Casting a spell while entangled? [Archive] - Wizards Community

Casting a spell while entangled? [Archive] - Wizards Community

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Egres
07-14-04, 04:23 PM Ok,this is a part of another thread.

Do you think that an entangled spellcaster can cast only spells without somatic components?

From the SRD:
Entangled: The character is ensnared. Being entangled impedes movement, but does not entirely prevent it unless the bonds are anchored to an immobile object or tethered by an opposing force. An entangled creature moves at half speed, cannot run or charge, and takes a –2 penalty on all attack rolls and a –4 penalty to Dexterity. An entangled character who attempts to cast a spell must make a Concentration check (DC 15 + the spell’s level) or lose the spell.

Cast a Spell: You can attempt to cast a spell while grappling or even while pinned (see below), provided its casting time is no more than 1 standard action, it has no somatic component, and you have in hand any material components or focuses you might need. Any spell that requires precise and careful action is impossible to cast while grappling or being pinned. If the spell is one that you can cast while grappling, you must make a Concentration check (DC 20 + spell level) or lose the spell. You don’t have to make a successful grapple check to cast the spell.

Grappling or Pinned: The only spells you can cast while grappling or pinned are those without somatic components and whose material components (if any) you have in hand. Even so, you must make a Concentration check (DC 20 + the level of the spell you’re casting) or lose the spell.

Somatic (S): A somatic component is a measured and precise movement of the hand. You must have at least one hand free to provide a somatic component.

By the RAW,i think you can cast spells with somatic components while entangled.
Just make the concentration check.

Glad to see your opinions.
Cyan Wisp
07-14-04, 05:34 PM So, entangle doesn't restrict any componentry. You just have to Concentrate. Possible reasons...

A strand of creeper, net or goo could get stuck in the mouth, or even prevent the mouth opening or closing properly.

Your hand may be able to still weave its pattern, despite the strands or goo.

A wayward vine is circling its way up your leg... :eek: (If you've seen Evil Dead, just imagine the woman in the forest trying to fire off a spell... though this is a rather more extreme version of entangle, I would say.)

:)
was_fired
07-14-04, 05:41 PM Yeah all you need is the check. Those bindings sure are distracting.
Seeker95
07-14-04, 06:39 PM Sounds good. entangle + spellcaster = risky casting.
Egres
07-14-04, 07:09 PM Originally posted by Seeker95
Sounds good. entangle + spellcaster = risky casting.
Somatic components or not?:)
lanilifar
07-14-04, 09:04 PM Entangled is not the same as grappling or pinned.

Entangled is a seperate category from Grappling or Pinned listed under Concentration in the SRD.

There are no rules to indicate that spells with somatic components cannot be cast while entangled.

Therefore, generally you can cast spells with somatic components while entangled.

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Egres 07-14-04, 04:23 PM	Ok,this is a part of another thread. Do you think that an entangled spellcaster can cast only spells without somatic components? From the SRD: Entangled: The character is ensnared. Being entangled impedes movement, but does not entirely prevent it unless the bonds are anchored to an immobile object or tethered by an opposing force. An entangled creature moves at half speed, cannot run or charge, and takes a –2 penalty on all attack rolls and a –4 penalty to Dexterity. An entangled character who attempts to cast a spell must make a Concentration check (DC 15 + the spell’s level) or lose the spell. Cast a Spell: You can attempt to cast a spell while grappling or even while pinned (see below), provided its casting time is no more than 1 standard action, it has no somatic component, and you have in hand any material components or focuses you might need. Any spell that requires precise and careful action is impossible to cast while grappling or being pinned. If the spell is one that you can cast while grappling, you must make a Concentration check (DC 20 + spell level) or lose the spell. You don’t have to make a successful grapple check to cast the spell. Grappling or Pinned: The only spells you can cast while grappling or pinned are those without somatic components and whose material components (if any) you have in hand. Even so, you must make a Concentration check (DC 20 + the level of the spell you’re casting) or lose the spell. Somatic (S): A somatic component is a measured and precise movement of the hand. You must have at least one hand free to provide a somatic component. By the RAW,i think you can cast spells with somatic components while entangled. Just make the concentration check. Glad to see your opinions.
Cyan Wisp 07-14-04, 05:34 PM	So, entangle doesn't restrict any componentry. You just have to Concentrate. Possible reasons... A strand of creeper, net or goo could get stuck in the mouth, or even prevent the mouth opening or closing properly. Your hand may be able to still weave its pattern, despite the strands or goo. A wayward vine is circling its way up your leg... :eek: (If you've seen Evil Dead, just imagine the woman in the forest trying to fire off a spell... though this is a rather more extreme version of entangle, I would say.) :)
was_fired 07-14-04, 05:41 PM	Yeah all you need is the check. Those bindings sure are distracting.
Seeker95 07-14-04, 06:39 PM	Sounds good. entangle + spellcaster = risky casting.
Egres 07-14-04, 07:09 PM	Originally posted by Seeker95 Sounds good. entangle + spellcaster = risky casting. Somatic components or not?:)
lanilifar 07-14-04, 09:04 PM	Entangled is not the same as grappling or pinned. Entangled is a seperate category from Grappling or Pinned listed under Concentration in the SRD. There are no rules to indicate that spells with somatic components cannot be cast while entangled. Therefore, generally you can cast spells with somatic components while entangled.