Scarab of Protection

SRD 5.1 (2014)

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.

SRD 5.2.1 (2024)

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.