Scarab of Protection (2014 Dungeon Masters Guide)

legendary · Wondrous Item · 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.

Scarab of Protection (2024 Dungeon Masters Guide)

legendary · Wondrous Item · 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.