Scarab of Protection

Wondrous Item · Legendary · Requires Attunement · D&D 5e (SRD)

2024 rules (SRD 5.2.1)

Scarab of Protection

Wondrous Item · Legendary · Requires Attunement

This beetle-shaped medallion provides three benefits while it is on your person.

Defense. You gain a +1 bonus to Armor Class.

Preservation. The scarab has 12 charges. If you fail a saving throw against a Necromancy spell or a harmful effect originating from an Undead, you can take a Reaction to expend 1 charge and turn the failed save into a successful one. The scarab crumbles into powder and is destroyed when its last charge is expended.

Spell Resistance. You have Advantage on saving throws against spells.

2014 rules (SRD 5.1)

Scarab of Protection

Wondrous Item · Legendary · Requires Attunement

If you hold this beetle-shaped medallion in your hand for 1 round, an inscription appears on its surface revealing its magical nature. It provides two benefits while it is on your person: You have advantage on saving throws against • spells. The scarab has 12 charges. If you fail a saving • throw against a necromancy spell or a harmful effect originating from an undead creature, you can use your reaction to expend 1 charge and turn the failed save into a successful one. The scarab crumbles into powder and is destroyed when its last charge is expended.