Liquidsabre
Explorer
Alrighty, it always helps to quote the direct text as that SRD quote is a bit misleading. Here's the relevant text from the spell.
PHB, Flame Shield: "Any creature striking you with it's body or a handheld weapon deals normal damage, but at the same time the attacker takes 1d6 points of damage +1 point per caster level (max +15)."
Anytime the caster is struck the opponent takes the damage.
PHB, Flame Shield: "Any creature striking you with it's body or a handheld weapon deals normal damage, but at the same time the attacker takes 1d6 points of damage +1 point per caster level (max +15)."
Anytime the caster is struck the opponent takes the damage.