Reserve feats and domain spontaneity [Archive] - Wizards Community

Reserve feats and domain spontaneity [Archive] - Wizards Community

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Lyndis
02-01-08, 12:21 AM I've got Holy Warrior feat, which says "As long as you have a 4th-level or higher War domain spell available to cast, you gain a bonus..."

If I am a cleric that casts domain spells spontaneously instead of cure spells, and I chose the War domain for that purpose, does that mean I always get the benefit from my Holy Warrior feat, since I as long as I have a 4th level spell slot uncast, I can always cast a 4th level War domain spell?
Kouk
02-01-08, 12:31 AM The FAQ says this:

How does a reserve feat (Complete Mage) work with spontaneous casters since they could have a fireball as a known 3rd-level spell but they might use that spell slot for a different spell?
As long as the spontaneous caster knows an appropriate spell and has at least one unused spell slot of that spell’s level or higher, he gains the full benefit of the reserve feat. A sorcerer with the Fiery Burst feat who knows fireball can use its primary benefit as long as he has at least one unused spell slot of 3rd level or higher.

But it also says this:

Does the ability to spontaneously cast domain spells granted by the Domain Spontaneity feat (Complete Divine) fulfill the spell requirement of the reserve feats from Complete Mage?
Not technically. Since you don’t have a list of spells known, only a list of spells prepared and the ability to cast some spells spontaneously, having the ability to spontaneously cast domain spells that fulfill the requirements for reserve feats does not fulfill the reserve feat requirements. That said, there’s probably no harm in allowing it, and an unflinching DM confident in his ability to challenge you at every turn may have no problem hand-waving the technicality away.

... So the answer is yes/no. Technically the second answer fits your situation better, unless you are also a Favored Soul or something.
Lyndis
02-01-08, 12:39 AM Well, it's not granted by a feat. The alternative class feature in PHB2 just allowsme to do it, but I guess that applies as well. I'll go ask my DM.

Post/Author/DateTime	Post
Lyndis 02-01-08, 12:21 AM	I've got Holy Warrior feat, which says "As long as you have a 4th-level or higher War domain spell available to cast, you gain a bonus..." If I am a cleric that casts domain spells spontaneously instead of cure spells, and I chose the War domain for that purpose, does that mean I always get the benefit from my Holy Warrior feat, since I as long as I have a 4th level spell slot uncast, I can always cast a 4th level War domain spell?
Kouk 02-01-08, 12:31 AM	The FAQ says this: How does a reserve feat (Complete Mage) work with spontaneous casters since they could have a fireball as a known 3rd-level spell but they might use that spell slot for a different spell? As long as the spontaneous caster knows an appropriate spell and has at least one unused spell slot of that spell’s level or higher, he gains the full benefit of the reserve feat. A sorcerer with the Fiery Burst feat who knows fireball can use its primary benefit as long as he has at least one unused spell slot of 3rd level or higher. But it also says this: Does the ability to spontaneously cast domain spells granted by the Domain Spontaneity feat (Complete Divine) fulfill the spell requirement of the reserve feats from Complete Mage? Not technically. Since you don’t have a list of spells known, only a list of spells prepared and the ability to cast some spells spontaneously, having the ability to spontaneously cast domain spells that fulfill the requirements for reserve feats does not fulfill the reserve feat requirements. That said, there’s probably no harm in allowing it, and an unflinching DM confident in his ability to challenge you at every turn may have no problem hand-waving the technicality away. ... So the answer is yes/no. Technically the second answer fits your situation better, unless you are also a Favored Soul or something.
Lyndis 02-01-08, 12:39 AM	Well, it's not granted by a feat. The alternative class feature in PHB2 just allowsme to do it, but I guess that applies as well. I'll go ask my DM.