Fear ward creates an aura around the caster that makes him immune to all forms of fear, including that caused by dragons. Additionally, fear ward protects the caster from attacks by all forms of undead; the spell is equally effective against physical and magical attacks. Dispel magic has no effect on fear ward, but a wish will negate it.
The material components for this spell are the fangs of a spider and a hair from the head of a ghoul.
Notes: Restricted to necromancers and abjurers; uncommon. (This version replaces the one in the Complete Wizard's Handbook).