Create a sphere of annihilation around the caster, obliterating all threats while providing impenetrable defense
Abjuration
Action: Standard
Components: V,S,M
Duration: rounds/level
Spell Lists: Arcane
Levels: 10
The Destruction Sphere, considered the ultimate spell of the abjurer and the renowned Stoneheart family, manifests as a shimmering barrier of raw magical energy encompassing the caster. When mastered, this spell creates an impenetrable defense capable of neutralizing any incoming attack and disintegrating any adversary who comes into contact with it. While active, the sphere extends up to 5 feet from the caster in all directions. Any creature or object that touches or attempts to pass through the sphere is immediately subjected to its destructive effects. The target takes force damage equal to ten times the hit points of a 10th-level barrier spell and is disintegrated if this damage reduces it to negative hit points. There is no saving throw against this effect; the sheer power of the sphere overwhelms conventional defenses. The sphere's potency is further enhanced by the caster's intellect. For every point of Intelligence above 20, the difficulty to dispel this spell increases by 1%, and the caster gains a 1% boost to their mental protection while the sphere is active. Despite its formidable power, the Destruction Sphere is not without limitations. Its restricted range and limited duration are its primary weaknesses. Additionally, the caster cannot maintain any other barrier spell while the Destruction Sphere is active. Exceptionally powerful mages have been known to teleport while this barrier is active, a feat that requires immense concentration and magical prowess. Countering the Destruction Sphere is an arduous task, possible only through a combination of extremely high caster levels, specialized counter-barriers (which require prior exposure to the spell and are only effective once), or exploiting the periods when the sphere is inactive due to its limited duration. The Destruction Sphere stands as a testament to the pinnacle of abjuration magic, a spell that turns defense into an overwhelming offense, capable of reshaping the tide of even the most dire magical conflicts.