# Scarab of Protection > [!info] Item Details > | | | > |---|---| > | **Category** | Wondrous Items | > | **Rarity** | Legendary | > | **Attunement** | Yes | > | **Source** | DMG p.199 | --- ## Description If you hold this beetle-shaped medallion for 1 round, an inscription appears on its surface revealing its magical nature. It provides two benefits: 1. You have advantage on saving throws against spells. 2. 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 succeed on the save instead. The scarab crumbles into powder and is destroyed when the last charge is used. --- ## Properties - **Advantage on saving throws against spells** while worn. - 12 charges: reaction (1 charge) to **turn a failed save against necromancy or undead effects into a success**. - **Destroyed** when the last charge is used. - Requires attunement.