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Brandis 02-10-06, 09:25 PM	Hello, New player here. I have a question about casting Resistance (http://www.d20srd.org/srd/spells/resistance.htm) . It is a touch spell that gives the subject a plus 1 on saves. So do you cast this in response to a need to save, or ahead of time. If you cast it in response, how does that work with the initiative order?
Raker 02-10-06, 10:56 PM	Typically you cast it ahead of time. You can ready an action to cast resistance (on yourself or an ally). When you ready an action you have to state during your turn under what conditions you will cast the spell. Readying an action is a standard action, so you can't cast a spell or make an attack during your turn if you ready an action. Example: - On my initiative (say 14) I make my move action, then as my standard action, I ready an action, like so:"If the enemy spellcaster begins to cast a spell, I'll cast resistance on myself." My turn is over. - If at anytime before the beginning of my next turn the condition I specified occurs, then my readied action is triggered. Say the enemy spellcaster begins to cast a spell (at inititive count 7), first I get to cast Resistance on myself, then the enemy spellcasters casts his spell. Also, my initiative is changed to 7 for the remainder of the encounter (so I will continue to act just before the enemy spellcaster). - If the condition I specified during my turn doesn't occur, then I just miss out. My readied action doesn't trigger. My initiative remains the same. Summary: In the case of Resistance it is probably better for you if you just cast it on your turn, and don't try to do it ahead of time. Edit: Go here for more info on preparing actions http://www.d20srd.org/srd/combat/specialInitiativeActions.htm#ready