Armor and spell-like abilities Q [Archive] - Wizards Community

Armor and spell-like abilities Q [Archive] - Wizards Community

Post/Author/DateTime Post
zapogee
04-08-06, 11:00 AM Rules question: Do armor check penalties apply to spell-like abilities. I said no since spell-like abilitie shave no components and armor cannot get in the way of casting. Is this stated in a book/FAQ somewhere?
Zherog
04-08-06, 11:02 AM You're correct. Spell failure only happens on spells with somatic components.
zapogee
04-08-06, 11:05 AM SO, is this stated in a book somewhere? A FAQ?
kelvinaw273
04-08-06, 11:06 AM Spell like abilities are not spells and do not have a failure chance unless specifically stated in their description.
zapogee
04-08-06, 11:22 AM I was looking for it in writing somewhere. I think pg 56 of the PHB about wizards and armor clears it up:
"Armor...interferes with a wizard's movements, which can cause her spells with somatic components to fail."

Thats as clear as I can find on the topic. This also means wizards
casting dimension door (only verbal component) wouldnt have to worry
about the spell failure either. Cool!

Thanks!

Post/Author/DateTime	Post
zapogee 04-08-06, 11:00 AM	Rules question: Do armor check penalties apply to spell-like abilities. I said no since spell-like abilitie shave no components and armor cannot get in the way of casting. Is this stated in a book/FAQ somewhere?
Zherog 04-08-06, 11:02 AM	You're correct. Spell failure only happens on spells with somatic components.
zapogee 04-08-06, 11:05 AM	SO, is this stated in a book somewhere? A FAQ?
kelvinaw273 04-08-06, 11:06 AM	Spell like abilities are not spells and do not have a failure chance unless specifically stated in their description.
zapogee 04-08-06, 11:22 AM	I was looking for it in writing somewhere. I think pg 56 of the PHB about wizards and armor clears it up: "Armor...interferes with a wizard's movements, which can cause her spells with somatic components to fail." Thats as clear as I can find on the topic. This also means wizards casting dimension door (only verbal component) wouldnt have to worry about the spell failure either. Cool! Thanks!