Boots of Levitate [Archive] - Wizards Community

Boots of Levitate [Archive] - Wizards Community

Post/Author/DateTime Post
Nous
07-10-06, 12:00 AM We are runninga game, and our two mages both have these boots of levitate. They procede in every fight to about 60 feet in the air and remove themselves completely from being attacked. I was wondering if this is right. I've read the spell and it just seems to be far more powerful than such a cheap item should be. Anyone know if this is working right?
Dalthbar
07-10-06, 12:25 AM They're not a cheap item, but they just cast levitate - which does just that.

However, they're far from "safe" up there since they can't move laterally - just up and down.

So throw fireballs, ranged attacks, flying creatures... etc.

They are ONLY safe from melee attacks by land-based creatures. They're far from safe from magic, ranged attacks and flying things. And it'll be a lot of fun to drop a dispel magic on them too!

They're also dead in the water in a dungeon or other place with a ceiling.

Control the environment and force them to change their tactics.
shruggar
07-10-06, 10:05 AM do remember their minuses, too. Some things require a ranged Touch attack, and when Boots of Levitate are enough to give them an edge, -5 can kill you easily.
Dalthbar
07-10-06, 10:12 AM Another thought - Gust Of Wind - only a 2nd level spell. Since they're levitating and not flying, it wouldn't be a stretch to rule the wizards as being the same as a tiny creature for the sake of the spell effect against them. (since they have no way of fighting against or stabilizing themselves against the gust of wind)
Leilond
07-10-06, 10:34 AM We are runninga game, and our two mages both have these boots of levitate. They procede in every fight to about 60 feet in the air and remove themselves completely from being attacked. I was wondering if this is right. I've read the spell and it just seems to be far more powerful than such a cheap item should be. Anyone know if this is working right?
- They're will be very easy target for archers and flying creatures
- They can go ONLY up and down, so they must WALK with the party and levitate ONLY when they meet something
- An enemy can dispel magic them and they'll fall 60 feet down... a bit dangerous
- If i was a wizard and I saw two levitating opponets i will surely say "Good move guys! You won my first fireball!!" while my hirelings will take care to keep the rest of the party busy

It is not a very wisely for a wizard to be such a visible target ;)
thepsionicbard
07-10-06, 03:18 PM mix up the shoes so they arn't a maching pair :D

Post/Author/DateTime	Post
Nous 07-10-06, 12:00 AM	We are runninga game, and our two mages both have these boots of levitate. They procede in every fight to about 60 feet in the air and remove themselves completely from being attacked. I was wondering if this is right. I've read the spell and it just seems to be far more powerful than such a cheap item should be. Anyone know if this is working right?
Dalthbar 07-10-06, 12:25 AM	They're not a cheap item, but they just cast levitate - which does just that. However, they're far from "safe" up there since they can't move laterally - just up and down. So throw fireballs, ranged attacks, flying creatures... etc. They are ONLY safe from melee attacks by land-based creatures. They're far from safe from magic, ranged attacks and flying things. And it'll be a lot of fun to drop a dispel magic on them too! They're also dead in the water in a dungeon or other place with a ceiling. Control the environment and force them to change their tactics.
shruggar 07-10-06, 10:05 AM	do remember their minuses, too. Some things require a ranged Touch attack, and when Boots of Levitate are enough to give them an edge, -5 can kill you easily.
Dalthbar 07-10-06, 10:12 AM	Another thought - Gust Of Wind - only a 2nd level spell. Since they're levitating and not flying, it wouldn't be a stretch to rule the wizards as being the same as a tiny creature for the sake of the spell effect against them. (since they have no way of fighting against or stabilizing themselves against the gust of wind)
Leilond 07-10-06, 10:34 AM	We are runninga game, and our two mages both have these boots of levitate. They procede in every fight to about 60 feet in the air and remove themselves completely from being attacked. I was wondering if this is right. I've read the spell and it just seems to be far more powerful than such a cheap item should be. Anyone know if this is working right? - They're will be very easy target for archers and flying creatures - They can go ONLY up and down, so they must WALK with the party and levitate ONLY when they meet something - An enemy can dispel magic them and they'll fall 60 feet down... a bit dangerous - If i was a wizard and I saw two levitating opponets i will surely say "Good move guys! You won my first fireball!!" while my hirelings will take care to keep the rest of the party busy It is not a very wisely for a wizard to be such a visible target ;)
thepsionicbard 07-10-06, 03:18 PM	mix up the shoes so they arn't a maching pair :D