirit guardian because they were once saved by one in their past life.

In the world of magic, many different things can be possible. One of the more popular subjects is summoning a spirit guardian to protect you and your loved ones. This spell could have a backstory about how the caster was able to call on this spirit guardian because they were once saved by one in their past life.

2. The caster was able to call on this spirit guardian because they are descended from a long line of people who had done so before them.

Many cultures in the world today have customs related to their ancestors. For example, the Egyptians worshipped their ancestors as gods and built pyramids for them. In addition, many Asian countries have customs related to their ancestors. For instance, the Vietnamese believe that if someone dies, they are reincarnated and will return to their family as a new child. If death is welcomed by a family, then this is considered an act of love and generosity.

3. The spell should have some kind of visual effect that represents the type of guardian spirit being called upon

The spell should have some kind of visual effect that represents the type of guardian spirit being called upon - for example, if it is an air guardian, then there should be wind blowing with a cloud of mist.

4. The spell can be cast using a unique holy symbol that is deeply connected to your character’s story

The spell designates that the cleric’s holy symbol should be used to cast the spell to satisfy its material component for casting. A great way to spice this up is to come up with a unique holy symbol that is connected to the relationship between the character and spirit guardians. You could even use one specific holy symbol that is unique to this spell. For instance, calling upon one’s ancestors might use a ring engraved with an ancestral crest.

5. Incorporate acquiring the Spirit Guardians spell into the adventure

A fun way to spice up the Spirit Guardians spell is to create an encounter where the player would acquire the power or approval of the spirits. This power could come in many forms, such as proving their worth by solving a puzzle or completing a ritual. Once acquired, the spirit(s) could even be an NPC or NPCs voiced by the DM for flavor.

Conclusion

Mechanically, the spirit guardians spell in 5e is a no-brainer defensive move. However, we think it really shines as a plot point in your character's backstory. There are many possibilities and it can be really fun if you can work with your DM to incorporate your spirit guardians in the world's lore. If you're looking for a little bit of spice to sprinkle into your character, adding to the Spirit Guardians spell is a great place to start!