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Q1
Is there a prize for asking the first question?
A1: 
Q2, starting equipment, ch 5 of the basic rules has starting gold if we do not use the equipment from the background, however do we also not get the equipement from the class if we use the starting gold from ch 5?
Q3, arcane focus; while implementing does this item need to be held? if so can it be incorprated into an other item? for example a battle axe with a crystal pommel? since the staff can be both a weapon and an arcane focus then there should be other similar options
A2: You either start with equipments from your class + background or you roll your starting wealth and equip yourself.
A3: Ask your DM. I suppose it can but the entry for arcane focus doesn't really discuss it.
Plaguescarred wrote:
MrHemlocks wrote:
Q5: Can the "Dueling" fighting style (basic rules pg 25) be used while using a shield?
A5: Yes it appears so.
A5. Without clarification from WoTC I'd say that goes to DM call. Since shields aren't on the weapon chart I would say that as written you would still qualify as only having one weapon. The same would be true if you tried to use a shield for duel wielding. Personally, in the spirit of what they seem to be going for with dueling I'd say the shield invalidates it.
I don't see any balance issue with using it with a shield.
Q6: Is there any mechanical difference between a halberd and glaive?
Cerius wrote:
Q7: Dual wielding, how does it stack with extra attacks for fighter. Since you are only technically making 1 attack action it would just be main hand, main hand, off hand right?
edit: nevermind, I see that the off hand attack is a bonus action and you can only take one bonus action per turn so that answers that. Leaving the question up here though in case someone else has the same one.
Q8, flanking, is there advantage with flanking?
Q9, sneak attack with spell, the sneak attack says it must be used with ranged or finess weapon, can it be used with a spell? for example shocking grasp?
Q10, searching the basic pdf, i was searching for the word finesse and while it did show up in most placed it did not for all. for example in the sneak attack description it was not found even though it is there? can we get a completely searchable version of the pdf?
A10: A printer-friendly version of the Basic Rules was released shortly after the formatted version. It lacks the custom page background and has fully searchable text. Visit the official download page, and click on the second link.
A5: +2 damage is a statistically better gain than "reroll 1s and 2s once" with 1 dice weapons, so I'd feel weird letting Dueling work with a shield. Dueling with Longsword and Shield would net 6.5 average damage (gain of +2) and +2 AC, where Greataxe rerolling 1s and 2s is 7.3 average (gain of 0.8); this highlights an imbalance with 2d6 weapons; rerolling 1s and 2s makes their average 8.33 (gain of 1.33), meaning we'll probably see more Greatsword fighters than Greataxe fighters (more so than already, what with their 0.5 advantage).
Q11: Guiding Bolt 1st level spell, 4d6 damage + advantage on next attack against target until end of your next turn. Is this a typo? Damage seems too high
Loinofbeef wrote:
A8, There's no rules for flanking.
A9, No Sneak Attack cannot be used with spells.
A11: Guiding Bolt grant advantage only to the next attack roll until end of your next turn, not all of them.
alienux wrote:
Loinofbeef wrote:
Plaguescarred wrote:
celtwarrior wrote:
Jay_Ibero_911 wrote:
Q12, fists, is the unarmed strike considered light and/or finesse? can you use it with two-weapon fighting for example?
celtwarrior wrote:
A12: No unarmed strike doens't have any of those properties.
Q13: Am I reading two-weapon fighting correctly? Simply by wielding two Light weapons I can make two attacks at no penalty to the attack roll?
P.S. Hi Plague! Long time no see.
Tichrimo wrote:
Tichrimo wrote:
ProphetSword wrote:
Q14, Prestidigitation, i assume this is up the DM but can we get and idea of the intended maxiume size of this part of the spell or the limitations on a 'trinket'? i can 'fit' a beach ball in my hand but i could not hold a lead ball the size of a beach ball, however, spell has a range of 10 feet so one does not need to hold it.
• You create a nonmagical trinket or an illusory image
that can fit in your hand and that lasts until the end of
your next turn.
A14: Its size is something tiny enought to fit in your hand (several inches i'd say) with a weight correcponding to the material it is made of. Within these parameters it'd be up to the DM wether something can be created or not through the use of Presdigitation.
Q15. If someone hides within a lightly obscured space, do you take disadvantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks to spot that creature? If so, then how does passive perception work in such a case? If not, then when exactly do the rules for disadvantage associated with lightly obscured areas actually come into play? I must admit that I'm a bit befuddled as to how the rules for hiding interact with the new rules for lightly obscured areas. Hiding generally always requires some level of concealment or cover after all, and I can't believe they intended for almost all checks made to spot hidden creatures to be made with disadvantage. In the recent "Lost Mines of Phandelvin" podcast, for instance, I did not see the DM imposing disadvantage on the players' attempts to spot the hidden goblins, even though the goblins were lightly obscured by foliage.
Leugren wrote:
Q17: For a "long" rest, I don't understand how you ever fully regain your HD. You only ever get back 1/2 your total HD.
Page 67:
At the end of a long rest, a character regains all lost hit points. The character also regains spent Hit Dice, up to a number of dice equal to half of the character’s total number of them. For example, if a character has eight Hit Dice, he or she can regain four spent Hit Dice upon finishing a long rest.
A17: Take two long rests without spending any hit dice between: 1/2 + 1/2 = whole.
A17b: Alternatively, as with certain other exceptions, you can assume that the minium after rounding is always 1. Thus, PCs would regain 1 HD after a long rest at 1st level. (NOTE: This rule needs to be clarified at some point, as the Basic Rules seem ambiguous at best on this point.)
EDIT: Mike Mearls confirmed on Twitter that the minimum HD recovered should be 1.
@nperkins Do 1st level characters get their Hit Die back after a long rest or do they have to rest two days in a row?
@mikemearls they get it back - believe it should be minimum 1 with long rest
Q18a) If a high level halfling fighter rolls a 1 on a saving throw and uses the halfling ability to reroll and still fails, can the halfling then use the fighter ability to roll the die a third time?
Q18b) What about if the same character rolls a failure the first time, using the fighter ability to reroll, gets a natural 1 the second time, and wants to use the halfling ability to roll the die a third time?
Q18c) What if the initial saving throw was rolled with advantage or disadvantage, and the red die was a natural 1 and the green die was a failure? Could the halfling fighter use the halfling ability to reroll the red die and the fighter ability to reroll the green die?
Particle_Man wrote:
E-Tallitnics wrote:
Q19: Not really a question, I think I know the answer. However, it is ambiguous and should probably be cleared up in later updates. In the basic rules, it keeps switching back and forth as to whether you can spend inspiration on any roll, or only on rules which relate to your backround traits. I'm pretty sure it's any roll (as that is what is said in the actual section explaining it, as well as the actual play video). But when explaining what inspiration is and later when explaining advantage, it says that it can be spent to gain advantage on rolls relating to your backround traits.
A19: Inspiration can affect any attack roll, saving throw or ability check. If you have inspiration, you can extend it when you make an attack roll, saving throw or ability check. Spending your inspiration gives you advantage on that roll. Aditionally you can give it up to give another player character inspiration. (Basic D&D pg. 35)
Lokiron wrote:
A16: The hand crossbow's light property currently does nothing for it as it can't be used while two weapon fighting being not a light melee weapon. But that could change with future game elements allowing it.
Q/A17: The wording is very ambiguous on that. The phrasing "up to... half" could also imply that, for example, if a level 8 character had 2 hit dice left, a long rest would bring them to 4 hit dice (half their total hit dice), not add 4 hit dice to their current number. I agree that it's probably supposed to be adding, not resetting, but I can understand how people would get confused given the poor choice of wording.
Q20: I don't really get the rolls on 'Devine Intervention'. At 10th level you have a 10% chance of your deity to intervene and that goes up to 19% (rolling the percentile dice). If you reach lvl 20 it's suddenly 100%. Am I missing somethng here or is it really that hard to get Devine Intervention?
Q 21: Can you overhannel a cantrip?
Q22: Faerie Fire is listed in the spell descriptions but not the spell lists for cleric or wizard. In 3.x it's normally a druid spell, but do clerics or wizards get it in 5e?
Q 22 Overchannel does 2d12 damage for each level of spell the second time you cast it. Does that really mean you can overchannel cantrips all day long with no penalties?
Q23 Empowered Evocation question. Do you add your Int mod to each magic missile damage roll?
Q24 - Does using Halfling Nimbleness to move past an opponent cause an opportunity attack unless the halfling in question uses the Withdraw action to move past him?
A24: Yes. If you move out of an opponent's threat range, you will get an attack of opportunity.
A22: No cleric or wizard do not get faerie fire.
Pizzamancer wrote:
I think you are wrong on that one Plague. The play test was distinctly worded differently. It doesn't say each damage roll in the basic rules, it says the damage roll.
Pizzamancer wrote:
AaronOfBarbaria wrote:
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Particle_Man wrote:
MrJamela wrote:
Pizzamancer wrote:
Jay_Ibero_911 wrote:
celtwarrior wrote:
Q25: The Dueling fighting style states that you get a +2 to your To Hit modifier as long as you're not holding another weapon. So that means you can hold a shield for the classic Sword & Board fighter. However my question is based on an assumption, but it's a good one: What then happens to that fighter if she takes (the assumed) Shield Master Feat!? Would they then lose the +2?
Q26: So starting skills for PCs, am I safe to assume they get Int Bonus + number listed for class, so for example a Human Wizards with Int 16 gets 5 skills in which she is proficient? I looked through the starter box and baisc rules and couldn't find this explicitly stated.
A26: I do not believe you get any extra skills for having high intelligence in this edition. Far as i can tell the only way to get more skill proficiencies is to multiclass or to spend a feat on them.
Q27: Relatedly -- I thought I remember from the playtest you get extra *languages* for having high int, but I didn't catch mention of that in the basic rules. Has that been removed or did I miss it?
Plaguescarred wrote:
Chimerasame wrote:
E-Tallitnics wrote:
celtwarrior wrote:
Plaguescarred wrote:
Chimerasame wrote:
BaronOfHell wrote:
Can a monster with Multiattack shove a creature in durring its multiattack?
Pg 74 Shoving a Creature
Using the Attack action, you can make a special melee
attack to shove a creature, either to knock it prone or
push it away from you. If you’re able to make multiple
attacks with the Attack action, this attack replaces one
of them.
The target of your shove must be no more than one
size larger than you, and it must be within your reach.
You make a Strength (Athletics) check contested by the
target’s Strength (Athletics) or Dexterity (Acrobatics)
check (the target chooses the ability to use). If you win
the contest, you either knock the target prone or push
it 5 feet away from you.
A28: Yes a monster that can multiattack can replace one of them to shoive a creature.
(Please remember to number # your questions!)
Q29: Can the Dash Action be taken more than once on a turn (eg. Using Dash as an action and dash as a bonus action via Cunning Action or Haste)? Would this give a movement of 3 times the character's speed when used in conjunction with a move?
Thanks.
A29: Yes, nothing indicate Dash cannot be taken more than once per turn.
I don't think applying every time to a magic missile makes the Empowered Evocation ability OP. It's quite strong indeed, but it's limited-use (until 18th level), and I don't think it will do as much damage as an optimized weapon-user can pull off at-will at that level of play.
Overchannelling cantrips all the live-long day worries me more; for the price of "you cannot overchannel a real spell if you do this" you get the repeated benefit of max damage on your bread-and-butter moves. 'Course, even this might not be too bad; *with* Empowered Evocation it caps out at 10+intmod damage, which I think weapon-user strikers can still eclipse, match, or at least *approach*, by 14th level. Kinda weird though.
Both of those things are things to watch out for to make sure no new elements magnify their abuse further, but as it stands now I don't think it's gonna result in any mages taking the fun out by eclipsing everyone else.
Chimerasame wrote:
Q 30
Mainly this is just to confirm that hp works the way I think it does. If I create a 3rd level fighter (with a con mod of +3) I first start out with 13 hp, then add 1d10+3 (or 9) for second then 1d10+6 (or 12) for 3rd for a total of (using the averages) 34 hp. Correct?
My confusion comes from the phrasing that characters gain hit dice +con mod per level after 1st, which seems to mean the con mod bonus is constantly increasing, so a +3 bonus at level 2, +6 at 3, +9 at 4 ect. But this get's to be a little crazy when the bonus gets up to +54 and I'm not sure that is the intent.
A30: No the Constitution modifier to HP doesn't grow exponentially, it add satically. So your 3rd level fighter would have;
1st level: 10 +3
2nd level: 1d10 (6) +3
3rd level: 1d10 (6) +3
Okay thank you for the quick response
Chaosmancer wrote:
Pizzamancer wrote:
R23: Here's Mike Mearls answer;
Q31: Can you sneak attack with a handaxe assuming you throw it? (I ask because it is a ranged weapon attack, but its not a dex attack so its a little wierd).
obsid wrote:
Q32: Is there a way to transition from Grappling a creature to Restraining it? Is that a thing? Grappling doesn't seem acutely useful aside from preventing movement, and doesn't have much bearing on combat rolls.
Q33: Is there a way to consistently re-establish a method of Sneak Attacking mid-combat? It clearly states you must have advantage on the attack. In this way, it's easy to imagine a Rogue getting a Sneak Attack by attacking while hidden in the beginning of a fight, but after that there is no clear method of guaranteeing Advantage. Are there consistent ways? Or is this a think-outside-of-the-box situation? (which I would not at all be opposed to).
Q34: How does Two-Weapon Fighting interact with the Extra Attack feature that Fighters (and possibly other classes once we see the PHB) receive? Are there additional 'off-hand' attacks for each main-hand one?
Wrylis wrote:
Q35: If an attack reduces a character to less than zero hit points, but not enough for instant death, do they start their next turn (and attempt their first death save) at zero hp, or at some negative number of points?
Ex: I have 12 hp and am at my max. I take 18 points of damage, bringing me to -6. Do I start my next turn at -6 or zero?
1stLevelSean wrote:
Jay_Ibero_911 wrote:
Are the rules for character creation, provided in the 'Next' playtest, compatible with the starter set (for 5e)?
(For level one characters)
If minor alterations are required could you list them?
(Just the alterations, not the entire method.)
R31: The thrown property doesn't prevent Sneak Attack, as long as its a ranged or finesse weapon. A handaxe is neither of those. If it was their intent, its not in sync with RAW.
A32: They"re pretty much the same, except for starting gold and ability score array i believe.
Jay_Ibero_911 wrote:
E-Tallitnics wrote:
Q36 (I think): for protection style fighter, does it grant disadvantage to all attacks per turn from one foe (I.e. Claw, claw, bite) or does the fighter have to pick a specific one?
Still not 100% clear on that.
Q38: On page 65, the rules state "A creature in a heavily obscured area effectively suffers from the blinded condition (see the appendix)". Does that mean that a creature in a dark area wouldn't be able to see a creature in a lighted area nearby?
BigOleBob wrote:
Rhenny wrote:
pauldanielj2 wrote:
E-Tallitnics wrote:
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pauldanielj2 wrote:
Wrylis wrote:
Q39: Lets say im a sneaking around and no one can see me and I have two daggers. I want to throw my daggers at someone within range with two-weapon fighting. Does the first attack break stealth so the off-hand attack is not with advantage? How about with a fighter using the fighters ability to attack multiple times, does the first attack break stealth?
A40: Yes, there is no longer such a thing as negative hitpoints. That said if you get hurt by more then your total hp beyond 0 in one attack (and if your above 0 the amount your above 0 + your full hp), then you instantly die with no death saving throws.
obsid wrote:
Q41: Is it possible to be hidden from one enemy but not another? In theory, I would automatically say yes, it's self-evident that you could. But, the rules do tend to favour free communication between creatures. For instance, per Page 70: "Your turn can include a variety of flourishes that require neither your action nor your move. You can communicate however you are able, through brief utterances and gestures, as you take your turn". This would lead me to think that an enemy you are not hidden from could communicate your position, thus effectively ending your 'hidden' status.
For instance, in the example below the goblin could hide from Duncan, since he has total cover. He could not, however, hide from Arkus. So the question is, would the goblin's hide attempt relative to Duncan fail automatically because Arkus could simply alert Duncan to the Goblin's presence?
A41: Just telling the other character where they are within 5 feet doesnt make them not hidden anymore. The hide rules are fairly explicit that as long as you hide and stay hidden (ie not say anything and they have some cover), and the stealth check beats the passive perception (or any active checks they make) that the person stays hidden (regardless of what the other person says). You may know aproximately where they are, but not exactly where they are (you can try to attack that spot and hope you hit though! at a disadvantage because you cant see them). You can also walk up so they no longer have cover, then you can see them, or you can ready an action for when you do see them.
So, let's say that my character is based around dual-wielding daggers and throwing them whenever he can. As I read it, if he has both in hand, he can throw both on his turn at any targets within range. However, what happens next turn when he wants to draw AND attack with two more? The rules say he can draw and attack as one action, right? But can he draw two weapons and attack with two weapons on his turn?
akaddk wrote:
obsid wrote:
I can't find where it says that drawing is a "free" action, or how many free actions you're allowed per turn. Personally I wouldn't allow more than one anyway as a default rule but it'd still be nice to know where the rule is.
I'm also assuming that the rogue's extra action ability would allow him to draw an extra weapon?
akaddk wrote:
Q: The basic poison listed in the equipment guide says that the poison lasts for 1 minute after application and that anyone hit by a poisoned weapon must make the save against it. Does that mean the weapon remains poisoned even after it's hit a creature, thus allowing for multiple poisonings to occur from the same weapon?
pukunui wrote:
akaddk wrote:
akaddk wrote:
E-Tallitnics wrote:
1. There's no penalty for casting arcane magic in armor now?
1.b) If no, does that make Mountain Dwarf Wizards (free Battle Axe and Medium Armor spec) the new hotness?
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Walstafa wrote:
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Jay_Ibero_911 wrote:
Drayven27 wrote:
Tichrimo wrote:
Chimerasame wrote:
Chimerasame wrote:
Tichrimo wrote:
Q: Is overchannel supposed to work with cantrips?
A: No. But, Mike Mearls thinks that it "works out if you increase the damage by 1d12 per cantrip."
Big Thanks to Plague for poking Mearls.
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(Asked this in another thread but seems this is a better place for it )
Q45 is drawing a potion (or wand, etc) from a backpack considered your one free Use Object? Such that you can now move, locate & draw potion, and drink in one turn? This sounds like alot for 1 turn. I'm wondering if drawing out a potion from a backpack is technically interacting with 2 objects - the backpack (opening the flap, searching) and the potion (grabbing it and drawing it out).
mcintma wrote:
Tichrimo wrote:
Q46: Is using a potion also a thing possible to do with your one free action? Say you aren't in dire need of it -- could you move+attack+draw on odd turns, and move+attack+drink on even turns? (This assumes you have a free hand.)
I notice "stuff some food into your mouth" and "drink all the ale in a flagon" are listed on the same level of free, so it seems to me this would work unless something about potion-use in particular demands it take a 'real' action. Perhaps this is a tradeoff advantage that one-empty-hand "Duelist" folks can enjoy, since they seemingly do not get special advantage of the "Duelist" style over shield-users.
Edit: Actually I think if you can drink a potion without using up a real action, one could even take it a step further, reading it such that you can move+attack+draw+drink all in one turn. It says "If you want to interact with a second object, you need to use your action." Drawing and drinking a potion is not interacting with a second object, it's just interacting with one object in two ways. This is kind of stretching it a little bit, maybe.
A46: While drawing a potion is not an action, drinking one is according to the Basic rules (pg. 49);
Potion of Healing. Drinking or administering a potion takes an action.
R46: Ah. Well, that answers that. Strange it's so much easier to quaff an entire flagon worth of ale, I always pictured potions being significantly smaller than that, like maybe 2-shot-glass size.
Backlash3906 wrote:
Walstafa wrote:
[quote="Drayven27"]
A5. Without clarification from WoTC I'd say that goes to DM call. Since shields aren't on the weapon chart I would say that as written you would still qualify as only having one weapon. The same would be true if you tried to use a shield for duel wielding. Personally, in the spirit of what they seem to be going for with dueling I'd say the shield invalidates it.
I agree twice-- a duelist with a shield just sounds unnatural, and without clairification it is the DM's call. Or with clarification. Or under any circumstances....
(I DM more than I play)
Nyarlathotep5150 wrote:
Stearpyk wrote:
Q47: Can you not stay hidden within some sort of obscured area, observing others while they cannot observe you?
Page 65 wrote:
pukunui wrote:
Q 47: The "Potent Cantrip" ability of the wizards evocation tradition states "when a creature succeeds on a saving throw against your cantrip, the creature takes half the cantrip's damage (if any)"
Of the three damage dealing wizard cantrips (fire bolt, ray of frost, shocking grasp) all three use ranged attack rolls, none require saving throws. Is there a way of using this class ability?
Is a handaxe really supposed to be a light weapon, or is that an error in the current weapon list? It seems odd that it overshadows all the light martial weapons: easier to use, and throwable, same 1d6 damage.
A47: No wizard saving cantrip currently exit in Basic rules, but more will be added
A48: The handaxe is intended to be a light weapon so it can be used while two-weapon fighting.
Sebkha wrote:
Q49: Can a halfling ride a dwarf into battle?
The rules say:
A willing creature that is at least one size larger than you and has an appropriate anatomy can serve as a mount.
A dwarf is one size larger than a halfling, and with enough ale he could be willing. Does he have the right anatomy? I'm wondering if they are talking about creatures that walk on at least 4 legs.
The halfling could sit on the dwarfs shoulders I would think. Since a lance could be used one handed while mounted, I think this would be great for my halfling fighter.
A49: Probably but you better clear it with your DMs. There's another DM who thinks its cool;
Q50: What would be the typical amor class for an iron door if the characters wanted to beat it up with weapons prior to trying to force it open? DC is 60 for trying to force it open, but that's a bit too high if the character wanted to just beat on the door for a bit before trying to bash it down.
Q51: in regards to ability score bonuses: The Mountain Dwarf is the only race in the basic pdf that has a +2 bump to a stat, in this case Str. The remaining "sub-races" all only get a +1 bump. For example hill dwarf gets +1 wis, stout halfling gets +1 con. Is this a typo? Should the mountain dwarf have only a +1 bump to str?
Novama wrote:
A51: No, it isn't a typo. No, it shouldn't be only a +1 bonus to Strength.
MrHotter wrote:
Jay_Ibero_911 wrote:
Q52: Does casting a spell while being in a foe's threathened area provokes "Oportunity Attacks"?
And if so, what are the method for solving the effect of the attack on the spell casting?
al8b8 wrote:
I tried asking this in the player help section but upon reflection it might go here instead?
Q053 This has been a debate through the playtest with dispel magic. It states: Choose one creature, object, or magical effect within range. Any spell of 3rd level or lower on the target ends.
If an enemy mage has cast slow (a 3rd level spell) on a party of 4 PCs, how many times would a caster have to dispel? Once because they can select the magical effect or 4 times because you must select each of the creatures? I now know that a more elegant solution would to run up and beat the mage until he loses concentration but we didn't have that option before!
Thanks in advance!
al8b8 wrote:
Q54 Am I right in assuming that if you are 7 hours into a long rest, and have to fight a combat, then you have to start all over again (rest for 8 more hours, for a total of 15 hours) or get none of the benefit of the long rests? That is rough on spellcasters!
JossVladd wrote:
R53: Thanks! Thats what we thought, if they left out spell effect I guess we would have had no issue. Thanks again!
Particle_Man wrote:
Q55: How does the spell system work? There is the Wizard (or Cleric) table that shows how many spells and of what level you can cast. But then, under the description (Page 30) "Preparing and Casting Spells", there is an additional comment:
"You prepare the list of wizard spells that are available for you to cast. To do so, choose a number of wizard spells from your spellbook equal to your Intelligence modifier + your wizard level (minimum of one spell). The spells must be of a level for which you have spell slots."
How does this comment and the spell table work together? If I read this having and Intelligence of 10 (no modifier) and being Level 1, I would only get 0+1 (for level) = 1 spell to cast. Using the table for Level 1 I would get 2 1st level spells.
Also, how does the section work? "if you’re a 3rd-level wizard, you have four 1st-level and two 2nd-level spell slots. With an Intelligence of 16, your list of prepared spells can include six spells of 1st or 2nd level, in any combination, chosen from your spellbook"
Why does the exmample seem like having a different Int level would affect the number of spells you can cast? In this example, they use Int 16, and then saying that "spells can include six spells of 1st or 2nd level, in any combination, chosen from your spellbook" ", how is this derived? And how does this make sense, if you look at the Wizard table, you should only be able to cast (being 3rd level) 2 2nd level spells, not 6. Please clarify.
Preparing and Casting Spells
The Wizard table shows how many spell slots you have to cast your spells of 1st level and higher. To cast one of these spells, you must expend a slot of the spell’s level or higher. You regain all expended spell slots when you finish a long rest.
You prepare the list of wizard spells that are available for you to cast. To do so, choose a number of wizard spells from your spellbook equal to your Intelligence modifier + your wizard level (minimum of one spell). The spells must be of a level for which you have spell slots.
For example, if you’re a 3rd-level wizard, you have four 1st-level and two 2nd-level spell slots. With an Intelligence of 16, your list of prepared spells can include six spells of 1st or 2nd level, in any combination, chosen from your spellbook. If you prepare the 1st-level spell magic missile, you can cast it using a 1st-level or a 2nd-level slot. Casting the spell doesn’t remove it from your list of prepared spells.
You can change your list of prepared spells when you finish a long rest. Preparing a new list of wizard spells requires time spent studying your spellbook and memorizing the incantations and gestures you must make to cast the spell: at least 1 minute per spell level for each spell on your list.
JossVladd wrote:
A55: Oh good, one I know!
So, for Wizard, you have three different things to think about:
1. Known spells. At first level, you get six first-level spells of your choice to put in your spellbook. (Also three cantrips.) Every time you gain a wizard level, you can add two more spells to your spellbook of any level for which you have spell slots. (It's unclear to me whether this includes cantrips, the implication seems to be that it doesn't.) So at 2nd level you can gain 2 more known spells of 1st level.
2. Prepared spells. You can *prepare* spells equal to intmod+level. So in your example of an int 10 level 1 wizard, you can indeed prepare only one spell. Not a very effective wizard, but, better off than the fella who has a negative int mod and decided to try and be a wizard anyway, I spose. Normal first level wizards would have int 16-17 or so, which means a +3 modifier, so 4 prepared spells. You can prepare spells of any level you know, so if you're a 20-int 10th level wizard, you have 15 spells to prepare... you could prepare 15 first level spells, or 3 each of 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th, or any other combination adding up to 15.
3. Spell slots. (Back in 2nd and 3rd ed this used to be the same thing as prepared spells, which is perhaps the source of some confusion in oldschool players.) However, now it's different. At first level you have 2 1st level spell slots, regardless of your int. So, take that int 16 example -- say you have prepared Magic Missile, Burning Hands, Sleep, and Grease. You can cast two magic missiles, or two burning hands, or one magic missile and one burning hands. (Or, you can mix in sleep and grease, as you like.)
Short version: casting prepared spells does not expend the prepared spells; they stay prepared until you take a long rest and change them. Your prepared spell list merely represents the spells you've got immediate access to on the fly. Casting spells expends spell slots, which must be restored by resting in one form or another.
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Ahh, thanks. So in 5E having a higher intelligence basically gives you a benefit of having more spells at the ready ("prepared"). The ability to "cast" these still depends on your level, and therefore the "Spell Slots". Correct?
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Q55: what circumstance provoke opportunity? sword coast rules state that only moving away from creature provokes opportunity and that's only if done without disengaging.
Q56: Wall of Stone states the following
"The wall can have any shape you desire, though it can’t occupy the same space as a creature or object. The wall doesn’t need to be vertical or rest on any firm foundation. It must, however, merge with and be solidly supported by existing stone. Thus, you can use this spell to bridge a chasm or create a ramp."
So can it be used in grasslands or sand dunes, or on a wooden sailing ship, or is the qualification that it needs to merge with stone only if you use it as a bridge?
Q ##: Are thrown weapons considered ranged weapons?
i.e. can i sneak attack with hand axes, light hammers, or tridents?
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Can you grapple and do a running jump, dragging the person across a pit?
Can you grapple and climb, dragging a person up?
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E-Tallitnics wrote:
Thanks. I thought so, just wanted a sanity check.
Novama wrote:
Is a Warhammer really only 2 lbs? Has anyone else noticed that some of the weapons seem rather light?
Q60 a.) Would an improvised weapon similar to a club be considered a light weapon?
b.) Would a ranged weapon used to make a melee attack be considered a melee weapon?
c.) Could I make a two-weapon attack with two hand crossbows being used as melee weapons?
Q61 I'm confused about poison. If you make a save, you take no additional poison damage. What happens if you fail the save? Do you need to make another save on your next turn to avoid more damage? When do you make the save?
Page 105 of the basic rules talks about the poisoned condition, so in at least some cases it's an ongoing thing.
Mentitor wrote:
A60:
... For example, a table leg is akin to a club. At the DM's option, a character proficient with a weapon can use a similar object as if it were that weapon...
You are a Rouge. You end up in a fight. You win initiative you attck and then disengage using your Cunning Action? What happens next? Do reroll initiative and if you win can you continue the pattern of attacking and disengageing as long as you win initiative?
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Q63:
a: What's the weight of the Explorer's Pack on page 46 of the PHB?
b: What's the carrying capacity of a backpack?
I ask because I'm calculating the contents of the explorer's pack as being almost twice the limit of the backpack. That, and a reference for backpacks indicates that's just for some day/overnight trip rather than something that needs to be for longer travel.
Q64 In combat Is there a Charge Action? I have looked through the Starter rules and the Basic rules and haven't found it. I have found it mentioned in the forums.
A63: There seems to be no weight for explorer's pack unless each items are counted individually. The carrying capacity of a backpack is 1 cubic f00t/30 pound of gears.
A64: There's no charge action.
A64: The hempen rope and bedroll can explicitly be strapped to the outside of the backpack, leaving the Explorer’s pack only 7 pounds over the weight limit. The waterskin and two torches can implicitly (since all three are items) also be strapped to the outside of the backpack, leaving it at the weight limit. The optional encumbrance rules, however, would leave some characters encumbered by the total weight of the Explorer’s pack.
Q65: How loud is the verbal component of spellcasting? Specifically, can it be spoken quietly enough to make Dexterity (Stealth) checks without penalty?
A65: The BD volume level of verbal component for spellcasting isn't specified and will be up to the DM to determine how quietly can it be.
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Q66: Can spells with somatic components be cast while restrained? They rules indicate that a character needs at least one hand free, while the restrained condition doesn't offer any specifics. Is it meant to be up to the DM?
A66: Yes, it is meant to be up to the DM - restrained could mean anything from the character being held around the waist so they can't move toward someone/something, or it could mean that the character is wrapped in a straightjacket and chained to a wall.
The only question that applies to spellcasting is "does the way in which you are being restrained restrict the use of both of your hands?" and if the answer is "no" you can cast spells just fine.
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Q67: When creating level 1 character with build buy, can any stat exceed 15 before racials? Ex: use 12 points to get score of 16 and so on.
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R57: Huh, that's interesting; not what I expected. I don't think there's anything that makes that out-of-hand yet, but that'd probably be something to watch out for depending on how future bonus-for-ranged-or-melee mechanics are written.
R57: I think it is important that we all note that, for at least this answer, Mike has given his answer as what call he personally would make - which isn't exactly the same thing as him saying that is what the rules intend for you to do.
R57: That said Mike would know the rules better then anyone else. He might correct himself (esp if one of the other developers talks to him) but its about as authoritative of an answer as you are going to get.....
I'm also asking questions about this (its a part of the rules not spelled out very well):
@obsid: Can a someone use the "Hide" action in half cover, or three quarter cover? (in addition to total cover & heavily obscured)
@mikemearls DM call - can the creature duck down behind the cover?
@obsid: a person is hiding with 30+ stealth, and moves to half cover or 3/4 cover, or a lightly obscured area can they stay hidden?
@mikemearls: same as below answer - a bit situational dependent. in general i'd allow it.
So far it looks like it may require total cover/heavy obscured area to enter stealth/hiding, and then once there you can stay stealthed as long as you have some cover. Still trying to clarify this.
Plaguescarred wrote:
"A22: As written yes since cantrips are 0-th level spells.. But i am not sure its the intent. A more reasonable interpretation would probably be "2d12 necrotic damage for each level of the spell (minimum 2d12)"
I don't agree here. Sure, at 14th level you could spam overchannelled Ray of Frost all day, but every time you do so after the first, the penalty for overchanneling grows by 1d12... Which represents a huge opportunity cost. So, for example, if you cast overchannelled Ray of Frost three times, the penalty is now 4d12 per level of the spell if you cast a non-cantrip with overchannel. If you do that then decide you want to overchannel Fireball, you'd be taking 12d12 damage. That's a pretty good chance of knocking yourself out and even a chance of instant death if you do that. I personally would save Overchannel for real emergencies.
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R57: The ruling from MM seems ambiguous to me. I am not certain he understood the question, because if he did the answer is nuts. With great weapon, you are making a melee attack with two hands. With Sneak Attack, you are making a ranged attack. A weapon like a trident is both a "ranged" weapon and a "two-handed" weapon, but it seems to me that it is not both at the same time. It has three modes in which it can be used: Single-handed, two-handed, or ranged. You hold it totally differently when throwing it than with a two-handed thrust, and you don't let go of it when thrusting.
On another point: If it can be two-handed and ranged at the same time, then you could theoretically have a 20th-level rogue multiclass with one level of fighter using Great Weapon and Sneak Attack and rerolling any 1's on all of the ten Sneak Attack dice (because that's part of the damage roll), which strikes me as absurd.
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Q68: Page 74., Opportunity Attacks: It states "The attack interrupts the provoking creature's movement". Does this mean an AOO will halt the target in its tracks, stopping it from moving further?
Q69: Does moving out of cover/concealment or whatever is allowing you to "hide" instantly remove the "hidden" condition? i.e. A goblin successfully hides behind a tree on his turn. He then moves from around the tree to attack a PC 15' away, going into melee to stab the PC. Doing this causes him to step out from cover of the tree and be in full view of the PC. Does this instantly cause the goblin to no longer be hidden?
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R69: So it's very hard to attack from hiding with melee, unless invisible or in a dark room. That's unfortuneate.
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R69: DM can always determine you stay hidden under certain circumstances;
BR 60 Hiding: In combat, most creatures stay alert for signs of danger all around, so if you come out of hiding and approach a creature, it usually sees you. However, under certain circumstances, the Dungeon Master might allow you to stay hidden as you approach a creature that is distracted, allowing you to gain advantage on an attack before you are seen.
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Q74 (I think): The rules indicate that you can "interact with one object" for free per turn. Does that mean "dropping" something, too? Example: does dropping your sword count as an interaction if you want to just use that hand to draw another dagger out and throw it?
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R74: Based on grappling, i'd say releasing or droping held items is not an action or bonus action, its done freely.
BR74 Grappling: you can release the target whenever you like (no action required).
Q75: Does anything prevent a player from hiding over and over again until they roll a 20 on the check? Obviously if any creature is nearby during that, they would detect the player, but what if they only come along later after he finishes?
Q 76: Hy everybody, just a simple question:
As a High Elf, I chose Fire Bolt to be my cantrip spell. But I'm a Ranger!!!
At lvl 5, my Fire bolt ups to 2d10 damage? In description, I guess. But I'm note sure.
So, what you think about this?
Thanks
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Is the Sleep spell automatic or is it a DC8+wisdom modifier versus a constitution save. The rules don't say.
If Sleep is automatic, wouldn't an adventuring party be subject to this nasty spell?
Q77:
ren1999 wrote:
A77: Sleep has no saving throw, it automatically affect a number of creatures based on hit points.
I think this is Q77.
ren1999 wrote:
A78: No it doesn"t use HP, because Sleep determine the total of hit points of creatures this spell can affect creature and undead or creatures immune to being charmed aren’t affected by this spell.
R78: So just to clarify, your answer is that no the zombie would not 'use up' 10 of the potential-affected HP, and thus the bugbear *would* be put to sleep, correct?
A78:Thanks. So, an evil Dungeon Master could sic 3 evil 1st level clerics with the Sleep spell on a party. That spell is so ripe for abuse!
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R78 anyhow elves are immune to sleep and the party will likely have at least one elf in it.
q79: Is ball bearings area of 10 square feet (2 feet x 5 feet) a typo (about half a battlemat square)? Should it be 50 feet (10 x 5, or two squares on a battlemat)? Or 100 feet (4 squares on a battlemat)?
EDIT: Updating question number.
I believe this is 79.
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q80: The mage hand cantrip states that you can use your action to control the hand. The spell takes 1 action to cast, so does that mean you can't make use of the hand until the round after you cast it?
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R79: 10 feet square seems a written form to say 10 ft2.
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R79: If it does turn out to 'officially' be 2'x5', my inclination would be to houserule that a player can spend ten times the cost to get a version which would cover 10'x10', but take the same level of action to drop.
Q81: With magic items that regain charges (like the wand of magic missiles), does the DM make this roll and keep it secret, or does the player keep track of magic item charges? I like the idea of players not knowing exactly how many charges they've regained so many uses of an item have some risk, but as a DM I'm wondering how many item charge tallies I'd have to be keeping track of....
Q82: "A character must have at least 1 hp at the start of the the "long" rest to gain its benefits. (p67 Basic Rules)
So if 2 characters in a party are hurt. One character is at 1 hp and the second is at 0 but stable. If the party takes a long rest, the character with 1 hit is fully healed, but the character that has 0 but stable is still at 0? Seems that is right using RAW. Just need clairification. This was brought up at my game today.
R81: I don't see a specific statment in the rules. by default I'd say the player would keep track but there's nothing wrong with the DM keeping track instead to inject some mystery. Although I think the player could end up identifing how many charges by one of the few ways they have to determing properties of magic items.
A82: "A stable creature that isn't healed regains 1 hit point after 1d4 hours" (D&D Basic pg. 76). Midway through the long rest, the unconscious character would awaken and could either take a short rest and heal with any remaining hit dice, or the party could extend their long rest to allow him to fully heal.
R79: for what is is worth I found this link http://mathforum.org/library/drmath/view/58411.html
Basically it says X feet square refers to a square X Feet per side. X square feet is a measurement of area that can be any shape and not necesarily square in shape.
So using this information would make the affected area a 4x4 grid spaces on a map with 1 square = 5 feet. Personally this seems like the intent of the rule since it simple and divides into grid based play the best.
Q83: Is it possible for a halfling lightfoot to make a hidden ranged attack from behind an ally without incurring a +2 AC to the target due to cover? Example might be that the halfling takes a 5 foot side step and fires bow with advantage (remaining hidden for this brief moment). Or is it required to stay obscured and shoot at a reduced accuracy (+2 to targets AC from ally coverage)
thanks.
fastvette2 wrote:
Q - 84: Oh God, It's me again....
If I'm in rage, can I sustain a spell that needs concentration (like Hunter's Mark)?
I know that I can't cast. But, can I sustain?
Thanks
gugagurgel wrote:
Quick question on being hidden. So in the starter set Goblins can Hide as a bonus action. Let's say a Goblin looses an arrow at a PC from 50 feet away and then pops 25 feet back behind a large tree and uses it's Bonus Action to Hide and succeeds beyond the PC's passive perception. Assuming the PC stayed at the same 75 feet away or so is the Goblin able to pop out and shoot an arrow with advantage or does it lose its "Hidden" status as soon as it pops out to make the shot given it's a combat situation and the PC generally saw the Goblin disappear behind the tree despite the Goblin's subsequent stealth check.
The section of the rules that makes this unclear to me is:
"In combat, most creatures stay alert for signs of danger
all around, so if you come out of hiding and approach
a creature, it usually sees you. However, under certain
circumstances, the Dungeon Master might allow you to stay
hidden as you approach a creature that is distracted, allowing
you to gain advantage on an attack before you are seen."
notBwoen wrote:
When I level up, how many skill points I will gain?
First please number your questions (so we can refer back to them later by the number), I will take that as question #86.
A86: The amount of skills you are proficient in does not change. You have what you start with and that is it (you do become more proficent over time though as your proficency bonus goes up). You get 2-4 from your class and two from a background and humans can gain an extra (if you would get the same skill proficency from two sources you can choose any other to replace one of them). You can lean new proficency in languages or with a set of tools, but not skill proficencies as far as I am aware of.
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Alvaro.Bastida wrote:
Can a multi class wizard thief use misty syep and then backstab
Can a multi class wizard thief use misty step and then backstab
I believe this is Q87.
MikeFlamberg wrote:
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Agaom please number your questions (so we can refer back to them later by the number), I will take that as question #87.
A87: Offical Multi-class rules are not yet released for 5th edition D&D. That said Yes if you are a multi-class wizard/thief with enough wizard levels to have a rank 3 spell you would be able to misty step as a bonus action and then sneak attack if you meet its requirements (Its called sneak attack not backstab).
But it isnt usually necessary anymore to do that. Before you needed to have flanking to backstab/sneak attack but now it only requires advantage or a friendly in melee combat with the enemy. As such you can be right next to your friend (as long as both of you are in melee combat with the enemy) and sneak attack him and so there is little reason to need to use misty step (additionally moving around an enemy without leaving his melee range no longer porvokes oppertunity attacks and a rogue can use the disengage action as a bonus action through cunning action and then just move past the enemy without provoking opertunity attacks).
Q88:
From previous questions it has already been established that a character gets only (1) bonus action per turn.
My question is about a Fighter with the two-weapon fighting style and having extra attacks? Would you be able to swing your weapons for each attack the fighter has or would it be less due to there only being (1) bonus action?
The light weapon property:
Light. A light weapon is small and easy to handle,
making it ideal for use when fighting with two weapons.
See the rules for two-weapon fighting in chapter 9.
Chapter 9 rules:
When you take the Attack action and attack with a light
melee weapon that you’re holding in one hand, you can
use a bonus action to attack with a different light melee
weapon that you’re holding in the other hand.
As the fighter gains more extra attacks it would make two weapon fighting less appealing compared to a heavy two-handed weapon.
A level 20 fighter can attack (4) times a turn.
With a great sword (2D6 damage) that is 8D6 for all the attacks.
With a scimitar (1D6 damage) two-weapon fighting and swinging both weapons on each of the (4) attacks would be the same 8d6 damage.
But with the (1) bonus action per turn rule you would only get a total of (5) attacks for 5D6 damage since only (1) could be a two-weapon fighting swing.
Two-weapon fighting begins to loose damage to the heavy two-handed weapons at fighter level 5 when they begin getting extra attacks.
Not sure if it was intended as the RAW to be this way or if there will be additional rules concerning two-weapon fighting in the PHB.
therein lies the enigma...
A88:
You only get one bonus action, so yes, a Fighter only gets 1 off-hand attack per turn, and the value of two-weapon fighting gets progressively weaker as a Fighter's Extra Attack feature gets better.
It's not quite as bad as it seems, because (with the correct combat style) a Fighter's off-hand attack does factor in the character's static damage bonuses an extra time (strength/dex modifier, magic bonuses, etc.), but yes, great-weapon fighting seems to outpace two-weapon fighting. The Action Surge class feature also weakens the impact of two-weapon fighting, because a high-level fighter can attack up to 8 times a turn with a greatsword if they need to.
There is a distinct possibility that there will be a Martial Archetype which encourages two-weapon fighting. It is also possible that two-weapon-fighting will be mainly the purview of Rangers (or possibly Rogues, but I'd prefer this to not be the case). However, as it stands, it's a little strange that there is a Combat Style which supports two-weapon-fighting for fighters but is not very effective.
Q 89 Can a thief attack with two weapons and then use cunning action to disengage?
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Q91. If I move around an enemy in its threatened squares does that movement provoke oportunity attack?
jefersonlucas wrote:
Q92. How does the Halfling's "lucky" ability work with advantage/disadvantage?
Example: with advantage, Halfling rolls a 6 and 1. Can the halfling reroll the natural 1, or does he have to take the 6? If he does re-roll the 1, does he take the result even if it is lower than 6, because of the wording on lucky?
Example2: with disadvantage, Halfling rolls a 13 and 1. With lucky, the 1 is re-rolled and a natural 20 comes up. Does the Halfling take the natural 20, or does he take the 13 because of disadvantage?
Karnos wrote:
Q93 What source or rule can i abide by when determining how much to charge my magic people for spell components, what's available (components wise) to buy, and if specific components are rare or extra expensive?
A93: The DM will have complete control over what spell components are available. Note that for material components with no listed price a wizard can use either an arcane focus or a component pouch instead.
The intent seems to be that it be possible to partially disarm a spellcaster, rather than to ever have them run out of cheap spell components.
There seems to be no written rules governing whether “diamonds worth 300 gp” means a 300 gp bid price or a 300 gp strike price, and within what radius. In practice if they actually pay 300gp for them, that should be sufficient unless they specifically got ripped off.
Novama wrote:
Q94: It says in the basic rules that a caster must have one hand free to perform the somatic components of his spells. It also says that a component pouch can be used in place of material components for a spell, so I don't have to be holding a staff or wand, etc.
My question: Say my High Elf Wizard wields a longsword in one hand and nothing in the other. In a turn, can I cast a spell that requires a bonus action, then put that hand on the longsword and swing it for versatile damage? Basically, does it take an action to put a hand on the longsword? In my heart going on RAW I say no, but it also smells a little unintended.
mellored wrote:
A94: You could have drawn the longsword as one free object interaction per round. It doesn’t seem like a stretch to put a free hand on the sword using the same interaction, or possibly even without using it
When you have advantage or disadvantage and
something in the game, such as the halfling’s Lucky
trait, lets you reroll the d20, you can reroll only one
of the dice. You choose which one. For example, if a
halfling has advantage on an ability check and rolls
a 1 and a 13, the halfling could use the Lucky trait to
reroll the 1.
Karnos wrote:
R92: Here is the text:
"When you have advantage or disadvantage and something in the game, such as the halfling’s Lucky trait, lets you reroll the d20, you can reroll only one of the dice. You choose which one. For example, if a halfling has advantage on an ability check and rolls a 1 and a 13, the halfling could use the Lucky trait to reroll the 1."
Your point is that the "Lucky" description includes the text "must use the new roll," which could theoretically be read to mean that it overrides BOTH dice of the advantage/disadvantage roll. I see what you mean, but I don't think this is what's meant.
The way I read this is, the halfling rerolls the 1, as written, and the "must use the new roll" text means that the halfling must use the new roll as that one of the two dice. The other die stays like it is. Then you apply advantage/disadvantage logic to those two numbers.
Ah, that mostly clears it up, thanks. I was reading the advantage secion on page 4, I have now found the later more detailed explanation.
Q95: Regarding proficiency from several sources - from A86 it is made clear that for skills you can choose any other skill to be proficient in. I also think this is true for tools. What about armor proficiencies? Could e.g. a Mountain Dwarf rogue choose Shield proficiency in place of the rogue's light armor proficiency?
Regin_Vargtass wrote:
R95: Thanks! I had lost the relevant quote myself. I think you are right that the intention is to include skills and tools, but not armor or weapons.
R94:
If I recall correctly, the ability to attack with a long sword in two hands and cast spells with a 'free hand' was one of the key features of the Elven Bladesinger kit/prestige class/archetype. (It was also the case in a MUD I used to play.)
I assume that a character holding just a longsword would be allowed to attack with it using the 'versatile' property but otherwise (when not attacking) would be considered to have a free hand (i.e.: could not get the Fighter's Duelist style damage bonus on two-handed, versatile attacks).
Versatile itself says ".. when used with two hands to make a melee attack." I think this falls in line with tweets and opinions about the thrown weapon issue, as far as intent goes - the kind of attack action governs the results, in this case, a two-handed melee attack with a longsword does 1d10 damage, but otherwise a longsword does not occupy your off-hand. That makes it pretty "versatile" to me 
Chimerasame wrote:
A90: Yes. In combat you wouldn't normally use Passive Perception.
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Q 96: Is there anywhere where they specify that Next uses a "One round, many turns" setup like 4e did? As in, a Rogue can sneak attack once per turn, not once per round, which using the "One round, many turns" concept means that a Rogue could sneak attack on their own turn, then sneak attack again on an attack of opportunity or other reaction attack that occured on a different creature's turn, but still in the same round. That's the ruling I'm using for now, since it worked well in 4e, but I'd love to know if that's backed up by a specific bit of rules yet.
A96: Basic PDF p.69, sidebar at the bottom of the first column. Everyone gets one turn each per round.and a round contains as many turns as there are participants.
If a rogue gets an AoO attack as a reaction during someone else's turn, then provided the circumstances allow Sneak attack, then yes, I'd agree with you that he gets the bonus even if he has already used Sneak Attack during his own turn earlier in the round.
JRutterbush wrote:
R96:
Hmm. I think the wording needs tightening up. I can see both ways of reading it.
Sneak attack is specifically "once per turn" (page 27). Does that mean once per your turn (of which there is one per round) or once per each turn (of which there are many per round) ?
If the former, then you can't apply sneak attack during an AoO reaction because it's not in your turn. If the latter, you can.
My thinking is, if they meant once per round, they would have said so. But that's not definitive.
This is why we have DMs. 
Q97 Can the Javelin (thrown, 2lbs.) be considered a light weapon?
It is single handed.
Weighs less than even some other light weapons.
It has a melee component.
Statistically speaking:
It does no greater damage than other light weapons.
Deals same damage type as many of the light weapons.
Longer range than light handaxe suggests easier to control to make more accurate shots over longer ranges.
Edit:
Light: a light weapon is small and easy to handle
Novama wrote:
Q98 With Comprehend Languages do they literally mean literal (as opposed to figurative)?
My interpretation would be that comprehend languages gives you normal language understanding comparable to your native language. You may or may not get a joke, sarcasm etc. You do not know hidden meanings unless you could figure them out in your own language. The spell translates but does not teach.
A98: They literally mean literal.
I would say you would understand metaphorical/idiomatic meaning only if the same idiom happens to exist in your language too (or if the meaning is evident from context.)
Here's an example of how an idiom would be translated: in Japanese there's a phrase, "Kaeru no ko ga kaeru." This literally means "A frog's child is a frog." Figuratively it means something akin to the English "The apple doesn't fall far from the tree." If Comprehend Languages were used and someone said that in Japanese, you would get "A frog's child is a frog," not "The apple doesn't fall far from the tree."
It's up to you / your group what idioms might exist in Elvish/Dwarvish/Goblin etc, and how close they are to Common idioms. There's a chance some would be understandable, but I imagine some would be pretty off-the-wall.
Can someone please explain dodge to me? It totally confuses me...
Until the start of your next turn, any attack roll made against you has disadvantage if you can see the attacker, and you make Dexterity sving throws with advantage.
Huh?
UltimateDragon wrote:
Q100: The basic rules set only includes 4 races and 4 classes. I know that the full rules haven't come out yet, but some members of my playgroup need assurance that they'll be able to play essentially their 3.5 characters in 5, so I feel compelled to ask this: How many classes and races will the full players handbook include? If you don't feel like or can't answer completely, I would like to know if it will have more, less, or the same as the 3.5 player's handbook.
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BoldItalic wrote:
R96: There is no such thing as "one round, many turns" for most features in 5E that I've seen. In fact, outside of the Reaction rules, which are expressly limited to once "per round," there does not seem to be a way to do things on other character's turns, in contrast to the opportunity actions from 4E.
I would say that the intent is for 1 Sneak Attack per Rogue's turn, otherwise we could get into situations where a Rogue is a better melee fighter than the Fighter. I see 3 possible interpretations here:
1. "Once per turn" means "one time on the Rogue's turn." This is the strictest and allows only 1 sneak attack from the Rogue per round, and does not allow Sneak Attack on other actors' turns.
2. "Once per turn" means "one time for each turn the Rogue takes," or "You can do this once before the start of your next turn." This would allow only 1 Sneak Attack per round, similar to the rule for Reactions, but allows for possible Sneak Attacks as reactions.
3. "Once per turn" means "one time on each actor's turn." This would allow the Rogue to sneak attack once on his turn, and once on the turn of another actor if the Rogue has an attack as a Reaction.
I would say that #1 is the safest and easiest option and captures the idea of a precise, surprise attack.
#2 is a small stretch, because it is worded differently than other options (namely, Reactions) that take place outside of the actor's turn.
#3 would be a way to literally interpret the rule but I believe goes against the spirit and balance of the game.
If #3 were generally accepted, a common Rogue tactic may be to beg for Haste spells in order to both Ready an attack as well as perform a single haste Attack action, thereby doubling their damage output from a spell which seems to have been designed to be balanced and restricted with high-damage characters in mind (the extra attack action can grant only a single attack - Fighters do not disproportionately benefit, the extra action cannot be Cast a Spell - casters do not disproportionately benefit, Divine Strike does explicitly say "Once on each of your turns" - Clerics do not disproportionately benefit).
I think the simplest explanation is the omission of the word "your" before "turn(s)" in the Sneak Attack description was accidental or rather the consequences were unforeseen.
E-Tallitnics wrote:
Lord_Kyrion wrote:
2Chlorobutanal wrote:
A Cleric's LIFE DOMAIN lets it cast cure wounds as a spell they don't have to prepare for the day or count against the # of spells. What's to stop this cleric from casting it as many times as they want after combat is over = less need for a SHORT REST?
ellisd27 wrote:
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Jay_Ibero_911 wrote:
Overpromises wrote:
Q102: Are there any rules regarding striking with a weapon that has two ends (for example, the Quarterstaff)? I can't seem to locate anything about that in the rules.
A102: There are no such rules in Basic, no. There had been double weapons in some versions of the playtest, but the quarterstaff now has the Versatile keyword instead.
R96: A rogue who is a 17+ level thief with Thief's Reflexes could potentially use sneak attack 5 times in the same combat round:
- As part of an AoO reaction before his first turn
- With an attack during his first turn
- As part of an AoO reaction between his two turns
- With an attack during his second turn
- As part of an AoO reaction after his second turn
BoldItalic wrote:
Overpromises wrote:
obsid wrote:
R96: Evidently there is no "simple answer". I've started a separate thread for this topic.
See my answer in the thread. This is actually very very simple. Every creature has a turn within a round. The rogue can use sneak attack once every turn, so he can do it once on every creatures turn including his own, if he's granted an attack somehow and meets all the requirements as normal. If they meant it to be used once per round, they would have used the word round. They did not, it's once per turn. This is the same way that it worked in 4e. It's the same language. There's nothing new about this specific language.
Q103, shocking grasp; can a character shocking grasp be cast then move then attack with it? or can it only be cast in melee thus incuring a disadvantage?
A103: Since Shocking Grasp requires a Melee attack roll, you don't have disadvantage if you're within 5 feet of a hostile creature. That only applies to ranged attacks.
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Noctaem wrote:
Q104: Do small-sized characters (such as halflings or gnomes) have any issues wielding rapiers, longswords, morningstars or other non-light yet non-heavy weapons in one hand?
A104: No.
ellisd27 wrote:
Bantam wrote:
Q105: Cleric's are no longer proficient with the Healer's Kit. Am I correct that proficiency is no longer required for any PC to use the healer's kit?
urloony wrote:
Q106: Have any examples of 3E style Sneak Attack immunity popped up thus far? I'm assuming we won't have to worry about that in this edition but I haven't been following the play test much at all.
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VinceP wrote:
Yup, it's very important for people to keep in mind that the rules work Specific beats General. Good on you to verify your work lawrencehoy
Q107: Is proficiency with Thieves Tools a requirement to make a check to disable traps or open locks? It appears that this proficiency simply allows you to add your proficiency bonus to DEX (Sleight of Hand) checks.
Q108: Why isn't the Climber's Kit a tool, adding Proficiency Bonus to DEX (Acrobatics) or STR (Athletics) checks in which rope and steep surfaces are involved?
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1stLevelSean wrote:
1stLevelSean wrote:
Q109: The only thing that provokes OA is moviing out of a monster's reach without disengaging? Casting a spell in melee does not? using a ranged attack does not? and If I move around the monster while never leaving its reach It does not?
A109: Correct on all counts.
Remember, however, that making a ranged attack (whether with weapon or spell) roll while within a hostile creature's reach means you have disadvantage on that attack roll.
A109: From the basic rules PDF, there doesn't appear to be many things that can provoke an OA in 5e. The only thing listed in fact is moving out of a creature's reach without using the disengage mechanic, teleporting, when someone or something moves you without using your movement action, or reaction. Much more restricted than in previous editions, but perhaps they will expand on this as some later point. So long as you follow this, you won't provoke.
Valheru_Blade wrote:
1stLevelSean wrote:
R107:
As per the specific rule for Tools (pg. 49) (emphasis mine):
"A tool helps you to do something you couldn’t otherwise do, such as craft or repair an item, forge a document, or pick a lock."
and
"Proficiency with a tool allows you to add your proficiency bonus to any ability check you make using that tool."
thus
- Certain tasks require the use of certain tools,
- Proficiency in a certain tool is not required to use that tool,
so
- Anyone can attempt to use thieves' tools to pick a lock (via a Dexterity check),
- Someone proficient with thieves' tools would add their Proficiency Bonus to the Dexterity check,
- Picking a lock requires the use of thieves' tools (or improvised thieves' tools).
Currently, there are no rules for improvised tools; however, the rules for Improvised Weapons (pg. 46) are good guidelines for doing so. An improvised tool that is sufficiently similar to the defined tool would allow the Proficiency Bonus, as well as the appropriate check in the first place (such that, an improvised tool must be similar enough to the defined tool to even be considered as a replacement - in other words, a sword cannot be used as an improvised thieves' tool; but, the tip of stiletto might be similar enough to apply).
Valheru_Blade wrote:
Valheru_Blade wrote:
Lucas_Blackstone wrote:
R107: Oops, thanks for pointing those sections out lawrencehoy and Lucas_Blackstone.
So apparently you must have thieves' tools to disarm a trap, but don't have to be proficient with them.
You must have have the tools and be proficient with them to disarm the lock described in the equipment section. We can't be sure what kind of lock this is (I would assume a padlock but I've made too many assumptions already in this answer) or if it applies to all locks.
I'll update my original post when I get to a computer.
Q109: The herbalism kit (Tools, pg 50) specifies you must be proficient with it to craft antitoxin or potions of healing. The lock (Adventuring Gear, pg 48) states you can pick it if you are proficient with thieves' tools. Are there any other examples where a proficiency is required?
Valheru_Blade wrote:
lawrencehoy wrote:
Q#110: Are checks involving skills and saving throws considered "ability checks"? Ex: does a creature that is frightened have disadvantage on saving throws?
A110: Skills are ability checks.
Saving throws are not considered ability checks; they are considered a different type of D20 roll. See Basic page 4, under The D20.
Q111 Is there no longer a save versus the Sleep spell?
A#110
Frightened lists that you have disadvantage on Attack Rolls and Ability Checks. On page 4 under D20 entry it lists Ability Checks, Saving Throws and Attack Rolls to be 3 unique game elements. So when something calls out that you have disadvantage against one, you don't have it against the others. It this case you would have disadvantage against 2 of the 3.
If you look under page 58, you'll find the entry for Ability Checks. Basically Ability Checks is anything that requires effort to overcome a challenge and that has a chance of failure. Like kicking down a door, unlocking a chest, disabling a trap, jumping over a hole, etc.. It can be applied to quite a few things except for Attack Rolls and Saving Throws specifically.
DrDragonlance wrote:
Ok here goes
Q112 - Can a player or creature where they have rolled a high Initiative defer the action until a later point in the round..
e.g Party waiting round a corner, the mage has highest Initiative. Can she wait till the monster steps round the corner or is she unable to act in that round.
Having thought about the 'ready spell action' that was not what I was meaning, I was also thinking about the situation with an archer waiting for his target to emerge. It would seam that not to allow deferment would penalise people with high dexterity who are more likely to win Initative roles.
mrsrockguru wrote:
Q113: Just to clarify, I was reading over the box set adventure and got to one of the monsters has 2 claws and a gaze attack. Because in the description it does not indicate actions am I correct to assume the monster either takes 2 claw attacks or uses its gaze attack each round?
Q 114-I think. So at 5th level a Rouge can use uncanny dodge every time he gets hit as long as he can see his attacker. Would this include dodging 3 melee attacks from 3 different foes as well as a Range attack from another foe who is 20 feet away?
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Noctaem wrote:
VanRicter wrote:
Q114: Are mounts considered land vehicles?
A114: No, mounts are not vehicles.
Further info: You add proficiency to mount-related checks through the animal handling skill, while vehicles are different types of tool proficiency.
Q114 Follow-up: Do you need any sort of proficiency to use a particular mount?
Fralex wrote:
R114:
So to maximize your chances, have someone with Vehicles (land) proficiency in the vehicle, and have people with the animal handling proficiency riding the horses pulling the land vehicle.
Particle_Man wrote:
Q115: Can a wizard copy a spell from a scroll into his spell book?
Q115.1 If so, does doing so erase the spell from the scroll (as it does in previous editions)?
terryoc23 wrote:
R115: I think that may be a leading question. I’m not sure that scrolls even exist in 5e in the sense of single use spells written down.
If there are any, you may have to wait for the Player’s Handbook or the Dungeon Master Guide for rules describing them.
Overpromises wrote:
And the PDF lists rules specifically for scrolls being copied in your spellbook anyway. So even if the item wasn't in the adventure the rules are there.
Noctaem wrote:
Overpromises wrote:
Q116 If you cast Detect Magic on a +1 weapon, what spell school does it return? I assumed Transmutation because that is the school of the Magic Weapon spell.
DrDragonlance wrote:
Q117 If a target is grappled, incapacitated or restrained, and is wearing light or medium armor, is the dex mod still added to the AC?
I've been with the playtest packet since the very beginning, and I know that the touch AC and flatfooted AC are gone, but in a case like this is seems silly.
Cerius wrote:
Q118
The basic rules, on page 36-
"If a character would gain the same proficiency from two different sources, he or she can choose a different proficiency of the same kind (skill or tool) instead."
Opinion A: As written, it seems that you can intentionally pick a skill from your class that matches your background skill, activating this clause, which allows you to pick any skill proficiency, rather than being limited to the choices normally availible to your class. For example a Wizard can't pick Perception as a class skill, RAW. However a Wizard could pick Religion, and pick the Acolyte background, and then pick Perception instead of getting Religion again from the Acolyte background.
Opinion B: When it says you can choose a different proficiency of the same kind, it needs to be one listed for your class. You still can't pick Perception for a Wizard, for example.
Of course, later in the basic set it talks about creating your own background, which lets you pick any two skills plus two total languages or tool proficiency. This would also make for an easy way to add any arbitrary skills even if they aren't normally class skills for your class.
I suspect 'opinion a' is the correct one, but I am puzzled why class restricted skills are a thingh at all, since it seems to be so easy to get skill proficiency outside of that list.
Q119
Trying to get into 5E. This will be my first time playing at all in a while and my first time as DM. Have only played D&D a couple of times in my life, but always had affection for it. Anyway, I'm trying to roll up new characters for the starter set rather than relying on the pre-fab ones. So, the question:
Does the pre-fab halfing rouge get 6 skill proficiencies ( acr, dec, inv, perf, soh, stlth) because the character gets 2 from the "criminal" background (deception and stealth according to pg. 38 of the basic rules) along with the 4 picked for the Rogue class (any 4 from acrobatics, athletics, deception, insight, intimidation, investigation, percpetion, performance, persuation, sleight of hand and stealth)? Also, is the character getting a +7 to stealth because of the double proficiency bonus afforded by "Expertise" for the Rogue class?
Thanks!
A118: Opinion A is correct. The skills listed in each class are not "restrictions" so much as they are "suggestions" based on what is common for that class to be talented in.
A119: Yes.
Q120: I just want to make sure I understand the "Using Defferent Speeds" subsection of Combat>Movement & Postition>Breaking Up Your Move.
Say I have a walking speed of 30 and a fly speed of 60
- I walk 30 feet then try to keep moving via flying; I am able to fly up to 30 feet, correct? (I subtract the 30' walked from my 60' fly speed, leaving me with 30' available for flying)
- I fly 35 feet and land; I am unable to walk any distance, correct? (I subtract the 35' flown from my walking speed, leaving me with less than 0' available for walking... though I could still fly for another 25')
- Does standing up from prone cost movement from your walking speed only? From all of your speeds (if you have multiple, such as 30' walking & 60' flying)? From the speed of your choice (if you have multiple, say 30' walking & only 20' flying)?
Part 3 I'm pretty sure is walking speed only, but I wanted to be certain. Thanks in advance for your input!
superdude097 wrote:
Question on multi-classing:
If someone multi-classes, then gets "Novice Power" to swap one of their encounter powers.... can they get "Novice Power" again to swap another encounter power (so they would then have two encounter powers from the class they multi-classed into)? Or, if Novice Power can only be used once, is there any way to get two encounter powers from their multi-class (other then Epic Destiny Martial Archetype)?
Thanks!
EDIT: I accidently posted this in 5e forum. Please disregard
Q121. I'm a bit confused about surprise where multiple characters are involved.
a) So 4 goblins (1,2,3,4) are hiding in the bushes. They are not together. They each make stealth rolls at +6 resulting in: 21, 13, 11, 9. The passive perceptions of the PC's (A, B, C & D) are 13, 13, 10, 10. Who is surprised? Who isn't? If it matters, 1 targets A, 2-B, 3-C, 4-D.
b) When do we roll initiative? After the surprise round?
Malph wrote:
Neptune0923 wrote:
BoldItalic wrote:
Noctaem wrote:
I looked in the PDF under the Ability Check section and you're right, you just need to match or beat the passive perception in order to be hidden. My bad there.
So then Goblin 1 and 2 aren't noticed by the PC's at all and Goblin 3 and 4 are noticed by every PC. How would that translate into the first round? Do Goblin 1 and 2 get to go since all the PC's are surprised. Then round 2 begins and every creature acts on its initiative turn as normal?
Noctaem wrote:
Yeah, I think with practice it would become simple but right now I haven't played enough / thought about this enough to simply give an answer that would satisfy all of the possible outcomes for the given scenario. But your answer above is satisfactory to me in that it answers the question asked. I'm just iffy about the finer details and other possible scenarios.
Q 122: When improvising a weapon, you can add your proficiency to the attack if it's similar to one you know how to use. Like a table leg counting as a club. Is there any advantage the club has over the table leg? Why buy a club if they're the same?
A122: Because people don't want you yanking out their table legs? From the information listed, this is something that is at the DM's discretion. So yes, you can use a table leg as a club and even get your proficiency bonus if your DM allows it, but the club doesn't have any properties and only deals 1d4 damage which is the same amount of damage as if you were doing an improvised attack in the first place. So it's pretty lacklustre compared to say attacking with a Morningstar, which at least deals 1d8 damage. If you're happy with d4's for your weapon and no properties, there's nothing stopping you from using a table leg as a club unless the DM decides not to let you for some reason.
Q123: Monster Damage, Stat Blocks
Apologies if this has been asked -- lots of pages in this thread now! I was watching the Youtube walkthrough of the Lost Mine of Phandelver and I have a question on stat blocks for monsters. In the video, goblins attack and the DM mentioned how he's run the adventure before so didn't need to look at the stat blocks and knows the damage the goblin does (5 piercing damage for arrows). However, if you actually look at the stat block, it states "Hit: 5 (1d6 + 2) piercing damage". So which is it -- 1d6+2 or 5? All of the monster stat blocks show both a standard damage after the 'Hit:' as well as a throw. Is it up to the DM to decide whether to roll for damage or just assume the suggested damage?
Thanks in advance
A123: It is up to the DM whether to use the listed (rounded average) damage or to roll.
R122: I find the rules for Improvised Weapon to be contradictory. An improvised weapon being treated as a similar weapon (ex. table leg = club) shouldn't automatically apply proficiency bonus if you treat it as a weapon proficient with? Also should it also have all the properties the similar weapon has since its treated as one? Its how i<d probable rule it.
Neptune0923 wrote:
A121: How i understands it, no PC are surprised in this encounter because all of them noticed a threat by spotting the goblin with a Dexterity (Stealth) check of 9. Also the initiative is rolled normally as there is no surprised round, only possibly surprised creatures in the first round.
BR69 Surprise: Any character or monster that doesn’t notice a threat is surprised at the start of the encounter.
A123: The D&D Starter Set Monster Statistics description for Hit basically say DM can take either of them at their discretion.
SS55 Hit: As the DM, you have the option of taking the average damage or rolling the damage; for this reason, both the average damage and the die expression are presented. For exemple, a monster might deal 4 (1d8) slashing damagewith its longsword. That notation means you can have the monster deal 4 damage or you can roll 1d8 to determine the damage.
Q124: Opening and Closing Doors as one interaction
I was DMing Encounters the other night, and wanted to have an enemy wizard run away from a fight through a door, which raised the question of whether he could open the door and then close it behind him for free (so that he didn't get hit by ranged attacks). Here's the rule:
"You can interact with one object or feature of the environment for free, during either your move or your action. For example, you could open a door during your move as you stride toward your foe... If you want to interact with a second object, you need to use your action."
So, does opening and closing a door as you move through it count as "interacting with one object"?
JustyBear wrote:
Q125: Could you use Grapple or Shove as an opportunity attack?
A125: No, not by the letter of the rule.
Both Grapple and Shove require the "Attack" action.
Grappling Shoving a Creature
When you want to grab a creature or wrestle with it,
you can use the Attack action to make a special melee
attack, a grapple. If you’re able to make multiple attacks
with the Attack action, this attack replaces one of them.
Using the Attack action, you can make a special melee
attack to shove a creature, either to knock it prone or
push it away from you. If you’re able to make multiple
attacks with the Attack action, this attack replaces
one of them.
Noctaem wrote:
Plaguescarred wrote:
JustyBear wrote:
lawrencehoy wrote:
Neptune0923 wrote:
Q126 - Is there a penalty/benefit for someone using a ranged attack or spell at a target who's engaged in melee? Bill is sword fighting with a goblin. Jimmy the archer takes a shot at the same goblin from 30 feet away. Does Jimmy have a penalty for shooting at the goblin? Should be Bill be worried about taking an arrow from his buddy?
A126: Jimmy could have a -2 to his attack roll due to half cover if the goblin is the opposite side of Bill.
Bill has nothing to worry about though as there is no Firing Into Melee rules in 5E that could target him intead of the goblin like in previous editions.
BR74 Cover: Walls, trees, creatures, and other obstacles can provide cover during combat, making a target more difficult to harm. A target can benefit from cover only when an attack or other effect originates on the opposite side of the cover. There are three degrees of cover. If a target is behind multiple sources of cover, only the most protective degree of cover applies; the degrees aren’t added together. For example, if a target is behind a creature that gives half cover and a tree trunk that gives threequarters cover, the target has three-quarters cover.
A target with half cover has a +2 bonus to AC and Dexterity saving throws. A target has half cover if an obstacle blocks at least half of its body. The obstacle might be a low wall, a large piece of furniture, a narrow tree trunk, or a creature, whether that creature is an enemy or a friend.
Overpromises wrote:
Neptune0923 wrote:
Q127
Does the halfing rogue in the starter set gain proficiency with carpenter's tools because the character gains proficiency with thieves' tools twice (once as rogue and again as a character with a criminal background)? That is, are carpenter's tools an alternate to a second set of thieves' tools?
Thanks!
A127: Most likely the case yes as the rules let you choose a different tool proficiency if the same is granted from two different sources.
BR36 Proficiency: If a character would gain the same proficiency from two different sources, he or she can choose a different proficiency of the same kind (skill or tool) instead.
Q128
If a Fighter who is dual-wielding performs the dodge action, can he also attack with his offhand using his bonus action?
Neptune0923 wrote:
A128: No since he didn't use the Attack action but a different one, in this case the Dodge action.
Q129: A Fighter with Two-Weapon Fighting (using 2 short swords) can add his ability modifier to the damage of his off hand attack Eg: In one round he could attack for 1d6 + ability mod + prof bonus AND 1d6 + ability mod + prof bonus. A Rogue using two short swords cannot add his ability modifier to the damage of his off hand attack Eg: in one round he could attack for 1d6 + ability mod + prof bonus AND 1d6 + just his prof bonus. Do both characters have to use a bonus action for the off-hand attack? or just the rogue?
Q130: The same fighter at 5th level gets Extra Attack. Can he still only perform one bonus action, therefore only one off hand attack in a round? eg: 1d6 + ability mod + prof bonus for 2 regular attacks and 1d6 + ability mod + prof bonus for one off hand attack? Or can a 5th level fighter do 2 regular attacks and 2 off hand attacks in one round?
A129: Both characters use a bonus action to make the off-hand attack.
A130: The fighter uses his attack action. He makes two attacks, because of his extra attack feature. Then he makes an attack with his off-hand with a bonus action.
Angel7 wrote:
Lucas_Blackstone wrote:
R129: Correct! Even with Action Surge they don't get another Bonus Action.
Pretty much. The extra attack feature means that when that character uses the attack action, they make an extra attack (or attacks). It's also why they don't make two attacks on an opprotunity action for instance. They aren't using the attack action, but using a reaction to make an attack as the rules say.
R130:
Lucas_Blackstone wrote:
2Chlorobutanal wrote:
Q131
Intelligence Saving Throws - When would you ever need to do this? The DC for a spell saving throw is based on the wizard's intelligence and the spell specifcally states what type of saving throw is needed to resist the spell. None of the spells in the basic rules list any intelligence saving throws.
A131: The DM commonly asks you to use Intelligence when you make a saving throw to resist an effect that attempts to overcome your intellect. While there is no such spells in the Basic rules, i'm pretty sure there will be some in the PHB.
A131: There may be spells in the Player's Handbook that call for intelligence saves, or monster abilities in the Monster Manual that call for intelligence saves... though so far it seems that someone at WotC decided to take the obvious Intelligence Save area (illusions) and have those be Intelligence (Investigation) checks instead.
Suggested house-rule: Allow a character the is proficient with Intelligence saving throws to add their proficiency bonus to the Intelligence (investigation) check called for by illusions if they aren't already gaining their proficiency bonus to the roll from another source, such as proficiency in the investigation skill.
Q132? Are a monster's natural Attacks considered weapon attacks?, like a monster's Natural attack with a claw or a bite... I mean for example like using defensive abilities such as the Rogue's UNcanny Dodge?
A132: Yes, natural attacks are considered weapon attacks. From the Starter Set's Ghoul statblock (pg. 58):
Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +2 to hit, reach 5 ft, one creature. Hit: 9 (2d6 + 2) piercing damage
Alpizarai wrote:
Thanks!
Q133 - Sort of a Bonus QUestion about the Turns and rounds Dilema! When using the Thief’s Reflexes Ability: would a character receive access to an additional or "extra" bonus action and also an "extra" reaction at -10 on his innit? Say...If he has already used both his BONUS ACTION (like with Cunning action), and his reactin on some Oportunity Attack?
Alpizarai wrote:
Q134
I am still confused on how many spells clerics and wizards get on their "prepared list" for the day.
Does the wis or int bonus affect the total number per day ?
In the Scourge of the Sword Coast intertim rules supplement zip file, Classes.pdf, under Spell Preperation
states, "1 + your cleric/mage level "
The basic rules seem to contradict this, and it is still not clear to me there either.
Thanx in advance.
R133: BR70 actually says “When you take a reaction, you can’t take another one until the start of your next turn.”
Your miles may vary, though, since BR72 also says “Remember that you can take only one reaction per round.” If instead one correctly remembers BR70, then this can probably be ignored, but really one of the two absolutely needs an erratum.
Bluemaze wrote:
Overpromises wrote:
Played 5th edition starter box for the first time the other day, couple of questions.
Q135. Does flanking exist anymore? If so what does it do?
Q136. Does using a skill in combat use your action? examples
(I move behind covering terrain and want to make a hide check, does that take my action?)
(I want to identify the monsters we are fighting)
(I want to make a perception check to find a monster who has hidden)
(I want to make an arcana check to stop the magic crystal that is powering the portal letting monsters from another plain enter ours)
I read the rules and did not see anything stating when or if these checks take your action
Q137. Do you always have a bonus action available to you? or do you only have a bonus acion if something specifically gives you one?
Q138. Is 5th edition like 4th edition where the game expects you to have magic weapons, armor and neckpiece as you level or you literlillaly fall behind or are magic items more fun or extra. Like if i'm dming I need to know if the game EXPECTS me to give the wizard a wand of magic missle or if its not expected and can be saved for special loot. Cause in 4th edition giving magic items was mandatory if you weren't using the inherent bonus system.
Thanks for the help.
Nertak wrote:
thanks for the responce.
Idk if you have the starter box, but if you do can you point me to where it addresses the skill checks in combat and actions? If its not in there, or you don't have the starter box, can you point me to where it talks about this online?
Thanks again
New proficiencies
Q:Is it possible to gain new proficiencies as you level? I didn't see it anywhere in the Basic book or the box set, am I missing it somewhere?
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A139: Yes you can spend time between adventures learning a new language or training with a set of tools. Your DM might allow additional training options during Downtime Training. (Basic Rules pg 68)
Also more proficiencies may possibly be obtained through feats or Multilassing once the PHB comes out we'll know more for sure.
E-Tallitnics wrote:
R136: It all depends of the DM of course so YMMV, but here's my opinion;
Moving behind covering terrain to hide by making a Dexterity (Stealth) check should require an action. ( see Hide action Basic Rules pg. 70)
Identifying a monsters you are fighting by making an Intelligence (Nature) check shouldn't require an action.
(Making a Wisdom (Perception) check to find a hidden monster should require an action. ( see Search action Basic Rules pg. 70)
Making an Intelligence (Arcana) check to stop the magic crystal that is powering a portal should require an action unless it takes no time or effort. ( see Use an Object action Basic Rules pg. 70)
Plaguescarred wrote:
Plaguescarred wrote:
Nertak wrote:
E-Tallitnics wrote:
Q 140: I notice that the Starter set and the Basic rules conflict when it comes to the Cleric being (proficient) with heavy armor. Will the Basic rules be default? .E. Light, medium, and shields, or will Clerics have heavy armor proficiency? See Dwarven Cleric pre gen. " Chainmail" and Page 16 Starter Rules vs. Page 21 Basic Rules.
A140.
All Clerics of Life (Domain) have proficiency with Heavy Armor as a Domain feature. Since Life is the only Domain present in the Basic Rules, for the time being all Clerics have Heavy Armor proficiency.
I assume the Starter Set Cleric is also a Cleric of Life?
2Chlorobutanal wrote:
lawrencehoy wrote:
Q141 Is the playtest material still available? I downloaded the basic rules and would love to see the most recent Paladin material. Or is it unavailable now as the PHB is only a month away? Thank you in advance.
Q142: The Basic Rules make no mention of alignment restrictions and I heard that you can play a Blackguard / Anti-Paladin. I'm hoping this isn't the case as evil characters have always been off-limits to player characters to my knowledge and is fundamentally against the idea of cooperative team play. Is this a new option in 5e?
Q143
Is the two-weapon fighting style limited to light melee weapons? For example, could a fighter using the two-weapon style use a longsword and a battleaxe?
Thanks!
Q143: I love the idea of magical items/weapons being far more rare in 5e in order to make them more special and coveted. (one of my favorite improvements), but has the system of +1 to +5 weapons been replaced with a different system where magic weapons have unique properties that do not include a plus system to denote their power level ? Was this in th eplaytest material or is it a mystery to everyone until the DMG comes out? ( and thank you in advance for this fantastic resource too. It's been an invaluable resource for educating players and DMs alike to the nuances of the new rules )
Angel7 wrote:
Angel7 wrote:
Draykov wrote:
Angel7 wrote:
R144. (Magic Weapons)
The "Magic Weapon" spell scales from +1 (at character level 3) to +3 (at character level 11), so, without seeing any magic items, I have been working off the assumption of no more than a +3 item when thinking about the rules.
Q145
Does the High Elf race get the wizard cantrip afforded to it regardless of the class of the PC?
Thanks!
Draykov wrote:
2Chlorobutanal wrote:
Q 146
Honorable_Goblin wrote:
So, either the search is not working for the forum or this questions is so dumb that nobody would even dare ask...
As I read the rules, you do not add your your weapon proficiency bonus to damage.
I know you add it to your attack, but not the damage.
Is that correct?
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A147: That's correct, proficiency bonus to attack roll and not damage roll.
Q148 (relates to Q145):
If a High Elf PC selects a wizard cantrip that requires a material (M) component, does that mean the PC is required to carry a component pouch in order to use that cantrip?
Thanks!
Draykov wrote:
Q149 - 2 handed weapon fighting. Would you allow a character to sheathe both weapons on a turn as their bonus action to be able to draw and fire a bow on their next action? The rules say that you can interact with one object, such as drawing or sheathing a weapon, but I'm not sure it takes much more effor to sheathe 2 daggers.
A149: For an arbitrary character, it would take an entire Action to sheathe two weapons in the same round.
They could throw one of the daggers with a bonus action, though. A 3rd level Thief Rogueish Archetype could use their Cunning Action with Fast Hands instead.
Edit: The Dual Wielder feat is likely though not guaranteed to grant the ability to sheathe two weapons at once.
Yeah it looks like it's catered to Rogues for that Fast Hands ability.
SilverBulletKY wrote:
Q150
Some clarification is needed, regarding this line on page 58 of the basic rules- "The DM calls for an ability check when a character or monster attempts an action (other than an attack) that has a chance of failure."
My interpretation is that it means you make a check when an action is performed that has a chance of a failure. For example, using Perception has a chance of failure, so you make a check when a character uses Perception. Based on my interpretation, you would roll even if there is nothing to find. You would not roll for actions in the game that are not determined by dice, which have no chance of failing, such as walking across a room, picking up an object, or speaking normally in a language you are fluent in.
The alternative interpretation is that it means you do not roll if there is nothing to find with Perception. Or, for example with stealth, you wouldn't roll if there was nobody around to see you. Meaning it takes it on a case by case basis, and if this particular case has no chance of failure (or no penalty for failure) you don't bother rolling.
The problem I have with the second interpretation is that any time a player asks to use Perception and is told to not bother rolling, he immediatly knows there is nothing to see. Whereas if you do roll, the player doesn't know if there is nothing to see, or if they just didn't hit a high enough DC.
Anyway, just looking for some unbiased opinions on this. The wording in the book is somewhat unclear.
A150: If a player character is taking an action to search for something, a DM may call for an Intelligence (Investigation) or Wisdom (Perception) check wether or not there is something to be found. I usually just declare what is being seen, heard, smelled etc.. (without enumerating the subject of their search if the check failed) rather than say they find nothing so the checks always appear to have done something. Also a DM can always rely on passive checks or roll secretly for the player if he doesn't want the check result to be obvious.
R150: Please note that previously in this thread a user specifically asked about a player rolling for a Steath check repeatedly because the Hiding sidebar says, "When you try to hide, make a Dexterity (Stealth) check. Until you are discovered or you stop hiding, that check’s total is contested by the Wisdom (Perception) check of any creature that actively searches for signs of your presence."
That poster felt that the wording of Hiding indicated that it was the Player who initiated the roll, not the DM, and therefore the Player could hide, stop hiding, over and over until their roll was to their liking, and that there was nothing the DM could do to stop them. That's when I quoted the same sentence as Q150 did as proof that ultimately it was up to the DM to initiate the roll, not the player. As it's RAW and would allow the DM to stop a player from abusing the rules.
A DM asking players to roll the dice for something has always been A DM Tell (or Dead Giveaway) that there's something to see, about to happen, etc., for the players. I've seen DMs ask players to periodically roll, even when there is nothing going on, just to keep them guessing!
A150: If there is nothing to find, there is no roll because there is no chance of failure. The PCs simply expend the resource of time and the DM affirms that there is certainly nothing to be found, possibly making random encounter checks if appropriate.
If there is something to be found and the check is failed, the DM can use the rules on page 58 which state the DM can allow progress combined with a setback. In this case, the players find something of note, but something else happens to their detriment e.g. they take longer than they expected to find it, they draw the attention of a nearby monster, they leave a clue behind that they were there, etc. Whatever works best in context.
R150
Thats a contrary answer, iserith. Anyone else care to chime in? Unbiased opinion please, this is something iserith and I disagree on.
Q151: Can a hand holding a spellcasting focus be used to fulfill the somatic component as well? See Basic Rules p79 under "Material (M)."
R150: Note that Basic page 61 includes the sentence “If you tell the DM that you pace around the room, looking at the walls and furniture for clues, you have no chance of finding the key, regardless of your Wisdom (Perception) check result.” which is an example of a rolled check despite a guaranteed failure.
A rolled check is not required for an action that has no chance of failure.
A DM could rule that a search of an empty room was an automatic success or an automatic failure or a chance of failure. In each case the DM would need to determine the results of any possible outcome, e.g., what does a success or failure mean when searching an empty room.
Edit: Note that I am not deliberately equivocating. I would like it if the rules actually described whether a search of an empty room was a success or a failure or a chance of failure, but I cannot find it if they do.
A151: Probably, but not quite explicitly. They say that the hand used for somatic components can also be used to access material components, for which the spellcasting focus qualifies. They don't explicitly describe a situation where the caster is already holding the spellcasting focus. If he were not holding it, he could have drawn it as necessary and put it away again, so it seems implicitly allowed.
A common sense approach also says that a spellcasting focus should not interfere with spellcasting.
Page 79. (M)
spellcasting focuses can be used in place of components.
Somatic (s) still requires a free hand.
mellored wrote:
sigfile wrote:
Overpromises wrote:
iserith wrote:
Domain Spells for Clerics
How often can they be castby the cleric?
The wizard has the Arcane Tradition which allows them to regain 1 spell slot after a short rest.
The cleric does not seem to have anything equivelent.
But since they get more spells that seems to be the trade off.
Yet with healing being so limited, You can have your adventures be out of healing after 1 encounter.
Any Ideas?
Setting this as question Q151:
PhantomAOJ wrote:
Pauper wrote:
Q152: Is the Dexterity Mod added to the damage of a spell range attack? Such as Firebolt or Ray of Frost?
BigBobSr6000 wrote:
Q153: Is the Dexterity Mod added to the attack bonus of a spell range attack? To me, if every other range attack gets Dex Mod added to both attack bonus and damage, why shouldn't it be same for spell range attacks that do damage?
A153: They get the spellcasting mod added to the attack roll, and with certain subclass features or similar they can sometimes have the spellcasting mod added to the damage roll.
The damage of spells also tends to be high enough that the stat mod to damage is less significant.
I can only speculate as to why it is this way, but I suspect that they want spellcasters to have a high spellcasting stat and not necessarily a high dexterity.
BigBobSr6000 wrote:
Thank you all for your answers to my questions and for this Q & A forum.
Q154, Do clerics and wizards receive additional spell slots for, respectively, high wisdom and intelligence scores? I thought that had been in the playtest packet at some point but I don't see it in the basic rules.
A154: No, their spell slots by level are determined by their respective table. But their Wis or Int affect their number of prepared spells though.
Q155 - Is there a way for wizards to get a proficiency bonus on spells for which there is an attack roll? For example, Ray of Frost has an attack roll, but Wizards do not have "proficiency" with focuses, so the only bonus to attack roll would be the INT modifier?
A155: Wizards do get proficiency bonus on their magical attack rolls, automatically, regardless of focus. It's different to the playtest.
Refer to p.30 of the Basic PDF: Spell attack modifier = your proficiency bonus + your Intelligence modifier
Magic focus in 5e merely replaces the need for material components in some spells, it doesn't require any kind of proficiency. Again, it's different to the playtest.
Q156: I have not played D&D in almost 20 years, but recently purchased numerous books so that I can start a campaign with my three teenage children. Will we be able to easily transition from 4th to 5th edition if we decide to do so or is it impractical?
Q157: The Fireball spell requires a ball of guano and sulfer, but it isn't expended on use, doesn't it seem logical that it WOULD be consumed? the cost is negligible and replacing the componant might lead to some fun side-questing.
thewoozle wrote:
A157: There is not a point in mentioning whether a non-expensive (read: does not have a listed cost) material component is consumed by a spell or not because the intent is for an infinite number of uses of such spells to be allowed by owning a spell component pouch or using an arcane focus.
Because of that "which the spell consumes" is a note only found on expensive material components (though, of course, not all of them).
Klyrial wrote:
thewoozle wrote:
AaronOfBarbaria wrote:
A158: A component pouch or arcane focus is all that is needed, except in cases where a specific cost of a component is listed. In those cases, the specific component - not just the listed amount of money - must be on hand in order to cast the spell.
Q159: The Mountain Dwarf gets proficiency with the "throwing hammer", but I don't see a throwing hammer in the equipment list; there is, however a "light hammer" are these two the same? I'm guessing it's a misprint.
Q160: Also, comparing the light hammer and the handaxe, the light hammer seems strictly worse. Is the bludgeoning damage better in some non-obvious way as to balance the difference between these two weapons?
Q161: The morningstar is strictly worse than the war pick; the flail strictly worse than the warhammer. Is there a reason for these weapons to exist?
A159: Its should say light hammer. The weapon changed name after Playtest Packet 102912 but Dwarven Combat Training was never updated accordingly.
A160: Not really.
A161: Diversity. Weapons must not necessarily be created all equal.
RCanine wrote:
Pauper wrote:
R152: Regin_Vargtass is correct, domain spells are always prepared, and don’t count against the number of spells you can prepare each day but otherwise still use a spell slot when cast.
Q162:
If something says "once per turn," does it mean once per YOUR turn, or once per ANY turn? For example, can a Rogue use Sneak Attack damage on an oppurtunity attack, on someone else's turn?
A162: "Once per turn" means exactly that - once per turn, which each participant in a combat has one of (i.e. "rogue's turn" and "goblin's turn" and "fighter's turn").
Something that can only be done once no matter how many participants are in a combat is "once per round," and somethnig that has to be done on your turn, rather than any turn, specifically says "on your turn."
R162: Edit for clarity: Typically without some other exception, a rogue can only make two sneak attacks during most rounds, one on his turn and one additional sneak attack using his single reaction during something else’s turn.
As written, a reaction made before the rogue’s first turn seems to allow another reaction that round after the rogue’s first turn.
There is a specific exception for a high level Thief Roguish Archetype to get an entire extra turn in the first round, with up to two sneak attacks during this turn.
Finally, note that getting any sneak attacks with reactions will be relatively rare, and is absolutely not likely to happen every round. Edit: Maybe if you had a rogue and multiple Battlemaster Fighters or something.
R162: Rogues are not limited to use Sneak Attack only 2/round. One could theorically make use Sneak Attack more than twice in a round if it was granted an attack without using a bonus action or reaction. The only usage frequency limitation to Sneak Attack is 1/turn.
Plaguescarred wrote:
R162: I agree its highly improbable that you will be able to do that but i just wanted to point out the possibility 
R162 Cross-linking for the benefit of anyone reading this thread in the future: Q#162 is similar to Q#96 and there was a separate thread where the answer was resolved.
More questions about creating new characters for the Starter Set:
Q163: If a PC is afforded proficiency for a set of tools based on race, class or background, they only get the actual tools if they are specifically listed in their starting equipment (or if they are purchased with gold), correct? For example, a Dwarf gets profiiency with one set of artisan's tools (smith's tools, brewer's supplies or mason's tools) based on race, but if the player selects the Fighter class and the Solider background, no tools are supplied in starting equipment so they'd have to buy or find a set of tools in order to actually make use of that proficiency. Do I have that right?
Thanks!
Draykov wrote:
Q164 how many pg's dose a spell take up in a spell book. I'm thinking 1 per spell level but I can't seem to find it any where?
A164: I was not able to find this info within the rules, but i'd say 1 spell/page sounds like a good number.
Q165: When casting Thunderwave, does the 15 foot cube have to be centered on the caster (From spell entry- "Range: Self {15-foot cube} ...in a 15-foot cube originating from you...")
-OR-
Is it a 15-foot cube in front of the caster (From the basic rules regarding Area of Effect, Cube: You select a cube’s point of origin, which lies anywhere on a face of the cubic effect.)
If the question is hard to understand, please let me know and I will try to clarify.
Ramzarius wrote:
Q166- Not sure how to calculate average damage for a fighter with a great sword (2d6) and the Great Weapon Fighting Style (reroll 1 or 2 on damage rolls, take new result). If it were 2d6 the average damage would be 7. With re-rolling 1 or 2 and taking the new roll (even if it's 1 or 2) I'd assume the average damage would increase, but not sure exactly by how much. Just in my head, looks like average damage jumps to 8.33, but can anyone check me?
R#166: Yes, I get that too.
For each die separately, there's a 1/3 chance of a reroll (average 3.5) and 2/3 chance of 3..6 (average 4.5) without a reroll.
So that comes to 3.5x(1/3) + 4.5x(2/3) = 25/6 = 4.1667 for one die. Two dice = 8.3333, as you said.
Q167: Rolling a natural 20.
In 5E that only applies to attack rolls, correct? So rolling a 20 on a skill/attribute check, saving throw or spell would not result in an automatic pass/hit ??
A167: There are only two circumstances in the 5e rules that treat rolling a natural 20 as something special - attack rolls (where they are automatic hits and critical hits), and death saves (where they result in regain 1 hit point).
Similarly, those two circumstances are the only times that rolling a natural 1 is treated as something special - automatic miss (attack roll) or two strikes against the 3 failures that result in death (death saves).
Q168: Speaking of Death Saves...
The rules, in part, state, "Unlike other saving throws, this one isn’t tied to any ability score. You are in the hands of fate now, aided only by spells and features that improve your chances of succeeding on a saving throw." I know of no "features" that assist in them. However Bless, Prayer and Beacon of Hope all aid Saves, with Beacon being the only one that specifically states Death Saves.
Does that mean that Bless and Prayer do not?
A168
Bless adds a 1d4 to the saving throw, I'd allow it at my table. There is no Prayer spell for clerics in the basic pdf.
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Note that Beacon of Hope (3rd) and Bless (1st) both are concentration spells and can't be stacked. You are choosing between advantage from a third level spell slot and +1d4 from a 1st level slot. I think Bless is far more likely to be used in a Death Save scenario, being routinely prepared. My cleric hasn't hit level 5 yet so I haven't really looked at the level 3 spell selection that closely yet.
On further thought, you could stack both spells if you were fortunate enough to have two clerics in your party. 
A168: Any bonus to saving throws that doesn't specify a specific ability score should apply to death saving throw, so bless and ring of protection for exemple should work fine.
A168
To my knoweldge, Warforged are going to be one of the races in the PHB. I would guess that is where a feature would come into play that would affect death saving throws also.
Lucas_Blackstone wrote:
E-Tallitnics wrote:
lawrencehoy wrote:
I read all previous posts in this thread prior to writing these questions. Sorry if I somehow missed a question previously asked or am asking a question obviously answered in the rules!
I just got done running my first session of 5.0 and a couple of things came up...
Q169 - The players intentionally knocked a goblin unconscious. How long is this condition intended to last?
Q170a - Is it possible for an active perception check result to be worse than a passive perception check or does the passive perception check act as a lower limit to perception checks? I don't see a specific rule about the "lower limit" it would make sense. One would think that a character stopping and using an action to specifically look would usually have a much greater chance of spotting something than if they had simply kept walking along normally. As it is, it seems that your active perception has a 50% chance of doing better, and 50% chance of doing worse or the same as your passive perception.
Q170b - Along with this, if your passive perception was good enough to notice something hidden then you'd never need to roll because you'd have already seen it, right? Passive perception is "always on," right?
Q170c - Can passive perception be used to spot traps, hidden doorways, hidden objects, etc. as well as hidden characters? The rules state that you've got to be looking in the right location which seems to negate the need for a roll at all.
Thanks for the answers, folks!
E-Tallitnics wrote:
A169: I'm going to go with 1d4 hours (see "Stabilizing a Creature", pg. 76, D&D Basic Rules).
A170a: Yes. Someone might be paying too close attention to the wrong details, and miss the important details; while actively trying to perceive (or investigate) things.
A170b: Yes, mostly. There are cases in which Passive Perception is ignored/negated (see "Other Activities", pg. 65, D&D Basic Rules).
A170c: At the DM's discretion. The rules you mention, in your last sentence, apply to situations where the Wisdom (Perception) or Intelligence (Investigation) check needs to have a specified location designated, for the check to succeed. In other words, "searching the room" with a check won't have any chance of finding something in a drawer's false bottom; while "searching the drawer" with a check might lead to discovering the false bottom (and anything hidden therein).
Plaguescarred wrote:
Q 171 -
I'm a little confused by how the cleric and spells works versus wizards. On pg 30 of the Basic rulebook, it says wizards have a spellbook containing six 1st level spells of which you have two slots for prepared spells. This is failry straight forward. For the cleric, however, on page 22 you prepare a list of spells that you available for you to cast that is equal to your Wisdom modifier + your cleric level. At level 1 the cleric has two level 1 slots. Does this mean that the cleeric can choose from ANY of the level one spells when preparing the list? Unlike the Wizard the cleric does not have a set of "know" spells they are restricted to, they can change these anytime with preparation? Also, as the two domain spells do not count toward your prepared spell list, does this mean that the cleric can have in effect four spells prepared at level one? How about prepapring the same spell more than once?
A171: Yes it means a cleric can prepare any spell it can cast from its entire spell list while the wizard can only prepare spells he learned and has in his spellbook.
Also, you are confusing spell prepared (spells which are preselection to cast) and spell slot (slot used to cast spell). They prepare a number of spells equal to their level + their ability score modifier, while their spell slot is a static number going up by level as shown in their respective class table. So for exemple a 3rdl level cleric with a WIS of 18 (+4) has 6 spell slots (4x1, 2x2) and can prepare 7 spells totals, in addition to his 2 domain spells already prepared.
Q172: Do all spells get the chance to be resisted, or are resist attempts limited to spells that specifically discuss saves in their descriptions? I'm going to provide an example because I don't think I'm asking it well. Charm Person is very well described, and it's very clear a Wisdom save needs to be made, and if that save succeeds nothing happens. Sleep on the hand doesn't talk about a save or resist in the description. So does that mean Sleep always hits? I know this is probably a very rudimentary rule and I'm just over thinking it.
Plaguescarred wrote:
R171: Yes that's right.
A172: Spells immunity still work wether the spell originally has a saving throw or not. But if the spell has no save, then a game element granting advantage on saves againt it will effectively do nothing against it.
bbtrenoble wrote:
Daedalus1969 wrote:
Q173: Regarding Proficiency Bonuses for races that grant a class feature; If I build a High Elf Rogue, I get a cantrip. Let's say I choose Ray of Frost as the cantrip. Since wizards get a +2 proficiency bonus at 1st leve, but I'm not a wizard, do I get to add a +2 proficiency bonus (plus INT modifier) when I cast Ray of Frost as an attack as a rogue, or do I only get to add the INT modifier since my character is NOT a wizard?
The rules say you add a proficiency bonus to "attack rolls with spells you cast" but it seems more like that would apply to the class instead of a bonus feature from a sub race, but I'm not really sure what RAI is here.
A173: You add your proficiency bonus to your spell attack rolls and your spell saving throw DC. Both rules are on Basic page 81.
No mention is made of restrictions on the source of the spell, so only a more specific exception could prevent adding the proficiency bonus.
Q174
I know this comes from the next packet and not from the new rules but I was hoping someone might have knowledge of it anyway. When you have your familiar attack to deliver a touch spell, does it use your turn? It doesn't really come into play in the current playtest information or the basic rules but if they ever do spells that allow multiple touches it would be key (similar to how flame blade currently works).
For example:
wizards casts spell A that says you can make 1 attack per round with the spell for 1d6 damage. Could the familiar deliver the spell as it's action or does it do it as your action?
It says it acts independant of you and that it can deliver the spell on your behalf so it seems to mean the familiar could deliver the spell for you but I was just hoping for other's thoughts.
Q175
If you had the familiar deliver a spell with a benificial effect for the caster, would the wizard or the familiar get it? For example if you had a spell that both a creature touched and the caster get +1 attack.
Daedalus1969 wrote:
Q176 - I understand how to resolve a stealth/perception attempt but is there a mechanic to resolve this when the one side isn't using stealth? For example, in the Starter Set adventure on page 8 (area 2), monsters are hiding. It mentions that they're bored and inattentive and it also says IF they notice the "intruders"...
I understand that the party would make active or passive perception checks against the monsters' sneak (hide) DC but what about resolving the other side - do the monsters notice the party, particularly if the party isn't sneaking. Do the monsters automatically notice them if they're not using stealth? If a contest is needed in the non-stealth situation, not sure what would be contested perception and...?
I'm assuming that the monsters would have a negative modifier or perhaps be at disadvantage since they're being "bored and inattentive" but it doesn't state that in the adventure.
A very similar scenario is on page 10 (area 5) as well.
Thanks again for the help!
Onelostroad wrote:
Edit: Thought I deleted this post, but it’s still here and I can no longer delete it.
Overpromises wrote:
DSZ wrote:
Q177
So... it looks to me like the forum ate my question last night, so hopefully this doesn't end up being a double post.
I was playing in some official demos when this came up, can a fighter use Second Wind outside of combat? My group ended up using second wind right before a short rest where the wizard was reagining some spells and... well I can't find anything wrong with it, but somehow it doesn't seem right to me.
Of course if it is right that's kind of cool, because then the Fighter's are essentially the Enegizer bunnies of D&D, they just keep going and going and going
A177: Yes a fighter doesn't have to be in combat to use Second Wind.
Confirmed here by R&D https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L9pBZTyQ-iA&list=UUi-PULMg2eD_v5AO0PlW4sg (46:30)
Chaosmancer wrote:
Hello, I followed the playtest on and off and now that I'm looking over the basic rules I love almost everything I see. I may have overlooked it but I don't see any options for a wizard to gain a familar. I know it used to be a feat under the old system but it seems weak for a feat using the ability score method. Rangers get a beast companion as an optional class feature, but no mention of familiars.
Q178 Do familiars still exist and if so how does a wizard aquire one?
woif wrote:
A178: There are no familiars in the Basic rules.
The question was referring to some combination of old playtests, leaked updates, and speculation about the soon to be released Player’s Handbook. There will probably be a spell to acquire a familiar, and some class and/or subclass features may affect them.
Q179: Are there any benefits to getting 8 hours of sleep?
Q180: Are there any penalties to getting 4 hours of sleep?
Overpromises wrote:
R179:
R180:
Overpromises can correct me if I'm wrong, but I think the intent of these questions is, "For a non-elf who's doing a long rest, is there any functional difference between 1) sleeping 8 hours, and 2) sleeping 4 hours and spending 4 hours doing other restful activities?"
To paraphrase my paraphrasing, what is the point of Trance, given that, by RAW, non-elves also don't have to spend an entire long rest sleeping.
(See other thread about Elves and Long Rests. Also see Twitter, in which Mike Mearls has stated that Elves still require 8 hours to long rest.)
Do Elves get to be 'on watch' for four hours instead of only two during an 8-hour rest? That would, at least, be something. Actually I can answer my own question here: by RAW, there is nothing that would allow Elves to be on watch for more than two hours if you assume the premise that they still require 8 for a long rest.
It seems like, taking Mearls' tweet at face value, Trance has no mechanical purpose until/unless exhaustion/sleep deprivation rules are introduced that differentiate the act of 'sleeping' from the act of 'participating in a long rest'.
R179, 180: "Finishing a long rest reduces a creature’s exhaustion level by 1, provided that the creature has also ingested some food and drink."
Oddly, there are no rules that state that a character must sleep/trance at all. A long rest with food and fluid will remove exhaustion, but not sleeping won't cause it by the RAW.
Q181: Chimerasame raises another interesting question. Is there any possible way for party of two or three players to keep watch while taking a long rest?
Overpromises wrote:
obsid wrote:
Overpromises wrote:
R181: 14 hours is nuts. I thought I got 12 hours for 2 people, though, which I still think is high.
Overpromises wrote:
Q182: hello! can u help me with one question about dnd5
If an invisible(invisibility spell) creature makes no effort to hide, do you need to make any rolls to detect it?
I need an answer according to the literal interpretation of invisibility in the Basic Rules.
R181:
@obsid,
Nothing in the description of the elven trance modifies the RAW, that a PC can't spend more than 2 hours of a Long Rest standing watch. So, having elves in the party doesn't affect the Long Rest mechanics (under the current rules).
A182:
I would say it is up the the DM, depending on his adjudication of the actions of the invisible creature.
For example: I would requre a Wisdom (Perception) check {or an Intelligence (Investigation) check, if the detector knows about the invisible creature - and has a better chance using Intelligence}, when the invisible creature is not making undo noise, obvious tracks, or potent odors. Otherwise, I wouldn't require a check to detect the invisible creature; although the invisible creature still gains Advantage on its first attack roll and its attackers have Disadvantage on their attack rolls.
Q183: Can a cleric wielding a war hammer on one hand and a shield on the other hand cast a spell with somatic component? Always imagined Clerics to be able to cast with both weapon and shield. But it seems that won't be true in 5e.
Q184: Are there any rule on Jumping down? We had a halfling wizard wanting to jump down the bridge in the Cragmaw hideout to escape the bugbear boss.
A182: No effort is needed to detect the presence of an invisible creature even though you still don't see it (in other words, you know which 5 ft. x 5 ft. space it occupies). Stealth check to become hidden is active, not passive so it require an action. Unless hidden, you always know the location of a creature wether you can see it or not (heavily obscured, blinded, invisible etc..), you may hear or smell it, see its tracks etc...
A183: No. Casting a spell with somatic component requires a free hand. But he can always freely drop his warhammer, cast his spell and pick i up as part of its action though.
A184: You can jump down but the DM will have to adjucate it as there is no guidelines for it. A good rule of thumb would be to treat it as a fall if falling more than 10 feet but possibly have a DC 15 Dexterity (Acrobatics) check mitigate some damage.
A184 - I would rule that to jump down is a DC 20 Dexterity (Acrobatics) check to land safely. If the modified score is between 15-19 it would be viewed that the jumper did well enough to mitigate the damage and therefore takes 1d6 if they blow it completely 2d6 'face plant' ending prone.
R183: The War Caster Feat from the announced list of Feats that will be in the Player’s Handbook will probably allow casting somatic components while holding a sword and shield.
Q 185
Intimidate - do characters check vs standard DC (10, 15, 20)? Is it a DC based off the target's hit dice/level + Wisdom mod? Is it a contest vs the target's Wisdom (Insight) skill? Is it some other option I haven't thought of?
In at least one previous edition, it was a DC based off the target's hit dice/level + Wisdom mod, but I kind of like the idea of it being a contest. I know as a DM I can change the rules as I see fit, but I'd like to know if there is any RAW on this subject.
A185: The DM could set a DC or ask for a Charisma (Intimidation) contest.
Q186
In 5e, can spells that involve attacks roll score critical hits? The wording in the free PDF certainly seems to indicate yes, and I believe they have in previous editions as well. They count as attacks (anything involving an attack roll is an 'attack', spells are even given as an example there) and then later the rules for critical hits simply state that a 20 is a critical hit and you roll the attack's damage dice twice.
So this implies a first level cleric can cast Inflict Wounds (a 3d10 damage touch spell requiring an attack roll to hit), score a critical (unmodified 20 on the die roll) and inflict 6d10 damage?
Is it just me, or does a 1st level character capable of inflicting 6d10 at first level seem pretty insanely high? A 5th level wizard's fireball would only deal 5d6 in 1st/2nd/3rd editions with a save for half?
Oneidas wrote:
Q187
I'm creating a Dwarf Fighter. His class makes him proficient in simple and martial weapons. His race makes him proficient with the battleaxe, handaxe, throwing hammer and warhammer. When calculating the Attack Bonus for his weapons, such as the battleaxe (which is a martial weapon), do I add +2 for his proficiencies from his class and +2 from his race and the +2 from his Strength Modifier? Or, do I just add the +2 once for both proficiencies and the +2 from his Strength Modifier?
Do I also add the same figures to the Damage Dice or do I just add the +2 from the Strength Modifier?
A187: You only add the proficiency bonus to a weapon attack (and never to damage rolls) once even if you get the proficiency from multiple sources. So you'd attack at +4 to hit and +2 damage with those weapons.
Q188 Is Spell Resistance going to be part of 5E?
A188: The answer is currently unknown to the public, but the indication seems to be that it will not be - more likely that monsters which had Spell Resistance in the past will simply have Advantage on Saving Throws made against spells.
Q189: For a new GM who wants to stay off the grid during gameplay, how do you handle distance and movement? How do you keep track of and narrate distance between adventurers/NPCs in relation to one another?
I know quality scene descriptions are key, but what are the mechanics behind it? Let's say my players come face to face with a pack of wolves. They've engaged in combat, which makes for a lot of movement. How do you employ the mechanics without a grid or map?
WintersKnight wrote:
Bonus actions, such as Second Wind, can only take place in Combat, correct? There's a guy arguing in an Adventurers League Facebook group that actions, including bonus actions, can take place at any time because there's nothing in the rules forbidding it. It's really crystal clear to me that Actions, such as bonus actions like Action Surge, Cunning Action, Second Wind, are discussed in the Basic Rules Combat chapter, and are therefore intended to describe actions taking place duing a round or a turn of combat.
GlimFolkor1234 wrote:
Overpromises wrote:
GlimFolkor1234 wrote:
Overpromises wrote:
GlimFolkor1234 wrote:
Plaguescarred wrote:
Q191 Does it actually say anywhere that you have to be proficient with Thieves' Tools to use them for disarming traps or opening locks in general? I cant find it. I can find where its says you get to apply your proficiency bonus to ability checks that require thieves' tools if you are proficient and in the equipment section under lock and manacle it mentions you must be proficient to unlock the lock or manacle but thats it.
Q192 if a Wizard picks history and arcana as his class skill proficiencies and takes sage as his background he then gets to pick any two skills he wants for his background?
celtwarrior wrote:
A192: Yes. If a character would gain the same proficiency from two different sources, he or she can choose a different proficiency of the same kind (skill or tool) instead. (Basic rules pg. 36)
A191: No it doesn't say that anywhere. Using a tool you're not proficient with simply means you don't add your proficiency bonus to the check
EDIT Upon further review, It seems like you need thieve's tools to pick lock but not necessarily be proficient with them except when specifically noted otherwise, which the lock and manacle items in the equipment do.
BR48 Locks: a creature proficient with thieves' tools can pick this lock with a successful DC 15 Dexterity check.
BR49 Tools: A tool helps you to do something you couldn’t otherwise do, such as craft or repair an item, forge a document, or pick a lock.
Q193: Action Surge:
On your turn, you can take one additional action on top of your regular action and a possible bonus action.
A193: You could if you had an additional 9th level spell slot, but doing so would end the first Gate spell because you lose concentration on a spell if you cast another spell that requires concentration. (Basic rules pg. 80)
R193: The wizard would typically only have one level 9 spell slot, so you'd have to get around that limitation.
R193: You can't cast gate twice under normal circumstances because you only possess 1 9th level spell slot.
Further, we do not yet have the final rules on multi-classing, and cannot be sure how interactions such as Action Surge and spellcasting will be handled.
AaronOfBarbaria wrote:
kaiserdomini wrote:
Plaguescarred wrote:
GlimFolkor1234 wrote:
Search did not seem to work, sorry if it has been asked.
Q 194: Do you need shield profiency to cast spells while holding a shield. It is not armor but is listed on the same table (pg 44).
edit: added question number
GeneticDrift wrote:
GeneticDrift wrote:
Plaguescarred wrote:
I tried reading the whole thread looking for these, but I fell asleep. so:
Q195. If someone drops to 0 hit points, then fails a death save, then is healed or stabilized, then drops below 0 agian, does the death save count restart or does it continue at the number it was previously at?
Q196. What happens to someone wearing chian mail or plate armor if they dont meet the strength requirements? Can you refrence page number please?
A195. The number of both is reset to zero when you regain any hit points or become stable. (Basic rules pg. 76)
A196. Heavier armor interferes with the wearer’s ability to move quickly, stealthily, and freely. If the Armor table shows “Str 13” or “Str 15” in the Strength column for an armor type, the armor reduces the wearer’s speed by 10 feet unless the wearer has a Strength score equal to or higher than the listed score. (Basic rules pg. 43)
GeneticDrift wrote:
Q197, Thaumaturgy, one of the features of this cantrip is: Your voice booms up to three times as loud as normal for 1 minute. a normal human voice can reach into the upper 80's in decibels when yelling that means this spell is producing over 260 decibels, but the pain treshold is 140 decibels and hearing damage occurs at even lower decibels? so this spell should be resulting in deathness and real damage? even normal voice levels x 3 is way past 140 decibels
A197: I don't think so. If the cantrip was meant to deal damage to the caster or nearby listeners, it would say so.
R#197: Decibels are a logarithmic scale. "Three times as loud" doesn't mean three times the decibels, it means about 5 decibels louder (strictly, 4.771 decibels).
celtwarrior wrote:
R197: To sound three times as loud, it would need to be around 16 dB louder, taking around 38 times as much power.
The 4.771 dB posted above is correct for three times as much power.
Overpromises wrote:
Chimerasame wrote:
Plaguescarred wrote:
lawrencehoy wrote:
q198: Does lack of proficiency in a skill/tool require ability checks made at disadvantage (ontop of losing your prof. bonus)?
I remember this from an earlier playtest, or perhaps a house rule from my group just assumed to be in text, but can't find such a statement declared in the Basics.
Thanks.
A198: No, it simply means the check doesn't benefit from your proficiency bonus. Disadvantage his when using weapons or armor you are not proficient with.
Daxarth wrote:
R191: Opps you're right Sean thanks for bringing it up. After looking over again I retract my original answer. it says tools helps you to do something you couldn’t otherwise do;
BR49 Tools: A tool helps you to do something you couldn’t otherwise do, such as craft or repair an item, forge a document, or pick a lock.
Q:199 Under adventuring gear it lists the weight of rations (1 day) as 2 lbs., but under "Food and Water" it says a character needs one pound of food a day. So is the weight wrong or is there another reason for this difference?
(Question re-numbered for convenience, please make sure to preface your question with a #)
A199: I can't think of any reason for the weight vs day quantity discrepency.
Q200: Can a multiclass Wizard 1/Cleric 19 cast 9ᵗʰ level wizard spells?
I understand that the multiclass rules have not yet been released, however it is still a simple question and I still seek a simple answer. Thank you.
A200: Not according to the D&D Next Multiclass rules we have if we can exprolate from them, as you determine what spells you know and can prepare for each class individually and a 1st level wizard cannot prepare 9th level spells.
Overpromises wrote:
will resistance be a set number, or is it based on something like level, or proficiencies?
RalenBek wrote:
Speaking of resistance...
Q 202: Is a rogue's Sneak Attack damage reduced when hitting a target with resistance to the damage type of the rogue's weapon (e.g. rogue Sneak Attacks a grick with a non-magic dagger)?
Q 203: Also, is a rogue's Sneak Attack damage multiplied when hitting a target with vulnerability to the damage type of the rogue's weapon (e.g. rogue Sneak Attacks a skeleton with a thrown light-hammer)?
EDIT: Also, sorry if this has been asked/answered in this thread already. I did a quick scan and didn't see any mention, but I may have missed something.
AaronOfBarbaria wrote:
A202: I am going with an answer of yes, because the damage added by sneak attack is not of a specified type, and all damage has a type so the sneak attack damage must get its type from somewhere (logically, the attack to which it is being added).
A203: Yes, for the same reasons listed above.
An example to show my train of thought:
A sneak attack at 1st level with a short sword would deal 2d6 piercing damage (1d6 for the short sword, 1d6 for sneak attack). It would not be doing 1d6 piercing damage (from the sword) and also 1d6 damage of no type at all (from sneak attack).
SeanCaruso wrote:
R191: Yeah i think you're right lawrencehoy thanks for the correction. Upon further review, It seems like you need thieve's tools to pick lock but not necessarily be proficient with them except when specifically noted otherwise, which the lock and manacle items in the equipment do.
lawrencehoy wrote:
R191: Yeah as written it would need thieve's tools to pick the manacle and lock from the equipment list, but the DM could always decide that they can still be pickable with a higher DC without thieve's tool proficiency if he want, thought that'd be a houserule.
Polaris wrote:
Q 204:
Why do the Goblins in Lost Mines have a bonus to damage?
Their Melee Weapon Attack (Scimitar) does 1d6+2 but they have an 8 Strength.
Thanks
maceo00 wrote:
Aldente wrote:
SeanCaruso wrote:
abanathie wrote:
lawrencehoy wrote:
abanathie wrote:
Plaguescarred wrote:
I stand by my previous simple answer 
In that case, could you outline your reasoning using your extrapolation of "outdated" rules? Is it based on RAW or RAI?
abanathie wrote:
Plaguescarred wrote:
Someone wanted a simple answer based on yet unplublished rules and i know its how i would rule it
(May i suggest starting another thread to continue the debate more in lenght as its no longer a smple Q&A.)
Daedalus1969 wrote:
The Basic Rules do not seem to indicate that a wizard adds his Intelligence modifier to spellcasting damage. For example, shocking grasp is 1d8 lightning damage for wizards 1st through 4th levels, no matter their intelligence.
Is that correct? I just want to be certain.
Greyson wrote:
Hi!
I have a lev 7/5 Sorcerer/MOTAO.
I have the feat empower spell and im able to cast lev 6 spells.
If i was to take the feat Arcane thesis (on my orb of force), could i use Empower spell twice on it?
Orb of Force lev 4 -> Empower spell +1(-1 from arcane thesis) -> Empower spell +1(-1 from arcane thesis)= Lev 6?
Q208 Does a bonus action emulate another action type? Specifcally would using your bonus action to make an attack with a weapon in the off-hand(Two-Weapon Fighting BR74) benifit from the Extra Attack class feature that fighters and other have?
I know how I'd rule it, but what to know what the comunity thinks.
A208: No the additional attack fromtwo-weapon fightng doesn't use the Attack action so it cannot benefit from Extra Attacks. Plus you can only take 1 bonus/turn so you wouldn't be able to if it did anyway.
Fiel wrote:
Q209: Are spellcasting foci class features or can anyone use them to cast their respective spells (i.e. Holy Symbol for cleric spells, Arcane Focus for wizards spells, etc.). As an example, a High Elf Fighter can get a wizard cantrip with material components, do they need a component pouch, or can they use an arcane focus?
(Question re-numbered for convenience, please make sure to preface your question with a #)
A209: Spellcasting focus are part of the Spellcasting feature, which enables you to use them for your spells. Since a high elf doesn't have the Spellcasting feature, he thus has no way to use a spellcasting focus with his spell.
BR22 Spellcasting Focus: You can use a holy symbol (found in chapter 5) as a spellcasting focus for your cleric spells.
BR30 Spellcasting Focus: You can use an arcane focus (found in chapter 5) as a spellcasting focus for your wizard spells.
A209 If you look through the wizard cantrips in the Basic PDF, the ones that High Elves might take, you will find that none of their material components are consumed. So the elf can simply keep a piece of the component (a piece of moss, a piece of fleece, or whatever) in his belt pouch or on a string round his neck and not worry about needing a magic focus.
I make a houserule that, when a High Elf chooses his cantrip, he gets the material component added to his inventory for free.
Q210 Can a Quarterstaff be used as an arcane focus?
TDarien wrote:
Plaguescarred wrote:
R208: The Attack Action is not any action used to attack it is a specific action you can spend your character's Action on. An attack granted by a Bonus Action is a Bonus Action, not an Attack Action (unless of course the Bonus Action taken actually says "Take an additional Attack Action on your turn as a Bonus Action").
Similarly, an opportunity attack is a Reaction - never an Attack Action.
It's the type of action used, not what the action is used for, that matters.
AaronOfBarbaria wrote:
Q211: Suppose I have two attacks and I attack a surprised creature. After my first attack, does the creature still count as surprised?
Yuukale_Narmo wrote:
Overpromises wrote:
2Chlorobutanal wrote:
Q212:
Wanted to ask if i interpret this correctly.
For the wizard choosing school of evocation the wizard gets the sculpt feat.
The way i read it is that he can always or as long as he can see them remove his party from harm of these spells.
No party member is ever going to take damage from a fireball or lightning bolt again.
I find this extremely powerful and a little boring.
A212: You didn't interpret it correctly, it's not boring at all to not have to go 'oh, the party got in the way... guess I'd better not use my spells."
More serious answer (because I am not at all joking in the above): Yes, sculpt spells is always active, though keep in mind that for large enough parties you might not be able to exclude everyone because there is a limit based on the level of the spell.
sondela01 wrote:
Q213: I guess this is a tie-in to the question about having a Spellcasting Focus that someone asked before: if I make a High Elf Warlock, can I use a Warlock spellcasting focus (if there is such a thing) with the 1 Wizard Cantrip I can pick as a High Elf?
Q214: What are the benefits of using a focus? From the Basic Rules PDF, all it does it let you add your proficiency bonus to your attack rolls. Are there any other reasons to bother with a spellcasting focus?
A#213: It's simpler just to keep the material component for your cantrip handy, then you don't need a focus for it.
A#214: You get the proficiency bonus whether you use a focus or not. All a focus does, is allow you to ignore material components for certain spells (p79 of the Basic PDF).
A213: I 'd say no, if it has any i assume it it will say you can use it as a spellcasting focus for your warlock spell like other Spellcasting Focus;
BR22 Spellcasting Focus: You can use a holy symbol (found in chapter 5) as a spellcasting focus for your cleric spells.
BR30 Spellcasting Focus: You can use an arcane focus (found in chapter 5) as a spellcasting focus for your wizard spells.
Q215: Does cantrip damage increase with character level (instead of class level or spellcaster level as used for spell slots in the multiclass section)?
From the RAW it seems to be character level, but I want to be sure I didn't skip something ;).
Proletheus wrote:
Q216: Healing- on page 67 of the basic rules, it says under the heading of 'Long Rest', 1st sentence of the 2nd paragraph: "At the end of a long rest, a character regains all lost hit points." Wait, what?! So I sleep 2 hours and get *ALL* my HP back? I am down with the sidebar box on page 75 under 'Describing the Effects of Damage' where it says "When you drop below half your hit point maximum, you show signs of wear, such as cuts bruises", but even with that, I find that hard to believe even from a story standpoint. Am I reading that correctly?
Scenario- Bill the 5th level fighter has been in a huge battle and usually has 40 hit points. Through the course of the battle he has been whittled down to 6 HP. According to the sidebar, should the DM choose that, Bill is looking pretty rough and is likely bleeding from several wounds, ranging from minor to "Ouch, that is going to need some stitches probably" level. Suddenly Bill is confronted by the Orc cheif, who promptly stabs Bill with his spear for 5 HP, actually inserting the spear into Bill's torso for a real life-threatening wound. Bill's player, being a really good role-player, has Bill fall to the ground and the tides of battle sweep the orc cheif away and the battle ends. Bill gets up, limps to a tent and sleeps for two hours and wakes up good as new... by that rule... so... am I reading that right or wrong?
Yes I know, House Rules, etc, etc. Is that how it would play in the new Adventerer's League?
Thanks! I missed all the playtesting, etc, and might know the answer to it if I were around for it but honestly I was so turned off by 4e that I didn't even know there was an new edition coming out until a few days ago so I'm checking it out... hopefully coming home after a long time away.
GreyknightVII wrote:
Q217: Is it true that undead are not automatically vulnerable to Radiant damage?
I was flipping through the booklet in the Starter Set, specifically the monsters, and noticed that neither the Zombie nor the Skeleton have listed vulnerabilities of Radiant. I flipped to the beginning of the monsters section to see if it might be listed as a general undead trait, but didn't see it. Am I missing something somewhere, or in 5e are undead not generally vulnerable to radiant damage? (I suspect even if not all are, some will be, like possibly a vampire.)
aljergensen wrote:
A217: Yes undeads have no vulnerability to radiant damage unless noted otherwise.
JRutterbush wrote:
Undrhil wrote:
Plaguescarred wrote:
Q219: Can I move my speed, 30 ft. for example, then take Dash action and move another 30 ft.?
A219: Yes, that is exactly what the Dash action is for.
Undrhil wrote:
Undrhil wrote:
Q218: If I am a Halfling and I use the halfling trait to make a hide check from behind an ally in combat, would a monster get to roll a Perception check to see if it notices me or would they just use their passive perception score against my hide score?
A218: Passive Perception vs. Dexterity (Stealth) is used to determine whether or not the halfling successfully hides on his turn. Perception can be used discern his location on subsequent turns, which costs an action.
Q220: At 10th level, monks get immunity to disease. The 6th level Necromancy spell Harm has never seemed like a disease-related spell in the past, just straight necrotic damage. However, the first sentence of the spell write-up says "You unleash a virulent disease on a creature that you can see within range." Does this mean that 10th level monks (and others who gain disease immunity) are immune to the Harm spell?
R220: I vote that yes, immune to disease includes the Harm spell if the Harm spell says it unleashes a virulent disease.
I’m surprised that the disease immunity doesn’t seem to say that it only protects from nonmagical diseases.
@allmyownbattles wrote:
JoeyLast wrote:
Q222: Do Monk Martial Arts attacks count as finesse?
In particular, the "Defensive Duelist" feat lets a character add their proficiency bonus to their AC as a reaction if they are wielding a finesse weapon. Martial Arts allows a character to use dexterity for their attack and damage rolls, but does not use the specific word “finesse” as far as I can see.
Q223: Do Darts count as Monk weapons?
Monks are proficient in all simple weapons, but Monk martial arts weapons are described as “short-swords and any simple melee weapons that don't have the two-handed or heavy property.” Darts are listed as “simple ranged weapons” in the equipment section, separate from SMW's, but the default monk starting equipment includes 10 darts so I am confused.
Q224: Do versatile weapons still count as Monk martial arts weapons when wielded with two hands?
Martial arts, as mentioned above, precludes weapons with the two-handed property, but could I, for example, smack an orc with a quarterstaff for 1d8+dex damage and then use martial arts to kick him in the... shins for another 1d4+dex?
(Bonus question: can you tell what my favorite class is? 
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Jordan175 wrote:
E-Tallitnics wrote:
Q223 Do you learn new skills or proficiencys when multiclasing, according to the players's handbook?
I know that not everyone is in posetion of a Player's Handbook. Like me, I dont have it so I wish to know how this came up in the final mechanics...
Alpizarai wrote:
Q 226, just got my book and was looking at monster blocks. What does "Hit:2" in this mean, "Club. Melee Weapon Attack: +2 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 2 (1d4) bludgeoning damage."
Jordan175 wrote:
Vildamar wrote:
Does armor impede spellcasting?
GreenKnight wrote:
Q230
Under bardic college of valor, the combat inspiriation says a creature can add the inspiriation die to a weapon damage roll it just made. Is this doubled if the attack was a critical hit?
Two quick questions about the spell HEX:
1) "Choose one ability when you cast the spell. The target has disadvantage on ability checks with the chosen ability."
My first thought was, wow, I can choose strength and give an enemy disadvantage on Strength attack rolls! But after thinking that might be too good to be true, I thought, oh, maybe it's just good for non-attacks, like saving throws. So I read up and it seems like this is only useful in the very situational instances where the target is rolling basic Ability Checks or Skill checks, and not attacks or saving throws. Like maybe when you're being chased up a mountain and they have to avoid falling rocks with an athletics check or something. Are all of you interpreting this the same way? When do you imagine this part of the spell coming into play most often/usefully?
2) "If the target drops to 0 HP before the spell ends, you can use a bonus action on a subsequent turn of yours to curse a new creature."
Surprisingly, there isn't a limit describing how long after the target drops this "subsequent" turn can be. The next turn? The same encounter? Anytime before the 1/8/24 hours is up, even if you're in a different building?
Q#231 - Hill Dwarf toughness:
"Your hit point maximum increases by 1, and it increases by 1 every time you gain a level."
HOW exactly does this work?
(ThankYou in advance, I tried searching but ... rolled a 1 )
Madwolf wrote:
Madwolf wrote:
alienux wrote:
Fallen_Star_02 wrote:
dustinx wrote:
Jordan175 wrote:
Q232: Druids' wild shape ability mentions stats, saves and hit points specifically, but does not say anything about attack powers. So, stupid question, but if I transform into a bear can I bite and claw?
Saxonius wrote:
Q233: In the 5E PH, page 299, fifth and third from the bottom... Both Surtur and Thrym state that they are gods of the fire giants. But Thrym also has cold, which makes me think it may have meant to say "ice giants" for that entry. On the other hand, I know little of actual Norse mythology. Is it accurate or an erratum?
QuestorTelloc wrote:
Q 18:
Hello, I'm new to d&d and i bought d&d 5th edition. I read the starter rule box but I'm still confused. Can some1 plz help me? Here is a very noobie question;
Let's say a fighter with +3 ability modifier wants to atck to a moster. Fighter has a 1d6 handaxe. And have a weapon proficiency +1. And lets say the monster hp is 10 and armor is 9
Now what do we do? We first roll d20 ı get it. But then what? Will we roll an other dice other than d20? like d6? Can some one plz explain to me step by step with calculatios? And give me an example? plz give an example where d20 comes 7 and another one with critical hit which means 20. Thanks.
(Question Renumbered as #234)
A234: The fighter would make an attack roll using its d20 + attack modifier so 1d20+4 (+3 STR +1 PROF) and compared it to the target's AC.
If the attack hit, the fighter would a damage roll using its weapon dice + damage modifier so 1d6 +3 (+3 STR) and tell the total to the DM who would substract it from the target\s HP.
PS Proficiency bonus starts at +2 for all characters and only goes up.
GrumpyHippo wrote:
mellored wrote:
Q235: Is there any way for an Eldritch Knight Fighter with the War Caster feat to cast spells requiring material components while wielding a weapon and shield?
Q:236 I have not yet gotten my PHB and AFAIK the Hoard of the Dragon Queen hasn't been released yet (though the supplement pdf is downloadable):
a- Is it known yet how attunement works?
b- Hoard supplement says "For the rules governing magic item use, such as rarity and attunement, see the Dungeon Master’s D&D basic rules, which are available at DungeonsandDragons.com in mid-August." Does this refer to PHB or DMG which is coming later than August. Do we have to wait to find out how attunement works for magic items found in Hoard? (Edit: Or does this mean there'll be another free pdf download called DM Basic Rules in the next week or so?)
(edited Q#)
Follow-up for Q215 and A215: Now that the PHB is out (in some places, sorry), I have seen nothing which states that the level at which Cantrips increase in damage is tied to either the character level *or* the class level. You can assume it's the class level, but I would rather have a developer's insight into this. Also, multiclassing gives no additional rules on cantrips. So, do cantrips increase by character level or class level?
Overpromises wrote:
Undrhil wrote:
Overpromises wrote:
E-Tallitnics wrote:
E-Tallitnics wrote:
mrpopstar wrote:
E-Tallitnics wrote:
E-Tallitnics wrote:
Q237. In Combat, what would give advantage?
Addendum: As a DM would you give advantage to a rogue using a ranged weapon, when his target is engaged with another player?
Vlandis wrote:
I really hope this is a typo in the PHB...
Q238: If I am attacking with a finesse weapon, such as a dagger, the rules for Attack and Damage under the Dex stat has this to say: "You can also add your Dexterity modifier to your attack roll and your damage roll when attacking with a melee weapon with the finesse property, such as a dagger or a rapier." So, does this mean that I use my Strength modifier as normal (since I am "attacking with a melee weapon", as per 'Attack Rolls and Damage' under the Strength heading of this same Chapter) and can also add my Dexterity modifier to my attack roll and damage roll, if I am using a finesse melee weapon? For reference, the Attack Roll and Damage entry is PHB, pg 177 for Dexterity and PHB, ph 176 for Strength.
Again, I hope this is a typo or something. Maybe they meant to have "can use instead of Strength"?
mrpopstar wrote:
Undrhil wrote:
Undrhil wrote:
Undrhil wrote:
Q239 - How does a rangers extra attack work with the ranger multiattack feature at level 11?
Would you get 2 volleys? 1 volley + 1 extra shot? Or does volley not work with extra attack?
E-Tallitnics wrote:
mrpopstar wrote:
Undrhil wrote:
mrpopstar wrote:
Undrhil wrote:
R237: I made a list of all the basic rules granting advantage. Presumably there will be at least a few others in the Player’s Handbook which are not listed there.
http://community.wizards.com/comment/50966066#comment-50966066
Q240: From the Basic Rules it seems obvious that certain backgrounds lend themselves to certain character classes (criminal - rogue, sage - wizard). Others, such as the soldier background seem like they could easily apply to multiple class types. Is there any restriction on which background a PC of a particular class can take?
Thanks!
Draykov wrote:
Question: Is it possible to make a character fully bassed on "pets" such as Pathfinder's summoner?
Overpromises wrote:
Aldath wrote:
Q242: For a wizard - does a crystal spell focus have to be held in the palm of your hand at all times to be used; or can it be worn around the neck or head, like a necklace or diadem, and be touched to activate? Please and thank you!
junglepat wrote:
mrpopstar wrote:
junglepat wrote:
VerysArkon wrote:
Undrhil wrote:
lawrencehoy wrote:
Q243 2 part question. Under Mounted combat in the rules pg 198 it states that mounts have 3 actions. Can the mount use a Dash action and have the rider still attack as the action used was that of the mount not that of the rider. Or does the use of the dash action count as the riders action. 2nd Part is if the mount uses disengage action does the rider provoke an attack of opportunity for leaving threatened zone if he doesn't take a disengae action?
lawrencehoy wrote:
Q244
Tried using the search function but all I'm getting is MtG results 
so here goes. When casting dispel magic/counterspell to target a spell of level higher than 3rd the caster makes an ability check against the DC of 10 + level of target spell. Am I understanding correctly that the proficiency bonus is not added to that roll?
Q245: Are skills like Deception, Intimidate and Persuassion supposed to be contests? What are they opposed against? Or, are they supposed to be against a static DC set by the DM?
A244: Correct, no proficiency is used, i.e you use your Intelligence whenever a spell refers to your spellcasting ability (Basic rules pg. 30)
A245: Up to DM, they may be made against a set DC or contested against another ability check such as Wisdom (Insight) or Charisma (Intimidate) check for exemple.
A245
I'd say Deception is opposed by Insight checks but the other two are rolled against a DC.
Looking back at Q238
How exactly does it work?
Option 1:
'You can attack twice instead of once whenever you take an attack action' + 'Make an attack against any number of creatures within 5/10 ft of a point you can see/of you' = 2 attacks against each qualifying target
Option 2:
1 attack each against qualifying targets + 1 additional attack against any other target
Option 3:
Just one attack each against qualifying targets + no more extra attacks
I'd like to extrapolate on that question a bit more: how does Multiattack interact with Horde Breaker AND Extra Attack?
Option 1: 2 per target (MA + EA) +2 (HB + EA)
Option 2: 2 per target (MA + EA) +1 (HB)
Option 3: 1 per target (MA) + 1 (EA) + 1 (HB)
Option 4: 1 per target (MA) + 1 (HB)
Option 5: just 1 per target (MA)
238:
I have been thinking since I posed the question.
My GUESS is this:
If you have Horde Breaker and Multiattack (either option).... you would attack every mob in the area twice. Then horde breaker has a limit of once per turn, so you could execute that against any qualified target.
Thats two "area" attacks + 1 single.
Here is some reasoning:
It says, "you can use your action to make a melee attack against any number..."
Extra attack is simply that again. "Twice instead of once".
Volley and Whirlwind attack expand your targets on an attack. Then extra attack allows you to attack twice.
I back this up with the last sentence of multiattack: with a seperate roll for each target.
Just like a spell has X targets... this single attack has an area of targets with seperate rolls. Extra attack allows you to attack twice, instead of once.
Thats how I would rule it. But I wanted some feedback.
Q246: How would you calculate the AC of a Monk under the benefit of a Mage Armor spell?
Theridion1 wrote:
TDarien wrote:
Q247: In Appendix B of the new Player's Handbook, there is a "Death" domain listed for some deities, but no details of the death domain are listed in the section on clerics. Will they be forthcoming, or is that left to the DM to create?
A247: Death domain has been said to be found in the upcoming Dungeon Master's Guide.
A246: Since Unarmed Defense and Mage Armor both provide different AC calculation method as opposed to being a bonus, you select one of them to determine the AC value.
R244: That is correct; no proficiency bonus is added to the dispel magic ability check.
I think that a School of Abjuration Wizard (Abjurer?) eventually gets Improved Abjuration, allowing them to add their proficiency bonus to these abjuration spell ability checks.
Q248:
Thunderwave - Can it be used as centered on the caster pushing enemies away in all directions?
There are some who say "Yes" because the wording in the spell is a little quirky. I, however, say no because it is a cube spell, not a sphere centered on the caster, therefore it must be placed adjacent to the caster not around the caster because of the way the cube effect is described.
Here are the passages in question:
Thunderwave - "A wave of thunderous force sweeps out from you." Wording might seem to imply "in all directions".
Cube - You select a cube’s point of origin, which lies anywhere on a face of the cubic effect. The cube’s size is expressed as the length of each side. A cube’s point of origin is not included in the cube’s area of effect, unless you decide otherwise.
Now, to me, if the caster were to include himself inside the Thunderwave (as in the center), he would also be subject to the damage and knock back effect, like putting one's self at the center of a fireball. It would not be that it pushed all creatures around the caster away in all directions. To me, that would be described as a sphere spell, not a cube.
Am I crazy?
You set yourself on a FACE of the cube.
i.e. edge of the cube.
Q249: Why do rogues get proficiency with longswords if they can't use them to sneak attack?
Q250: In the basic rules, it says sneak attack must use a finesse or ranged weapon, while on the Rogue pregen character sheet for the starter set, it just says the attack must be a dexterity based attack. Which is the correct ruling?
El_Karlos wrote:
A250: It used an outdated wording that was change during final development. Most up to date wording is in the Basic rules.
BR27 Sneak Attack: Beginning at 1st level, you know how to strike subtly and exploit a foe’s distraction. Once per turn, you can deal an extra 1d6 damage to one creature you hit with an attack if you have advantage on the attack roll. The attack must use a finesse or a ranged weapon. You don’t need advantage on the attack roll if another enemy of the target is within 5 feet of it, that enemy isn’t incapacitated, and you don’t have disadvantage on the attack roll. The amount of the extra damage increases as you gain levels in this class, as shown in the Sneak Attack column of the Rogue table.
Q251: It's come up a couple of times in this thread that a cleric can turn their shield into a spell casting focus, using it in place of somatic and material components - where is this laid out (i.e. is it in basic, what page, etc)? How much does this kind of shield/focus cost?
And how does this interact with a melee spell attack (e.g. inflict wounds)? Can you deliver the attack with a weapon in this case, or do you just try to hit the enemy with your shield/focus?
Thanks!
TDarien wrote:
downlobot wrote:
Q252 When I multiclass do I gain the saving throw proficiencies of my second class?
I would think so but there is nothing explicit in the multiclass ruless I can find.
Q253:
Some warlock invocations have level prerequisites. Do these need to be warlock levels or total character levels to take the invocation?
Saintdave wrote:
2Chlorobutanal wrote:
2Chlorobutanal wrote:
Q254: Does the PHB section on skill use cover which skills to use for PCs to know something about each type of monster, monstrosity, elemental, undead, etc. And does it tell you how to know how much to tell them?
Q255: If I make two attacks with the Lightning Arrow spell active, do I get the 4d8 damage twice or does the spell end once I make my first attack?
R251: The rules that allow a holy symbol held in hand to be used as a spellcasting focus - which using a spellcasting focus replaces the need for any material components without a specific cost mentioned, and has the benefit of the hand that manipulates your spellcasting focus can count as the free hand for doing somatic components - are the exact same sentence as the rules that state a holy symbol "beared on a shield" can be used as a spellcasting focus.
No developer clarification is actually needed, there are just some folks that refuse to acknowledge that singular sentence treats holy symbols held in hand, worn visible, or bore on a shield as equal in regards to what you can do with them (specifically, use them as a spellcasting focus and all that entails) - for no reason I can discern.
A254: Monster knowledge is not specifically addressed by the rules in the PHB.
Yuukale_Narmo wrote:
Undrhil wrote:
No response yet, so reposting with optimism:
Q:236 I have not yet gotten my PHB and AFAIK the Hoard of the Dragon Queen hasn't been released yet (though the supplement pdf is downloadable):
a- Is it known yet how attunement works?
b- Hoard supplement says "For the rules governing magic item use, such as rarity and attunement, see the Dungeon Master’s D&D basic rules, which are available at DungeonsandDragons.com in mid-August." Does this refer to PHB or DMG which is coming later than August. Do we have to wait to find out how attunement works for magic items found in Hoard? (Edit: Or does this mean there'll be another free pdf download called DM Basic Rules in the next week or so?)
Boltahm wrote:
Q:237 Do you get additional save's when Multiclassing?
R251.
@Aaronofbarbaria @Undrhil It's an opinion on both sides. There are many supporters of each interpretation from what I've seen. Everyone's opinion is biased. I think I have provided the stronger argument, as nothing about putting a holy symbol on a shield grants the character a free hand, which is the restriction on spellcasting when spells have a somatic or material component. Assuming that a holy symbol on a shield somehow makes the whole shield count as a spellcasting focus and thus makes a shield into a "free hand" is a bit of a stretch.
Some considerations:
If a shield were intended to count as a holy symbol for a Cleric, why didn't clerics get a rule saying "you may use a shield or a holy symbol as a spellcasting focus"?
If it's possible to slap a holy symbol on your shield and thus turn your shield hand into a "free hand" for doing things like casting spells, what's the point of half of the War Caster feat?
From a "realistic" point of view:
Casting a spell requires a free hand for somatic components: you must wiggle it around or throw up some signs.
Casting a spell also requires a free hand for manipulating material components: you must touch, grab, throw, wave, brandish, flourish, arrange, pinch, etc.
A special rule says that the same free hand can be used for both.
How are you going to touch, arrange, pinch, wave, brandish, etc., your holy symbol when you have a mace in one hand and your other hand is grasping the handle of a shield? How are you going to make gestures or signs with your hand which is currently grasping a mace or a shield handle? A hand holding a shield handle is not "free."
On the flip side, imagine that you are holding a cross emblem instead. It weighs significantly less (as per the basic rules equipment chapter), it's not strapped to you arm (requiring a full-blown action to don or doff, like a shield). Does it not seem much more intuitive that you are able to make all sorts of funky gestures with that 0-2 lb. cross as opposed to the 6 lb., bulky, shield which is literally strapped to your forearm?
I believe this is the basis of why a "shield" item, which costs 10 gold and weighs 6 lbs and takes a full action to ready or stow, is different than a "holy symbol" item, which costs 5 gold, weighs 0 to 2 lbs, and can be drawn or stowed for free during any other action or movement.
Q256: Is there any penalty to ranged attacks in dim light / lightly obscured visibility conditions?
A256: No you have disadvantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight.
BR65 Vision and Light: In a lightly obscured area, such as dim light, patchy fog, or moderate foliage, creatures have disadvantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight.
Q257: Spellsniper (feat) + Eldricht Spear (Invocation). Do these effects work together for the range of the spell Eldricht Blast?
Option A: Spellsniper doubles the range, but Eldricht spear sets the range at 300ft.
Option B: Eldricht Spear sets the range at 300ft, Spellsniper doubles it.
The wording has both happening as it's cast. Eldricht spear is specific for the blast, and the feat is more general in affecting all ranged atk roll spells.
Thanks.
Q258 If I use the Shillelagh spell on a quarterstaff and use it two handed does it deal d10 damage?
Q259: Presuming I want to both move and act, but only after a certain condition is met. Is there any way to do this other than simply relegating it to my turn on the next combat round?
- Ready seems to only be capable of readying an action. I can move and ready an action, but I can't ready a (move and action).
- Delay seems to not exist.
What options are there? Is there something I'm missing?
(As an example, perhaps I'm a melee rogue and there's no chance of hiding / no features in the room to utilize. I win initiative, but I want to wait for an enemy to be in melee range with an ally before I close and strike, such that I can get sneak attack, albeit not advantage.)
Chimerasame wrote:
Spells Not In Sync or Named incorrectly?
PHB - page 209 - Paladin 5th level spell - Destructive Smite. Is this actually Destructive Wave?
PHB - page 211 - Wizard 8th level spell - Trap the Soul. Nowhere mentioned. Is it possibly subsumed into the 9th level Imprisonment Spell as a Minimus Containment?
RyndarLocke wrote:
Q253:
Some warlock invocations have level prerequisites. Do these need to be warlock levels or total character levels to take the invocation?
Q260: i just got my PH book today and just started skimming through it, haven't really read everything only what the warlock which i was most excited to take a look at.... anyways, what my question is... can a spell still do multiple damage types (Ex: a spell that does Cold and Necrotic Damage) or is that obsolete in 5e? and also... what's everyone's take on the 3 pacts... i was leaning towards Tome, although Chain seems interesting, but underwhelming, and Blade is nice, idk why some people were complaining.
daspian wrote:
A260: Two we can think of and there maybe others are Destructive Wave - 5d6 thunder damge and 5d6 radiant or nectrotic (player choice) and Meteor Storm 20d6 bludgeoning and 20d6 fire damage.
mrsrockguru wrote:
A261: Its 5d6 thunder + 5d6 radiant or necrotic (ie, 10d6 damage)
RyndarLocke wrote:
Q262 - Can you train new proficiencies using downtime the same way you train languages and tool kit proficiencies? Or is there another way to gain proficiencies after creation?
TsuruchiKaya wrote:
Q263 Wildshape and racial traits
(I do not curently have access to the PHB - will be getting it very soon - so my knowledge is based on playtsting rules and my scan of the quick start rules.)
When a druid takes a wildshape form, they lose their 'game statistics' and take on the beast's. What exactly does this cover?
Specifically, do they lose their racial abilities - ones that could potentially still be used - such as reroll 1s and advantage vs fear for a halfling, and subrace traits hide behind creatures or resistance to poison? What about the elf trait mask of the wild?
I know most racial abilities cannot be used or are irrelevant in wildshape, but the above listed abilites seem plausible to retain.
Lady_Rassilon wrote:
Q264: How is challenge rating (CR) calculated?
A264: Guidelines for how to calculate CR hasn't been released yet.
2Chlorobutanal wrote:
Thanks for the quick response to my previous question guys! Sorry if this has been asked before:
Q265: Basic rules say that you can split up your movement before and after your action, e.g. move 20ft, attack, move 10ft. How does this interact with extra attacks and actions granted by class features?
Such as: Could a lvl 5 Fighter with Extra Attack move between the two attacks he gets his turn? Could he move between Action Surges?
Could a character with Two-Weapon Fighting make an attack action, move, then use his bonus action to off-hand attack a different target?
Can a Monk attack, move, then use Flurry of Blows as a bonus action? Could he move between the two Flurry of Blows attacks?
Thanks
El_Karlos wrote:
2Chlorobutanal wrote:
mellored wrote:
Q266 - posted this as a separate topic but it might be more suited to ask here.
Can you take a bonus action in the middle of an attack action? And more specifically, can you use the shield master feat before you make your first attack. (Feat says that if you take attack action you can also take a bonus action to shove someone next to you with your shield.)
I.e.
Chose the attack action
Use the bonus action granted by the feat
Make my normal attack
Donkenizer wrote:
Q267) I am a bit confused about what spells Wizards of particular arcane schools can learn. When they go up a level do they pick from any Wizard spells but nothing else? Or could my Wizard Transmuter also choose from any 'transmutation' spell even if it was only in a different list e.g the Druid list? How about if my Wizard Transmuter met a Druid who offered to teach him such a Druid transmutation spell? Finally, I presume my Wizard Transmuter is able to keep picking from the full Wizard list, but that it is just preferred that he starts to choose transmutation spells to stay in theme? Thanks for any help.
Q258
Can one switch weapons for free? Ex: fighter has longsword drawn, but switches to longbow and makes a ranged attack on his turn.
Q259
Can a spell caster with 4 level 1 spell slots and 2 level 2 slots prepare for the day 5 level 1 spells?
Q260 would flanking an enemy give either advantage to attackers or disadvantage to the enemy?
Rigol wrote:
TheSpiritOfFire wrote:
TheSpiritOfFire wrote:
TheSpiritOfFire wrote:
TheSpiritOfFire wrote:
Q271
What if Human Fighter takes Martial Adept feat at 1 level and then choose Battlemaster path? Is his first superiority dice still d6?
Q272
How Savage Attacker feat works with Great weapon fighting combat style? Need I roll 2d6 two times then reroll all 1 and 2 and choose either total result?
Q273 Does Eldritch Blast with the Agonizing Blast invocation increase the damage of every bolt? Example at level 5 the spell fires 2 bolts each doing 1d10 damage. Would the damage of each bolt be 1d10 + charisma modifier, even if they all hit the same target?
Q274 Does the Polearm Master feat that grants an extra attack of 1d4 as a bonus action also add the modifier?
I am going to try to answer my own questions but would appreciate some input:
A273 RAW, every bolt gets the charisma modifier.
A274 No mention is made of Two-Weapon Fighting. Therefore, the extra attack gets the full stat modifier to damage.
R273: This is not in dispute for separate targets, but is heavily disputed for a single target.
I agree it is possibly consistent with the Rules as Written.
R274: This seems correct that the bonus action attack would get the normal damage bonus.
A271: You would have one d6 superiority die until you become a Battlemaster, which then you would instead have 4d8 more superiority dice. For simplicity sake, i would probably just let the fighter get 5d8 instead since taking Martial Adept when you already have superiority dice give you one more.
A272: I believe you would be able to reroll all the damage dice and use either total and then reroll 1 & 2's if any.
Q275 (I think). In the basic rules (free), the entry for Hit Points at Higher Levels for Character Classes (cleric for example) says "1d8 (or 5) + your constitution modifier per cleric level after 1st level". I cannot translate this, not sure what it means. It reads like this, to me: "Assuming your consitituion modifier is +2, your hit points at level 5 are 1d8 (or 5) + (2 * 4), where 2 is Con mod, and 4 is "levels after first")". Can anyone clarify?
Q276 Warlock spell slots per level have me baffled. How are the total number of slots available to a Warlock calculated? Am I adding these slots per level as a total #, or is the number listed for each level all the slots I can cast in between short rests? For instance say I am 8th level I only have 2 slots (4th level) to cast in between short rests and that is it?
Q 277: What does "On initiative count 20 (losing initiative ties)..." mean?
kthrose wrote:
downlobot wrote:
Q278: A second level halfling rogue moves 25 feet and attacks a monster. After the attack the rogue can use cunning action to disengaged and move and additional 25 feet without an opportunity attack. Is this legal?
Q278: A second level halfling rogue moves 25 feet and attacks a monster. After the attack the rogue can use cunning action to disengaged and move and additional 25 feet without an opportunity attack. Is this legal?
Q279: Is there an interaction between light and a character's vision? For instance, a Drow character has Darkvision 120' and the human in the party brings a torch (20' bright light and 20' more dim light.), is the Darkvision character rendered lightblind, negating the rest (80') of his darkvision?
LestOR wrote:
BloodyTemplar wrote:
A278: The Disengage action does not include movement, so no, moving your full speed, attacking, then disengaging and moving your full speed again is not legal.
The character could use the Dash action, rather than disengage, in order to make the second 25' move, but would likely provoke an opportunity attack in doing so (depending on where the movement took them).
Q 280: Are the Rogue - Arcane Trickster's spells all considered to be "Prepared"? I can find no mention of how many spells a Rogue can have "prepared".
Q281: If damage reduction reduces damage to 0, are special effects like poisoned still triggered?
Example: The Heavy Armour Master feat (in last playtest packet) allows the creature to subtract its Constitution modifier from slashing, piercing, and bludgeoning damage. My fighter has a Con modifier of +4. If the attack was from a posioned dagger, but does less or equal damage than the CON modifier reducing the damage to 0, is there still a poison saving throw?
neowolph wrote:
A280: The Arcane Trickster Rgue doesn't prepare spells like other spellcasters do and thus all his known spell are always available for him to cast (if he has slots) and never need to prepare any.
A281: Yes Resistance only negate damage.
thorbardin wrote:
Overpromises wrote:
Yes, the latter would be correct
mrpopstar wrote:
I apologize if this is a repeat. I haven't seen it before, and I just noticed it.
Q282: When multiclassing, there is a table of bonuses you get when you take a level of a class that is not your first.
If I do this:
Character Level 1: Fi1 -- I get normal fighter 1 stuff. Undisputed.
Character Level 2: Fi1 Ro1 -- I get the stuff indicated for rogue on aforementioned table, including one skill off the rogue list.
Character Level 3: Fi1 Ro2 -- here is where it gets wonky. I am taking a level in a class that is not my first. Unless I'm missing something, by strict RAW, I should get to dip into the multiclassing table again and get another skill off the rogue list.
The end result is, a Fi1-Ro19 has more Rogue skills than a Ro20.
I'm assuming this is not RAI, but am I reading this right for RAW, or did I miss something that makes this not work?
Chimerasame wrote:
Just starting out with a group of friends and I have a bit of confusion. Any help is great!
Question 1: Will modifiers used on the attack rolls be the same as the modifiers used on tha damage rolls?
Question 2: When told to use a bonus action can this be any action deemed as "extra" or is it a specified action?
Thank you in advance!!!
(Question renumbered for convenience please remember to preface your question with a #)
A283: Yes the ability score modifier is usually the same for attack and damage rolls unless noted otherwise. The total may differ though, since you don't add proficiency bonus to damage rolls.
A284: When you are given the possibility to take a bonus action, you can only take it to do what is stipulated by the game element granting it.
Q285: With regards to multiclassing rules, Ability Score Improvements seem to be based on Class Level and not total Character Level, even though all classes list them at the same intervals (4th, 8th, 12th, 16th, 19th). Based on this, will a multiclassed Fighter3/Rogue3 have had 1 Ability Score Improvement (at the 4th total character level) or none?
sorry if this had been asked before,
Tony
A285: None since Ability Score Improvement is a specific class feature obtained at X level that has no additional rules gouverning it when Multiclassing.
Q286: Are attack bonuses only added to attack roles?
Q287: When a spell causes the caster to take a bonus action, but one isn't listed, where do you get the bonus action from?
A283: Just to clarify, you use the same ability modifier but attack rolls often add your proficiency bonus as well, which damage rolls don't.
BoldItalic wrote:
chiun0792 wrote:
A286: Yes attack bonus only applies to attack rolls.
A287: The spell should tell you what to do with the bonus action granted. What spell are you referring to?
I have a question regarding AC calculation.
The rules state that our base AC is 10 + DX modifier. In my case this would be 10 + 3. However when adding in a chain mail shirt the rules state I'm to add 13 + DX modifier to my base. Is this correct? I'm supposed to add in my modifier twice? Contradicting this are the shield. We just add a +2. There is no mention of a DX modifier. It looks like there is a mistake in rules regarding all armour when it comes to tallying our armour class. 
Plaguescarred wrote:
Plaguescarred wrote:
A287: If a spell has a casting time of 1 bonus action, then it can be casted as a bonus action.
BR79 Bonus Action: A spell cast with a bonus action is especially swift. You must use a bonus action on your turn to cast the spell, provided that you haven’t already taken a bonus action this turn. You can’t cast another spell during the same turn, except for a cantrip with a casting time of 1 action.
chiun0792 wrote:
chiun0792 wrote:
Piloti wrote:
Piloti wrote:
Thank you Sean and DiZdelScar for the clarification.
Underneath a monsters description underneath their actions it'll say something like, SLAM. Melee weapon attack: +3 to hit, reach blah blah blah..
Q289: Am I adding the +3 to hit to the attack roll?
TheCriticalFail wrote:
Plaguescarred wrote:
chiun0792 wrote:
A289: Yes, +3 to hit means you roll 1d20+3 when making this Slam attack.
Plaguescarred wrote:
chiun0792 wrote:
Not edition warring or anything... But wouldn't just giving everyone a minor action every turn, instead of this bonus action nonsense have made things alot easier to explain? I get the "call it a bonus action, so people don't think they have to use it", but I think most players who are putting thought into their character are thinking "what will I be doing with my bonus action?" There are so many different things that can use the bonus action, that it's really hard to create a character without at least glancing across something that mentions a use of the bonus action...
Q290: How many bonus actions does a bonus action get if a bonus action takes a bonus action....
A290: One, you get one bonus action per turn.
Plaguescarred wrote:
TheCriticalFail wrote:
Q291: The rules for casting a spell with a casting time of 1 bonus action says that if you cast this bonus action spell, you cannot cast any other spell unless it's a cantrip with a casting time of 1 action. So, does this mean that if I cast a spell with a casting time of 1 action, that isn't a cantrip, I cannot cast a spell as a bonus action on that same turn? Or, would this only apply if you cast the bonus action spell first?
Is the cleric ability to be resistant to slashing, piercing and bludgeoning a typo? we figured for a high lvl ability it should be all, not all non-magical. Barbarians get that early and so it seems that the clerics version is wrong.
The PHB wording I am asking about.
A291: The entry assumes the spell cast as a bonus action is cast first, being a text updated from the time it was swift. But as worded, it seems to only regulate other spells cast after, not before.
A292: Its not a typo, Avatar of Battle hasn't been granting resistance against bludgeoning, piercing and slashing damage from magical weapons for a portion of the playtest of what i can remember.
A291 - You can cast a bonus action spell + cantrip.
Its pretty straight forward. The timing of both happens on your turn. Theres almost no mechanical advantage that doing one THEN the other that they added that rule to prevent.
No designers said, "casting a spell then a bonus action spell is ok.... but bonus action THEN a spell seems broken... lets write a paragraph preventing that"
Its pretty clear. They dont mind 2 spells per round, as long as one is a cantrip. Two fireballs is prevented this way using metamagic.
The idea was prevent two fireballs on one turn... not just stopping the bonus then regular action version while leaving the reverse order allowed :)
Q293: Where in the rules does it explain that XP rewards for an encounter are split between players? It seems to me that they would be, but I can't find where this is explained.
A293: I couldn't find the info int the Basic DM/Player rules or PHB, but i found it in the Starter Set;
SS15 Rewards: An XP award for the party is divided equally among the characters.
Plaguescarred wrote:
A294: Interpretation 1 is correct as Legendary Action options are never expended.
Q. 295: the muliticlass rules for spells known seem some what strange to me in their wording. If I was a 2nd level druid and a 9th level wizard, I should have a 6th level spell slot. Is there anything stopping me from scribing a 6th level spell in to my spell book or from learning the spell when I level up in to my 9th level of wizard since I would have that level spell slot available?
Q. 296: When a player crafts an item do they sell the item for half price or full market price?
Mewtwo354 wrote:
A297: I can't find anything saying it does or it doesn't but i'm inclined to think teleportation doesn't count towards your speed movement as it usually is done either freely, as an action, bonus action or reaction rather than as your move speed which is the distance you can walk in 1 round.
A298: I believe you normally land safely in the space you cleared distance for since each foot you clear on the jump costs a foot of movement, but the DM might allow you to make a Strenght (Athletics) check to jump farther than you normally can.
SS15 Long Jump: In some circumstances, your DM might allow you to make a Strenght (Athletics) check to jump farther than you normally can.
Plaguescarred wrote:
A295: They seem to have flubbed on the Wizard section for this, so it would seem as if you're correct. However, under multiclassing, it specifically states that you determine the spells you can prepare as if you were a single class member of whatever level you have in any given spellcasting class. So, even if you had some 6th level spells in the spellbook of your Druid/Wizard, when you actually prepare your spells in the morning, you only count as a 9th level Wizard for the Wizard spells you prepare, and you only count as a 2nd level Druid for the Druid spells you prepare... you ignore the levels of the other classes, which means you can still only prepare up to 5th level Wizard spells and up to 1st level Druid spells.
So, you might be able to argue to your DM that you can write higher level spells into your spellbook (which is obviously not the intent, but it's possible by the wording of the rules)... but you couldn't actually prepare any of those higher level spells, and thus you couldn't cast them either.
The Life cleric gets to add his spellcasting bonus to his healing spells.
Is the spellcasting bonus just the appropriate attribute bonus, or is it proficiency bonus plus appropriate attribute bonus?
Rhenny wrote:
Plaguescarred wrote:
A295 - You could be a 6th level wizard amd 5th level druid. You would have 6th level slot, but no 6th level spell.
You can upcast your known spells in that slot however to make them more powerful.
It works that way. If it didnt, then a 17th level druid would just have to take 1 level of wizard, grab a spell book, scribe some high level spells, and then... make the wizard in your party cry as you cast all their spells and yours :)
Rhenny wrote:
E-Tallitnics wrote:
Question about Find Steed. It says that it's intellegent but loyal. When mounted is it considered controlled or independant when it comes to mounted combat? We're currently arguing that it would be controlled since it's loyal and listens to the paladin. This is really important since the DM is talking about letting our pally have a Dire Wolf or giant eagle at a higher level, which seems insanely broken if they're independant.
Lemortrouge wrote:
Q301: So if a weapon with the Two-Handed property "requires two hands to use" does that mean my Eldritch Knight can still cast spells with somatic components while carrying a Two-Handed weapon since I'm not technically using the weapon when I'm casting the spell?
Q302) The 'Trap The Soul' spell (level 8 Wizard) is on the spell list in the Player's Handbook but appears to be missing from the actual section of spell descriptions. Am I right and, if so, will it be in any errata? Thanks for any answer - great service on here.
Q303) in the Player Handbook background section, it says any repeat of getting the same proficiency gives you the option to choose a different proficiency. but this appears only to apply to character background. Does it also apply if, say, you create a dwarf fighter and realise and want to swap-out the dwarf's natural proficiencies in weapons for something else because being a fighter will already provide all the weapon skills it needs?
Q304: Whe using shieldmaster Feat, do you get to add shield proficiency bonus to the Dex saving throw?
Q305: How long do temporary Hit point last?
Q306: where would I find/are there any core books for 5E?
(i know this isn't a rules question. I simply would like to know. also it seems like my previous post got deleted)
Overpromises wrote:
A301: You will only be able to cast a spell with somatic or material components if you have 1 hand free, you will have to let go of one.
A302: The Trap The Soul spell has been reported already and will probably get errata.
A303: While the rule is found in the proficiency section for backgrounds, it applies generally the way its worded. So if you gain a skill proficiency from two different sourcea for exemple, you can choose a new one.
A301- I would rule yes. Because we play dropping things is not an action, drop sword(free), cast, them incidental to pick uo sword is legal. Since I hate that visual... just take ur hand off the sword. Maybe it would be fair if the DM wanted to eat up your incidental.
A303- backgrounds in the game seem to be fairly customizeable and open to anything. So that said, they are saying, "hey, we know you wont take the "sailor" background because it has something redundant that you get later.... but if thats the best fit background flavor, just swap out one of the sailor proficiencies.
celtwarrior wrote:
A307: Yes i'd say it should since Polearm Master say the quaterstaff's weapon damage die is a d4 and Shillelagh specifically say the quaterstaff's weapon damage die become a d8.
Shillelagh: The wood of a quarterstaff you are holding is imbued with nature’s power... the weapon's damage die becomes a d8.
Polearm Master: When you take the Attack action and attack with a quarterstaff...The weapon’s damage die for this attack is a d4, and the attack deals bludgeoning damage.
R307: Yes it should be 1d8 sorry for the confusion.
A308: Yes it should be changeable, for the same reason as Shillelagh.
A309: Yes i believe it does, since the opposite end is still a damage of your monk weapon.
R307: The answer depends on whether Shillelagh or Polearm Master is considered a more specific rule, which I am having trouble determining for certain.
Edit: I think that Polearm Master’s “The weapon’s damage die for this attack is a d4” is more specific than Shillelagh’s “For the duration, … and the weapon’s damage die becomes a d8. I think the damage is probably a d4 if both are in effect.
R307 IMO it would seem reasonable in the characters case that the permance of the Polearm Master Feat makes it a general rule for the character in question. Where as the temporary nature of the Shillelagh spell produces a specific variation.
R307: The single attack, though, is far more specific than the one minute duration of Shillelagh.
R307 -
I would say it turns to d8.
The flavor of polearm master is likely that you are swinging and hitting with the stick end of your polearm. That stick is like a wooden club. And clubs do d4 just like the feats says.
Its fair to argue that shilleleigh spell is being cast on that stick end, turning it from a club.
HOWEVER...its fair to probably require the charavter to cast shilleleigh on both ends of his quarterstaff if he is trying to take advantage of the spell with bith hits. One cast for other polearm types and the spell only effects the 2nd attack.
Q310: Does a drow druid have light sensitivity when wild shaped?
Please forgive my lack of thorough reading, I have skimmed the PHB a few times and it is oddly lacking the search feature I have grown dependant on.
Q311: Does anything besides moving out of a threatened square provoke an attack of oppourtunity?
Q312: (Not as important if 311 is negative, but still relevant) Is there no 5' step?
Thank you
A310: No, its game statistics are replaced by the statistics of the beast.
A311: No, unless noted otherwise (i.e Poleearm Master feat.)
A312: No.
Plaguescarred wrote:
I think I know the answer to this, but I'd like to double-check what others think.
Q313: If a Druid 4/Fighter 5 uses wild shape to tranform into an ape, can it leverage the Extra Action class feature to use the Multiattack action twice?
Arcane ward reads, in part "Whenever you cast an abjuration spell of 1st level or higher, the ward regains a number of hit points equal to twice the level of the spell."
Magic items in the DM Basic Rules (Scrolls and wands) use the wording you cast the spell eg "For 1 charge, you cast the spell as if you used a 1st-level spell slot, and you increase the spell slot level by one for each additional charge you spend"
Emphasis mine in both quotes.
Q323: When you cast an abjuration spell from a magic item, such as a wand or a scroll, does your Arcane Ward also increase in power.
Q324: Does the 'Glass Staff of Defence' from Lost Mines of Pelemvor use similar wording, and is it a specific situation of 323 that uses the same answer?
Q325: If you use the Magic Initiate feat to take an abjuration spell from another class (such as the Cleric's Shield of Faith), does it trigger Arcane Ward since Arcane Ward does not state it has to be a wizard spell.
A309 - you swing. Damage can be either. If your monk die is d4 or monk weapon is magic d8+1... you choose.
Your martial arts attack is unarmed. So thats whatever your monk damage is. You dont get to use the magic from a weapon on your unarmed strike.
You can parse sentence wordings... but that seems fairly straight up.
I see your concern. Their attacks do count as magic as some point. There will be magic items that give unarmed strikes magic bonuses. Handwraps or gloves or something.
R309: No it should not replace additional damage, just damage from the weapon itself so any bonus should still apply normally. i.e A +1 quaterstaff reads: "you have a +1 bonus to attack rolls and damage rolls for attacks you make with this magic weapon."
A313: No since Multiattack takes an action.
A323: Yes it should if it says you cast a spell that is abjuration spell of 1st level or higher.
A324: Yes, the Staff of Defense says "you can use your action to cast one of the following spells; mage armor (1 charge) or shield (2 charges)."
A325: Yes as long as its an abjuration spell of 1st level or higher it should work.
Q326 - At 3rd level an Eldritch Knight knows "three 1st-level wizard spells of your choice, two of which you must choose from the abjuration and evocation spells on the wizard spell list." The section goes on to say that all spells gained later must be abjuration and evocation spells. Am I correctly reading this to mean that an Eldritch Knight can initially get one non-abjuration/evocation spell? If so, any idea why the one time exception?
Erifnogard wrote:
Overpromises wrote:
The answer to this should be the same as the others, but just to cover all the bases;
A327: Yes. (which seems weird as it can allow your Arcane Ward to regain HP without ever spending slots if you know alarm and have 11 minute to spare)
Plaguescarred wrote:
Q328: are u sure about 292?
Reply to A292
it doesnt say non-magical in the play test rules, i looked at the December rule playtest. it just says resistance to slashing piercing and bludgeoning. interpretation can mean all...
A328: Oops i thought it did but i misremembered thanks for the correction. Can't really tell if its a typo or not, but i'm inclined to think its deliberate without contrary indications.
Q329: I remember in the Basic rules that there was a restriction on being able to spend hit dice to heal during a short rest, however I'm looking at the healing section p.197 and the resting sections p.186 in the Deluxe PHB and I do not see that sentence. Was it intentionally excluded, or was this a mistake? (or is it stated elsewhere and I missed it?)
Plaguescarred wrote:
Sentinel feat:
- when you hit a creature with an opportunity attack the creature's speed becomes 0 for the rest of the turn
- when a creature within 5 feet of you makes an attack against a target other than you (and that target doesn't have this feat) you cn use your reaction to make a melee weapon attack against the attacking creature
Q330 Does the attack from the second part of this feat also prevent that creature from moving or does it not class as an attack of opportunity despite being a reaction?
If a character has Divine Favor cast on them (so they deal an additional 1d4 Radiant damage on a hit), does the entire damage of an attack deal double damage to a creature with Vulnerability to Radiant, or is it only the 1d4's damage that gets doubled?
Essentially - by adding some fire/cold/radiant etc damage to an attack, is the whole attack considered that damage for the purpose of vulnerabilities?
If the whole attack is considered to be double damage, what if an attack has say fire and cold and the character is attacking a creature with resistance to fire, vulnerability to cold?
Thanks for any help!
Q332: The druid spell barkskin states your armor cannot be less than 16 with this spell. Is that only counting armor or is that counting all bonuses from dex, monk wisdom, barbarian constitution, staff of defense, ring of protection, bracers of defense? Does anything stack with barkskin for armor class?
Please number your questions, and please make sure that someone hasn't already used that number when you post (Lazar's number was taked by Haer).
A330: (Haer's) No, because it's not an attack of opportunity.
A331 (ABGaming): Unsure, but I believe it works like sneak attack so, yes. If anyone else answers please also mention if the same applies to Hex and Hunter's Mark.
A332 (Lazar): RAW I would say that the 'cannot be less than' applies after AC is fully calculated. I can't imagine that's intended, though, as it makes the spell nearly useless. I will cede to someone else's answer though 'cause I'm not sure.
Q333
can you cast silence on a creature or an object so the spell's effects can move around?
Q334 - Does the Magic Initiate feat allow a character to use the learned 1st level spell in his/her own spellslots if the character has caster levels independent of the feat?
-333: (Unsure - just mentioning that this is unanswered so it doesn't get skipped by someone while I answer the next question)
A334: It doesn't say it does, so I've been playing it as 'no' on my characters. In one of the playtests the wording allowed you to, so I'm pretty sure the fact that it doesn't say that now is completely intentional.
TheSpiritOfFire wrote:
TheSpiritOfFire wrote:
This isn't a question so much about RULES so much as just a question, but I've had alot of timely help on this forum soooo...
Q335: Are there any strategies for keeping time when adventuring and during battle? (keeping account of minutes, hours, days, etc.)
Q336: This also relates to Q335...I've been over the short/long rest rules in the Basic Rules (pg. 67). Can short/long rests be taken at any point in time and place in an adventure? For instance, if the party just decided in the middle of say, Cragmaw Castle, to lay down and take an 8-hour nap...is that fine? And how does that play out in real time? Is it just a matter of stating "an hour or 8 hours pass, X happens, what do you do next? "
Q337: How often can a PC make an ability check? If I understand things correctly, in combat it would cost an action, but what about when not in initiative? I seem to remember seeing a "once per X" limit on it in the Basic Rules, but now I can't seem to find it. For instance, if a PC got the sense that there was something good nearby but they fail a Wisdom (Perception) check, how long can they spend looking around an area making ability checks? Is that up to the DM?
Thanks!
ABGaming wrote:
JRutterbush wrote:
Q338: people who use weapons get to use a str or dex modifier on their damage, why don't a spell caster get to use their relevent modifier on damage?
A338: Because spelld operate under different rules assumptuions and either scale by level or slot upgrade instead.
R338: Some spellcaster subclasses also get features adding the spellcasting modifier to the damage of some spells.
Q339: My warlock hits an orc my fighter ally is next to with eldritch blast with the invocation that pushes the target 10 feet upon a hit. I have pushed the orc out of the fighter's threat zone...can the fighter use his reaction for an AoO?
A339: No because you don’t provoke OAs when something moves you without using your movement, action, or reaction. (PHB pg. 195)
Brother_Griften wrote:
Q340: How does the Monk's flurry of blows work with breaking up a move rules.
Reading over the monk flurry of blows, I am seeing it read a few different ways and am not sure which is the intended way.
(Not sure on rules of posting small text so I will simply say PHB pg 78)
The part that seems odd to me is the "immediately" in the flurry of blows as does that mean you have to make the unarmed attacks without movement before and/or between, or you just have to immediately spend the ki point to get all those attacks
Now for the ways to read is
1) After making an attack action you must make 2 unarmed attacks against the same target as the last attack from your attack action.
2) After making an attack action, you must make one unarmed attack from flurry of blows against the same target as the last attack from your attack action but can use standard rules for moving between attacks to make the second unarmed attack against another target.
3) You get 3-4 attacks total with normal rules for moving before, after, and between attacks.
Using these different rulings, lets assume a monk is level 5 with the mobile feat and there are 4 targets, 10ft apart from each other.
For the first reading, it means you can attack the first target, move and have to attack the second target 3 times if you want to use flurry of blows (or different if in range in a different situation).
For the second reading, you can attack the first target, move, attack the second target twice (one attack, one flurry), move and attack the third target with the last flurry attack.
For the third reading using the rules of moving before and after an action and moving between attacks rules, you can make 1 attack against all 4 target.
I can see both the first version being right of initial reading and the third version being right. The first off initial impretions and the 3rd based on consistancy and simplyity with the rest of the system as 3-4 attacks that you can move between is the easiest way as nearly every other multiple attack ability in the game works this way (including the martial arts ability minus the monk weapon requirement).
A340: I believe you should still be able to move between your attacks.
Vanakoji_ wrote:
silentdante wrote:
Q341: Using the battle master maneuver disarm, can you disarm a shield an enemy is using.
Q341.5: If mechanically possible, would you allow it in your game as a DM?
Q342: A barbarian with the 6th level mindless rage ability has "charm person" successfully cast on him, can he choose to enter rage in order to cause it to become suspended, even if there are no perceived threats present?
Q342.5: If mechanically possible, would you allow it in your game as a DM?
LordOfTheChance wrote:
Q. 343: Is there any way to gain proficiency in a new skill after first level?
If a class from 4e isn't in the 5e Player's Handbook, does that mean the class is no longer playable, or does it mean a player must continue to use the class building infromation provided in 4e?
dutch2061 wrote:
Q345: This may be a stupid question, but as a newbie I need to ask.
Can you incorporate classes and races from a previous edition? My party is playing in 5e but I personally am prone to the Half Dragons and Dracomancers from 4e.
Is that something that is allowed or is it ultimately up to the DM?
Q346: If I have a wizard 1/Warlock 5 that would give me 2 spell slots for the wizard (max 1st level) and 2 spell slots for the warlock (max 3rd level). Can I then cast
A. 4- 3rd level warlock spells per short rest?
B. 2-3rd level warlock spells per short rest and 2-3rd level warlock spells per long rest
C. 2-3rd level warlock spells per short rest and 2 1st level wizard spells per long rest
Thanks!
Ryavia wrote:
A345: It should be up to DM, but can always talk to him for adapting the half-dragon/dracomancer if you want.
M_Aurelius wrote:
Q347) It seems hard to get a lot of Skills and Proficiencies. Am I right that characters tend to only start with 2 Skills and 2 Languages/Proficiencies from background, plus about the same from their career choice, and some racial ones? Then, unless your career has special rules for adding more Skills/Proficiencies at certain levels (which my Wizard career path doesn't), the only way to add more is to either 1) Get certain feats in lieu of +2 stat, in particular the Skilled feat that gets you +3 Skills/Proficienci or 2) ask the DM if you can be doing the thing about spending 250gp and 250days between adventures to get a tool Proficiency? It seems very limited. And is that Skilled feat really one-use only, as the rules imply, as that seems to doom players to a very limited SKill set even at very high levels? Thanks for any help. Love the PHB otherwise EDITED FOR CORRECTNESS.
M_Aurelius wrote:
Rigol wrote:
hoshi_sabi wrote:
Overpromises wrote:
R329: It still seems to be in there on PHB page 186 under Long Rest: “and a character must have at least one hit point at the start of the rest to gain its benefits.”
Edit: I misread your question, which was about Short Rest, but the Basic rules v0.2 do not list a requirement of one hit point for a Short Rest. I did not check v0.1.
Rigol wrote:
Rigol wrote:
Overpromises wrote:
Can my Cleric cast the Guidance cantrip on herself? What are the restrictions?
BerkanDaleborn wrote:
smbakeresq wrote:
Q349: When using the Grappler feat (PHB 167), you have the option to "use your action to try to pin a creature grappled by you. To do so, make another grapple check." As I read it, this action cannot be part of an attack. Instead, you have to use your entire action for the turn (or one of your actions if you have multiple ones through Action Surge). Is that reading correct?
Q350: While subjected to the "Grappled" condition (PHB 290), "A grappled creature's speed becomes 0...". A grappler might also have the option of pinning a creature using the Grappler feat. How does this interact with Freedom of Movement? The Freedom of Movement spell (PHB 244) confers a few benefits. First, "spells and other magical effects can neither reduce the target’s speed nor cause the target to be paralyzed or restrained." And second, "The target can also spend 5 feet of movement to automatically escape from nonmagical restraints, such as manacles or a creature that has it grappled." How can the creature benefitting from Freedom of Movement escape a grapple when their move speed is 0 and they have no movement points to spend?
Q351: When casting a spell with somatic components, a caster "must have free use of at least one hand to perform these gestures" (PHB 203). For material components, "A spellcaster must have a hand free to access these components, but it can be the same hand that he or she uses to perform somatic components." What counts as having a free hand? When a creature is grappled, do they have a free hand? If a creature is in manacles, do they have a free hand (that sounds silly but hey, RAW)?
Q352: What is the action for putting manacles on a creature? What is the action for binding them with rope?
A349: Correct.
A350: I believe it could spend 5 feet to escape and move the rest of its speed if successful, or remain grappled if not. (Not cosher RAW, but RAI seems clear enought it should)
A351: A free hand means it holds nothing and its usable i guess as its not defined. You should still be able to cast spell while grappled IMO. For manacle, i'd say it should prevent spellcasting as it specifically restraint hands to not be freely usable.
A352: Use An Object i'd say.
R350: But how can a grappled/restrained creature spend 5 feet of movement to escape when their movement is set to 0? FoM prevents magical effects and spells from imposing conditions like "restrained", but it says nothing about nonmagical conditions. So assuming th creature is grappled/restrained nonmagically, and their movement is 0, how can they spend movement points to escape?
R352: That makes sense. Is there any RAW speaking to a character trying to put manacles on a creature? Do they get a save? Is it a contest?
R352: I don't think there is RAW. Off the top of my head, my ruling would be :
I'd allow it without a roll if you've already defeated the creature in combat, or rendered it unconscious or paralyzed somehow.
If it's suffering some lesser effect, like charmed (short of dominated) or merely 'incapacitated', then I'd probably make it just be a normal attack roll (strength or dex, either would seem to work, but you wouldn't get any bonuses from your weapon, if applicable.
If it's still fully functional, I'd make it more difficult than an attack roll. Maybe the above attack roll, but with disadvantage.
R350: I believe it would be a case of specific beat general. Speed is normally 0, but Freedom of Movement specifically says it can spend 5 feet of movement to try escape grapple. It may be an artifact from internal rules for grapple only preventing you from moving as opposed to reducing speed to 0, but intent is clear, the spell allow escape with a small cost of movement.
R352: It'd be up to DM, personally i'd treat it as a Strenght contest.
Q353: Are the Warlock invocation prerequisite levels, i.e. 9th level for Ascendant Step, Warlock levels or Character/Total levels? I'd always presumed that they were Warlock levels (since they seemed like class features) but I've got a few friends who are disagreeing with me and have seen some confusion on the forums as well. How are most people playing it for the moment?
Thank you for your time.
A353: When you gain certain warlock levels, you gain additional invocations of your choice (PHB pg. 107)
Plaguescarred wrote:
The example character would have to be a wood elf, not a high elf, unless they have some feature or ability or feature to gain additional movement that is not covered by class or race.
(It's wood elves that have 35' movement.
Boltahm wrote:
R353: Its Warlock level prerequisit IMO. You can learn the invocation at the same time that you meet its prerequisites. (PHB pg. 110)
Sorry for the silly question, but I can't find any answer in the handbook.
What happens if a halfling wields a rapier? Does he need two hands? I mean, does a small creature need two hands to wield a one-hand weapon for normal creatures?
A354: Halflings can wield a rapier in one hand. Small creatures can wield any weapons like medium ones, they just have disadvantage on attack rolls with heavy weapons. (PHB pg. 147)
Thank you.
I see that every two-handed weapon has also the Heavy property... so basically small creatures can't use two handed weapons without disadvantage but can use one-handed weapons without drawbacks?
Kaandorian wrote:
Kaandorian wrote:
Q355: When using the Polearm Master feat and taking the bonus action from it, do you add your ability modifier to the attack and damage rolls?
The way I read it, ignoring ability modifiers is specific to Two-Weapon Fighting rules, thus you would when using the Polarm Master feat.
A355: Yes since iIt has nothing to do with Two-Weapon Fighting.
Q356: Spiritual Weapon gives an extra attack for a bonus action, but there's no concentration involved. Is this intended, or will this be changed?
Q357: Magic Initiate. You learn a 1st level spell, and my question is if you can cast it, using your other spellslots if you're a caster?
Q358: Barskin: Your AC cant be lower than 16....How exactly does this work? Is it base 16 + DEX if you cast it?
Q359: If I'm dipping into a class just for Unarmored Defense (or effects to that effect) what reason is there to go anything but Barbarian?
Tourac wrote:
A356: I believed its intended, duration has been 1 minute throughout the playtest.
A357: No the spell is cast at its lowest level.
A359: IDK depends of base class and other stuff, but you could also go monk, it has Unarmed Defense as well.
My main consideration was that, unlike the Monk's Wis base UD, the Barbarian's UD is based off of Con, which you naturally want high anyway.
Yunru wrote:
Fighter not so much. I mean an extra attack is useful but not very... inspiring?
EDIT: Fighters really peak at 18 when it comes to interesting features.
Q357: Magic Initiate. You learn a 1st level spell, and my question is if you can cast it, using your other spellslots if you're a caster?
Plaguescarred wrote:
R357: No the spell obtained through Magic Initiate does not use spell slot, it has its own usage frequency limit (1/long rest) and is cast at its lowest level.
Q358: Regarding aligment and Paladins, if a character gets to level 2 as a Paladin changes aligment and continues to level 8 in another class. Does he lose the abilities gained by the 2 levels of paladin?
Q359: This is in response to my earlier question regarding the clerics ability to resistance slashing, piercing and bludgeoning of Non-magical weapons. The reason we have the question is because as stated previously, and yes I saw ur reply that unless u hear something different it is non-magic weapons, the ability is lvl 17 or 18 (book isnt in front of me atm), but the barabrian gets that ability while he rages at lvl 1.... and it doesnt say non-magical weapons in the barbarians description. It would seem that the clerics ability should be all slashing, piercing and bludgeoning since it is an end game ability. I hope this describes our predicament a little better as I had no time the previous two times to type this out.
Batracio wrote:
Batracio wrote:
nilrem20 wrote:
Q360 Is there stats out there for elementals. I'm looking at the conjure elemental spells specifically.
Thanks,
Dyne
Q361: Since sneak attack is once per turn according to the PHB p.96, can I use Sneak Attack with an Attack of Opportunity in the same round, but on another creatures turn, assuming the right conditions are met such as advantage or an ally within 5ft?
I don't see anything in the PHB rules for sneak attack p.96 or the rules for Attacks of Opportunity p.195 that would say sneack attack does not apply.
Q362: Say I am a Ranger thinking about dipping one level in to Rogue and then continuing to take Ranger levels after that. Looking at the multiclassing rules for spellcasters, does that mean my spells per day are going to permanently be calculated at half of what my ranger level is? Am I permanently gimping my spellcasting by taking this dip?
Silverghost wrote:
@Overpromises Thank you for the response!
Q363: With the feat Savage Attacker p169 of the PHB. Can I also reroll the Sneak Attack damage?
Here is the exact wording from the PHB:
"Once per turn when you roll damage for a melee weapon attack, you can reroll the weapon's damage dice and use either total."
And I asume since this is once per turn I can also do it on AAO
A363: I believe that the sneak attack damage isn't technically (in the strictest sense) included in the weapon's damage dice. I would allow for it, but I wouldn't guarantee every DM making the same call.
Once per turn means once during each span between one initiative and your next initiative. If you wanted to do this on an attack of opportunity you wouldn;t be able to do this on a regular attack as well.
Q364: With Improved Divine Smite, if I expend a spell slot do I add the 1d8 radiant damage twice, once for the attack and once for the extra damage from the expended slot? The wording is a little strange.
also
Q365: Can I use Divine Smite multiple times per round?
CorwynnMaelstrom wrote:
Q366: Can a player cast a reaction spell, a bonus action spell, and a cantrip requiring an action all within a single turn?
A366: Yes you should be able to.
Overpromises wrote:
Asked in the other forum, but this seems more active:
Q367 Is a multiclass druid able to use any extra attack feature from a different class while in wildshape?
Q368: Would a multiclass druid in wildshape be able to use powers like flurry of blows that allows you to make unarmed strikes after attack action. If so, what would the damage be if the creature wildhaped has a claw attack?
-ktkenshinx- wrote:
Q369
I earn bonus Fighting Style "Dueling" if I'm using a weapon and a shield?
A367: Yes you should.
A368: Yes you should.
A369: As written yes.
EDIT
Q370. Are you able to gain Exp and level up while your game statistics have been replaced with that of another creature?
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Yunru wrote:
Q 371
If this has been asked already I apologize but I did not find it when doing a quick search.
The suggestion spell (and mass suggestion) seem to be extremely open to interpretation. Is there any guideline on what "obviously harmful" means? The example they give, having a group of guards give all of their money to a begger seems very harmful from a financial standpoint but, based on the fact it is an example, sems to be well within the intended usage of the spell. Could you, say, command guard1 to kill guard2? or Bandit 1 to defend you from the other 3 bandits? Those are both POTENTIALLY harmful as the guard or bandit may get injured or killed, but it's not really "obviously harmful" as there is no guarantee of injury/death. The examples they give are obviously harmful, having someone do something that will directly cause them physical injury (stam themself, fall on a spear, or immolate themself)
The human variant sidebar is terrible. A normal human gets six +1 ability increases. A variant human gets two +1 ability increases, one skill proficiency, and one feat. A feat is something a character can trade for two +1 ability increases. The feat "Skilled" grants three skill proficiencies. The balance is off for this.
Q372: Is the human variant sidebar mistaken? If so, how?
A372: Its not mistaken, Human Variant is the only way as written to start at 1st level with a feat, which can give abilities wildly different than +1 to two stats.
Q373: For a Cleric of the Life Domain when they use channel divinity can the cleric only heal a person to half of their maximum or can they only heal them for half of their max. I.E. If a pc has 10hp can they only be healed for 5 hp or can they only be healed to a maximum of 5hp?
onceMoreIntoBreech wrote:
dangerman64 wrote:
Q374: If im a Wizard 17 / Sorcerer 3.......Can I use the Metamagic feats from the sorcerer on all spells Im able to cast, or only on the spells that I have prepared for the sorcerer?
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IonBlack wrote:
A364: No, 1d8 Damage is added to every attack. The wording is just to clarify that the Diving Smite damage for the expended slot stacks with the default 1d8. (Not that you get that 1d8 applied twice.)
A365: Yes.
CorwynnMaelstrom wrote:
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nightwalker450 wrote:
CorwynnMaelstrom wrote:
onceMoreIntoBreech wrote:
Q354) Both the Animate Dead and Create Undead spells say the bonus move can only command dead produced by that particular spell. So I guess one bonus move can't command dead created/animated by both spells?
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Rigol wrote:
Q355: Do paladins only serve good gods, are there not Paladins of neutral or Evil Gods?
A355: I don't see why there can't be Paladins of every deific alignment.
also should be somewhere in the 370's, not 355 :P
Batracio wrote:
Q374 was the last question posed. Please use Q375 for the next question after this post!
Q356: If you roll 20 atttacking with a cantrip like fire bolt do you do critical damage?
GreyBard007 wrote:
Q376: Is there a way for wizards to swap out what cantrips they know?
I see the rules for learning new cantrips, but if you make a choice at character creation you later regret, are you just stuck with the same three 'til you get high enough to learn a fourth?
CateranLlama wrote:
CorwynnMaelstrom wrote:
Q377: I'm currently converting my 4e warlock to 5e. It says in the PHB that the spellcasting focus of the warlock is an arcane focus (p107). Arcane focus says that it can be a wand, rod, orb or staff (p151) . Improvised weapon says that if an improvised weapon is similar to an actual weapon it can be treated as such (p147). Can I use a rod as an improvised weapon and treat is as a club and get the proficiency bonus of using a simple weapon (p107) and treat it as light for two weapon fighting (p195)?
migueldcannith wrote:
Q388. Since the Crossbow Expert feat does not reference the Two-Weapon fighting rule at all, does that mean that the attack with the hand crossbow gains dexterity bonus to damage, allowing for 2 attacks per round to gain stat bonus without having to take the Two-Weapon fighting style?
Daxarth wrote:
Q 389: Is True Strike not listed in the PHB? I can't seem to find it in the spell list, though it's clearly present on the bard and warlock spell lists. The same is true of Blade Ward. Am I just awful? If so, can I get some page numbers?
Ty.
A389: True Strike PHB pg 284 & Blade Ward Pg 218
Q391: A little uncertainty about the "surprise" rules and reactions. "If you’re surprised, you can’t move or take an action on your first turn of the combat, and you can’t take a reaction until that turn ends."
It just seems a little weird in the wording as though perhaps the reactions shouldn't be able to take reactions until the next round, right?
Or can you start taking reactions after the moment in the initiative order where you would have taken a turn if you were not surprised?
It just seems like the person should not be able to do anything, including reacting to anything until the new round begins. Thoughts?
Q390: I have to choose a sub race?
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supercali5 wrote:
supercali5 wrote:
CorwynnMaelstrom wrote:
Someone from the staff can answer the question Q390( I have to choose a sub race?)?
I need a offcial answer.
THX.
Q392: Can you take Reactions (like opportunity attacks) DURING your turn? It does not say you can't, so assume all other requirements are met, can you?
EX: A snake uses its own reaction during the fighters turn and moves past him, past his reach. Can the fighter use HIS reaction to swing at the snake? Obviously, he will not be able to use a reaction again until the start of his next turn, if he does.
Dyne_Eternal wrote:
R391. (Surprise and Reactions)
For the sake of comparison:
In a non-surrpise encounter, every actor can take a reaction before their turn occurs. In a surprise encounter, surprised actors can take a reaction after their surprised turn but before their first "real" turn occurs. It works out to be very similar: characters can take a reaction before their first "actual" turn.
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kitman wrote:
Q393: As a Wizard 1 / Other Caster 19, it appears that I can add wizard spells of any level to my book and cast them with a full array of spell slots. Is there anything that says otherwise?
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A393: You can cast any prepared spells using spell slot higher than you normally could if single-classed if i am not mistaken as the MC rule only cover spells you can known and preprare, not cast. So a Wizard 1/Cleric 19 could effectively cast magic missile with a 9th level spell slot for exemple.
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Q1 Is there a spell craft check in this game. In 3.5 when a caster cast a spell all players would get a spell craft check to deny detrmine the spell being cast.
Q2 Are there any rules on reactice spot checks when a charcater hides?
megaman78 wrote:
Can I still use my 4e purchased adventures with the new 5e rules?
Thanks!
ShaiHaskell wrote:
myneyrobr wrote:
Q 397 (?): With my warlock I want to take the Pact of the Tome, "When you gain this feature, choose three cantrips from any class's spell list." So do I have to pick all three from one class or can I mix and match from all classes up to three total? I'm thrown because some other techniques list the available classes and tell you how to determine spell attack bonus (ability stat), this one does not.
A390 If you were paying attention your question has been answered. In the case of each race with a subrace there is a bolded word Subrace: under each basic racial Traits listing.
For Dwarf, pg 20
For Elf, pg 23
For Halfling, pg 28
For Gnome pg 37
Each includes the sentence, "Choose one of these subraces." it does not say you may or you could or even that you should, it says "Choose" indicating clearly that it is not optional.
To address your remak about what you do in your game not being what I do in mine or anyother DM does in theirs, see the Adventurers League information that stipulates in all league events, everyone follows the rules as written and intended. Continuing to argue a point without reading the text is just bad form.
RandomPandora wrote:
Q 398 (related to Q394): When you use your reaction to cast counterspell when an opponent casts a spell - is there any way to know what spell is being cast so you can decide if you want to cast counterspell at a higher level?
Q#399 (sorry if this was asked before) How do you determine a character's passive perception?
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megaman78 wrote:
400. Can a wizard use any staff arcane focus as a quarterstaff? Or does the specific arcane focus staff need to say that it can be used as such?
Q 401: Druid Wild Shape skills.
In animal form it says you retain all skill and saving throw proficiencies and gain the creatures. However it says if you and the creature are both proficient if the creatures bonus is higher than yours you can use the creatures. These lines seem to read in two ways
1) You use your original forms skill bonus in animal form and when comparing when you are both proficient. Meaning you use you original form's number or the animal forms number. (the simple way that fits 5e style)
2) Since it says you retain proficiencies and not the number, you have to recalculate things related to STR, DEX, and CON along with calculation of any new skill bonuses from proficiencies you gain and then compare matching bonuses to the creatures form.
Not 100% how to take this as I would say number one for ease of use, but number 2 seems closer to what is written since it says proficiencies not the number but at the same time, the rules for comparing implies that it is the original forms number.
A400: Up to DM, the rules don't say wether the "specially constructed staff" count as a quaterstaff or not and vice versa.
(FWIW In comparison, 4E Staff Implement specifically specify it was for exemple)
A401: Option 1 i believe.
Q402 how does the shillelagh spell interact with the polearm master feat when cast on a quarter staff? Generally speaking specific beats general, but both of these rules seem an equal level of specific. Polearm master gives you a bonus attack with the back end for a d4, the spell buffs the weapon's damage up to d8. So would it become d8/d8? Or d8/d4?
A402: The way i read it, the opposite end of the quaterstaff's damage should also become 1d8.
Q403: in the new PHB pg 85 Paladin Divine Smite: "...when you hit a creature with a melee weapon attack, you can expend one Paladin spell slot to deal radiant damage to the target, in addition to the weapon damage." My question is when do you decide to expend the Divine Smite? We are playing and have a disagreement. I believe that the expend option is when you see the damage caused by your attack. Another player believes you must predetermine that you are going to administer Divine Smite before you see damage. My believe it is like hitting the creature with a sword that has a split second reaction so you can see if Divine Smite is needed. For example: you swing and kill the creature with your melee weapon - why bother expending the Divine Smite to fry the corpse? So when do you expend Divine Smite? before determining the damage to your melee hit or after?
A403: Considering the wording of Divine Smith, i'd say you must decide when you hit, prior to rolling damage, according to how Making Attack works;
BR73 Making Attacks: 3. Resolve the attack. You make the attack roll. On a hit, you roll damage, unless the particular attack has rules that specify otherwise. Some attacks cause special effects in addition to or instead of damage
Q404
Can a dark elf's Superior Darkvision racial trait see inside of the Darkness spell they can cast at 5th level? THANKS!!
A404: No, superior darkvision says increases the range to 120ft from 60ft, it does not allow you to see in magical darkness.
Q405
Question about a Tiefling Warlock I'm making; Would the Tieflings racial spells get folded into the Warlocks spells known or tracked separately? And I guess the same question would apply to any of the other races that have racial spell casting and take a class that casts off the same stat.
Wolfen_Fenrison wrote:
Q406: Are the answer in this Thread offcial? or are they just forum consensus?
A406: Official forum concensus
See Post #01, Its provided by any members from the D&D community who know the answer and wants to help, no WoTC staff post in Rules Q&A thread usually.
Q407
Are there any alignment restrictions on Paladins and the deity they choose to worship?
BranWheatKillah wrote:
Timborama wrote:
Overpromises wrote:
Are ability score increases based on class or character level? For instance, would a Fighter 3/Wizard 1 have to wait until it you take the 4th level of fighter to get an ability bonus?
Also, since cantrips scale in damage now, does the scaling level indicate casting class level or character level? I don't see it specified.
Thanks.
A408: Class level, you have to wait until you're 4th level fighter to get Ability Score Improvement for exemple. Your levels in all your classes are added together to determine your character level for cantrip casting on the other hand.
BranWheatKillah wrote:
Q409 (also posted here)
I've just read the D&D 5e basic rules, and I'm not sure I'm up to speed regarding casting spells while clad in armor. The only mention I can find about this (page 79):
Because of the mental focus and precise gestures required for spellcasting, you must be proficient with the armor you are wearing to cast a spell. You are otherwise too distracted and physically hampered by your armor for spellcasting.
Does this mean that a character who starts out with a single level fighter (or any other class with heavy armor proficiency) can from then on gain levels as wizard and forever more cast spells, without any penalty whatsoever, while wearing full plate?
I've played all editions of D&D, and this seems both a bit overpowered and very un-D&D-ish to me. Have I missed something?
You miss out on your class' capstone feature if you multiclass.
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CorwynnMaelstrom wrote:
Q410: In regards to the ranger's animal companion, what does "hit point maximum equals its normal maximum" mean? For example, A wolf is listed as "HP: 11 (2d8+2)"... so does a begining wolf companion have 12HP (4 x Ranger Lvl), or 18HP?
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Yunru wrote:
Yunru wrote:
R393: Regarding the question of multi-class spellcasters, I had to explain this to someone last night who was having similar confusion...so I thought I would share in case it helps anyone here.
Using the example of the Wizard 1/Cleric 19: The character gets an allotment of spell slots from 1st level spells to 9th level spells. These spell slots can be used for either Cleric or Wizard spells. Cast a 1st level spell, it uses up one of the spell slots, regardless of whether it was a Cleric or Wizard spell.
The information in their class determines how they gain access to new spells. Per the wizard class: a wizard can only learn spells which are of a "level for which you have spell slots, as shown on the wizard table" (p31, Core) . So our W1/C19 can only learn and therefore prepare 1st level spells. Those who are arguing that our W1/C19 should be able to learn 9th level wizard spell are likely working the assumption that 'wizard table' becomes 'multiclass caster table'. I believe that is not the intent of the rules, since our W1/C19 example shows how broken that could be. Though admittedly, it could be worded more strictly... I would suggest that those who think I am wrong should email customer service, since that may be the only place you get a clean answer.
They *can* however, cast a 1st level spell using a 9th level slot, which is where the confusion came in on our end. Our example was a 5th level wizard/5th level cleric... As a 10th level *caster*, they had access to 4th and 5th level spell slots...but no ability to prepare spells of those levels FROM EITHER CLASS. The ONLY thing they can do with those spell slots is cast more powerful versions of their level 1-3 spells...
Avross wrote:
Q411: It looks like Ability Score Improvement is tied to class level, not character level, in the PHB. But proficiency bonus is determined by character level. Is that right? I am just asking to confirm for the purposes of feat selection. For example, a Barbian 8 would have 2 feats, one at level 4 and one at level 8. But a Barbarian 6 / Fighter 2 would only have one feat, the one from his 4th level of Barbarian. And a Barbarian 3 / Fighter 3 / Ranger 2 would have 0 feats, because he hasn't hit 4 in any of his classes. Is that right? Or is there a rule I am missing that states that Ability Score Improvements (/ Feats) are related to character level and not class level.
Timborama wrote:
-ktkenshinx- wrote:
Timborama wrote:
Plaguescarred wrote:
So it's in your spellbook. Doesn't mean you can learn or use it.
Yunru wrote:
From Multiclass rules: "You determine what spells you know and can prepare for each class individually, as if you were a single-classed member of that class."
So that becomes: "To do so. choose a number of wizard spells from your spellbook equal to your Intelligence modifier + your wizard level (minimum of one spell). The spells must be of a level for which you have wizard spell slots."
Timborama wrote:
R393: Hmmm, perhaps I am just wrong here? The wording is very weird all over the place. I think the key phrase I missed was "as if you were only that class." I'd assume that means I prepare spells as if I'm a level 1 wizard, but the level 1 wizard says prepare if you have the spell slots, which you do due to your character level, but I'm assuming you ignore character level here? I still think that's ambiguous and weird about what applies where and how :-\
As for Learning a spell vs. Spellbook, the PHB refers to the spellbook for learning spells (learning them "for free" as you level), and even says you can add spells from other sources (and refers me to the sidebar). Said sidebar says I can put a spell in my spellbook as long as I have the proper spellslot-which I do due to character level. Then the weird "Can I prepare this?" thing kicks in. It's odd. As you can see, I was in the "you can put it in your Spellbook, but can't actually prepare it" camp a day or so ago o_O
But I think Avross has it right in the fact that I have to constantly flip back and forth between wizard and multiclass, and THEN determine what is specific, and what is general O_o Again, though, wizard is the only class where this is a total headache...So I'mma just ignore it for now...
Q412:
When performing a job during downtime, if you have multiple benefits that grant "you can live at this lifestyle" do they stack?
I have a Bard that has the entertainer background (grants modest or comfortable living expensives) and can use the performance skill as a job (with grants wealthy living expenses) would they stack granting me 6gp (I think) or would it be just the higher of the two or just 4 gp from wealthy living?
Timborama wrote:
Actually they might. You prepare as if you're only a wizard. Thus for your spell slots you would only count the number (and type) you would have as a pure wizard of your wizard level.
Yunru wrote:
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LifeVirus wrote:
R393: FYI Jeremy Crawford confirmed on twitter a MC wizard cannot learn researched spells of higher level than he normally would as single-classed;
@Plaguescarred Can a MC Wizard 2/Cleric 18 learn a 3rd level spell, i.e fireball that he would find on is adventure?
@JeremyECrawford That character wouldn't be able to learn fireball, since he doesn't have enough levels in the wizard class.
Yunru wrote:
TheCriticalFail wrote:
The example given of a ranger 4 / wizard 3 is useless because it doesn't take into account the ability to add spells you find to your book. It says your book contains ten wizard spells. Not ten or more. Not ten plus any you have found and added to your book. Just ten. So either a multiclass wizard loses the ability to add spells to their book or the example doesn't cover that mechanic (I'll give you a hint, its the latter).
I think we've derailed this thread enough though. If anyone wants to keep discussing, there's a separate thread for it http://community.wizards.com/forum/product-and-general-dd-discussions/threads/4128756.
Q413: Are there special requirements for using a flying movement type? Do you need to land at the end of your turn, maintain a certain speed to avoid stalling, or anything else to distinguish flying from, say, walking? Can any creature with a fly speed also hover, even if that seems counter-intuitve (i.e. a dragon)?
A413: there are no special requirements. PHB page 191 and Basic Rules page 71 are the only rules I could find about flying. Being able to hover just means you don't fall if knocked prone. Any creature with a fly speed can indeed "hover", as in float in place without moving. You only have to land at the end of the turn if your flying feature specifically says so, such as the totem barbarian's 14th level eagle feature.
Q414: Does spellcasting in close combat always grant disadvantage? or does it only grant disadvantage when casting a ranged spell?
LKNight wrote:
CorwynnMaelstrom wrote:
A415: to quote: " You can’t stand up if you don’t have enough movement left or if your speed is 0."
Yunru wrote:
R415: Being Prone PHB pg. 190 / Basic rules v2 pg. 70
Q416 Can a 10th level Evoker Wizard add his Int-modifier to wizard evocation spells cast from scrolls and items?
A416: Yes if its a wizard evocation spells.
Plaguescarred wrote:
The action to cast a spell and simply casting a spell are two different things. If it doesn't talk about the action then it doesn't apply exclusively to the action.
it's the difference between "when you make an attack" and "when you take the attack action". (Crossbow Expert and Extra Attack respectively)
How does multiclassing and cantrips work? Cantrips increase damage as the caster raises in level. I would say that levels of casters should stack if both caster classes have the cantrip, but otherwise the power of the cantrip should be determined only by levels in classes which can cast it. Example: A 5 level wizard/6level sorcerer casts acid splash as an 11th level caster, but a 5th level cleric/6th level wizard would cast acid splash as a 6th level caster.
Also, bard seem to be at a serious disadvantage for casting because musical insurments should require 2 hands to wield. What happened to bards who practiced poetry?
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SilentSin wrote:
Tiefling with the strings attached between his horns.
M_Aurelius wrote:
Q417: Very noob question!!!! 
A wizard that cast a spell with a range property is a range attack. In this situation is my NPC target covered when my companions of adventure are in front of me? (3/4 or a 1/2) or i get a disadvantage?
Would like some clarification on something. Thanks in advance!
Q418: A creature/character has damage resist against 'X'. They take 1 point of 'X' damage, which becomes .5 damage after applying their damage resistance.
Does the damage become zero b/c of the round down rule (pg 7 PHB)? What if it was 13 points of 'X' damage?
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OoftaMeg wrote:
Okay. I did a search of the thread and didn't see an obvious answer, so this may have already been covered (but I'm not reading 32 pages of questions to find out, lol...)
This may be a VERY dumb/obvious question pertaining to feats, but I'm just starting to dig into the PH, looking for some of the teasers that the introductory rules touched upon. I wanted to make sure I wasn't being an idiot before proceeding... Please tell me that the "Variant Human Traits" sidebar which refers to the "optional feat rules from chapter 5" in the new PH really means the "optional feat rules from chapter **6**" right? And it's referring to the rules variant which allows you to take a feat instead of an ability score increase, correct? Because I was initially very confused... and the lack of chapter numbers on the pages made me even moreso. I failed my intelligence check...
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SilentSin wrote:
Q420. A Beast Master Ranger's animal companion cannot take an action unless commanded by the Ranger. Can they ever take Reactions? Bonus Actions?
My initial thoughts are:
Reactions and Actions are listed separately, e.g.: in the rules for the Incapacitated condition. Thus, I would reason that animal companions can take their own reactions.
Bonus Actions are are not listed separately from Actions for conditions such as Incapacitated, so perhaps an animal companion cannot take Bonus Actions. If this were the case, a Panther animal companion's Pounce feature would be weaker than usual (however, if Bonus Actions are allowed, the Panther would be stronger than many other animals).
A420: I'm not seeing anything in the rules to address reactions for a beast companion. I'm inclined to rule in favour of allowing them a reaction like everyone else. You could also have the beast share the ranger's reaction each round if you were concerned about balance, but I doubt that's much of a concern for rangers.
Q421 Is it possible for familiar to take help action?
Lipfi wrote:
Rogue can make sneak attack whenever target has one enemy in 5ft range...
R421: Just thinking a little more about this. The spell text states "A familiar can't attack, but can take other actions as normal." In 5e, helping is explicitly distinct from attacking. I agree this is perfectly legal by RAW.
I also agree it's somewhat powerful, but I don't think it's too horrible. The reason is, familiars don't have any real whit of immunity to attacks, and mostly they have quite low AC and extremely low HP. Any normal familiar* you pick is very likely to die in one hit, which means you've gotta spend an hour re-casting the spell before you can get any use out of it. (Maybe you could do it while everyone else is short resting, since, if you're a rogue, you don't get much out of that anyway. But still -- not until then.) Plus, this costs you 10 gold, which seems to be more relevant than it used to be, at least at quite low levels.
From the DM side -- I'd warn my players who tried this, "Usually I don't go after familiars, but if your familiar is there in the thick of it doing this, enemies will not pull punches on them."
And, furthermore, if the familiar is flitting around to make sure it keeps up with your target, it may well be provoking AOOs from other enemies, since, if it's "Help"ing you, it's not "Disengage"-ing itself. So, in a good fraction of cases, Team Monster doesn't even need to expend an action in order to do this.
And finally -- the cost of paying a feat (For Ritual Caster) or a level (for multiclass) is far from trivial. I think it balances out, more or less. It's a good tactic! But I don't think it crosses that line into overpowered.
*Abnormal familiars would be the ones you can get if you're a 3rd level Chain pact warlock, but this would be a *huge* expenditure of resources for a rogue, so I don't think that's OP either.
Lipfi wrote:
Chimerasame wrote:
There's been a little misunderstanding xD My comment about rogue was only to point out using familiar to enable sneak attack isn't imba. I will be wizard and i am thinking about sending owl (its ability is to not provoke OA) to make halp action and return to me before most of my spells.
R421: It could be argued that, since a familiar can't itself attack anyone, it can't be anyone's enemy, So placing it next to a target wouldn't qualify for the purposes of enabling a rogue Sneak Attack. That makes "helping" a more worthwhile tactic.
Q422: When you take the Dash action or the Disengage action, are those just modifiers that apply to your move speed for the turn? Or are you actually moving as part of that action itself? So would you have to take a Move Action on top of the Dash Action to benefit from that mechanic? I'm sure this has been asked before but the search feature isn't working within this thread.
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Q423: Some Warlock invocations have level requirements, but don't specify class level. If you are multiclassing, are the requirements for invocations Warlock levels, or total levels? Question arises because some scaling cantrips don't look at class levels, but total levels. I want to say they are warlock levels specifically, because they are in the warlock features, but would like some clarification if anyone happens to know the intent.
A423: I'd say its warlock level.
Yunru wrote:
Q424:
In the PHB, the whip is listed as finesse and reach, but not light. This means it would not be available as a duel weapon using two weapon fighting. Seems like the whip should be a light weapon to me. Was this deliberate design, or oversight?
Q425: Can I store a beneficial spell in a Glyph of Warding: Spell Glyph? Can I exclude from the trigger event all creature kinds, alignment, and physical characteristics but my own?
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Q426: The rules governing 'free actions' such as drawing a weapon or using an object, state that 'your turn can include a variety of flourishes that require neither your action nor your move.' Does this mean that you cannot draw a weapon as part of an opportunity attack, or draw a focus to make an opportunity attack with a spell (via the War Caster feat), since these actions are available specifically on your own turn?
AradonTemplar wrote:
A424: I just found the Duel Wielder feat, which allows two weapon fighting even if the weapons aren't light. Looks like I'll be taking that one! Thanks everyone for your answers.
AradonTemplar wrote:
Q427: Do natural attacks have any specific weapon qualities (I.E., light, finesse, simple, martial, etc.). For my case, specifically, I am wondering if they count as simple weapons [for use in conjunction with the monk's unarmed strike bonus action].
I have been unable to find anything on this issue in the PHB thus far.
Q428: if you take a feat that gives an ability boost, and you're already maxed in that ability, can you take the boost in a different ability? Ex: Heavy Armor Master gives +1 Str, but if you already have a 20 Str, can you take it in Con or maybe Dex? Or do you "lose" the ability score boost?
Q429: If a PC wants to shove (trip or push) an opponent, does he need to expend his full action or just an attack? The combat section of the PHB says it is an "attack action". That is ambiguous to me.
Example, can a PC try to trip as an opportunity attack (instead of doing a weapon attack)?
Rhenny wrote:
ank wrote:
Wolf118 wrote:
Sorry this is a fresh Question:
Q429 : Multiclassing a Half Elf Paladin (Oath of the Ancients) and Fey Pact Warlock. When casting Eldritch Blast it states at 5th level I get two blasts. I am 6th level but only Warlock 3 and Paladin 3. Do I get two blasts? I think as written I should only get one but it would be appropriately powered to act at your character (6th) rather than your class level. Was wondering if there was any official guidance?
StevenandGabriela wrote:
A419: Yes, Karibou. You're correct in assuming that there is only one set of feat rules. I don't have the PHB in front of me, but the revision of the core rules PDF actually removed the Chapter # from the text. If the PHB still says Chapter 5, then it's a typo.
So we ran a demo session this past weekend, and let people roll their own characters if they so chose. One player created an elven rogue and legitimately rolled an 18 on 4d6, so he started with a Dex of 20. Between the fact that he had an extra +2 to hit over the pregens in the Starter Set, and the fact that the player was smart enough to frequently leverage Sneak Attack, he was crushing foes which the other players were evenly matched against.
So my question is:
Q420: According to the new edition, the prefered method of character creation is the 4d6 method. But did I miss something? Is there (or should there be?) a maximum for starting ability scores when you roll 4d6? The other two methods seem to max a starting character at 17 (15 plus 2 for racial). I seem to remember that in previous editions, there was a guideline that if the total of a character's was above +X or below -Y, the character wasn't considered to be playable.
A420: Rolling method has no maximum, nor does it have a minimum so it can range between 3-18.
Avross wrote:
Serethus wrote:
Q422 Does cantrip damage scale by character level or by class level?
Q423: When in wildshape form you assume the HD and Hit Points of the beast. Do feats such as Tough or Dwarven toughness apply?
(ie. you shift into a brown bear which has 4d10+12 hit points. Do you get to apply toughness onto this for an additional +8 hit points?)
TDarien wrote:
TonyBuc wrote:
I have not seen an answer for this for 5e and may have missed it in the PHB, but is there friendly fire with AOE spells? If I cast sleep, for example into a melee am I at risk for putting party members asleep? Most of the spells say creature(s) and not allies or enemies which makes me think they affect anything in their radius.
Q425 (424 wasn't numbered!): How does the Magic Initiate feat's 1st level spell work with a character who can already cast spells? Feat text states you "learn" the spell: can you cast the spell with your existing spell slots *and* once per long rest as a 1st level spell, or can you ONLY cast it once per long rest as a 1st level spell? Thanks!
I've looked over the combat section, and did not see anything about a charge action. Are there no special rules or benefits for charging in the new edition?
nesbit37 wrote:
Q427: There's no description for the Weaver's Tools in the equipment section. What do people imagine is in 5lb of portable tools for weavers?
Q428: warlock starting equipment with concerns to AL (so may be a bit less of "speak to your DM" answer), if i take a quarterstaff as my simple weapon and an arcane focus, can the focus be a crystal implanted into quarterstaff so it functions as both my focus and the weapon, alternatively, would just taking an arcane focus that is a staff count as a quarterstaff with the same 1d6 damage...which would also open up that starting EQ slot I was using for the quarterstaff. The short version is that I'm looking to use one item as both, I'm not picky on if I would need to use two equipment slots initially to pick it.
edit: think i've got this worked out
I could take a staff arcane focus, which even if it doesn't count as a quarterstaff technically, would still resemble one for imp. weapon rules. This would also leave myself open to take a different simple weapon instead of a quarterstaff that would be easier to manage as a backup.
Though if anyone disagrees with this assessment, let me know!
Q429: If I want to intimidate a foe what will my foe use to counter my intimidate check? From my experience with previous editions I feel it should be wisdom, however, I don't see anywhere in the PHB where checks and counter checks are spelled out unless two people choose to do the same check against each other (intimidate vs. intimidate).
Q430: About the Crossbow Expert feat: *Being within 5 feet of a hostile creature doesnt impose disadvantage on your ranged attack roll....
It doesnt specify crossbows, so oes this apply for all ranged attacks, like spells, longbow etc?
A430: Yes. If you want to rationalise it, the practice with the crossbow raised your awareness of your immediate area to the point where looking out for enemies doesn't distract you from aiming.
Q431: How does reach work with creatures that have varying reach attacks. For example, an Adult Red Dragon has a reach 5, reach 10, and reach 15 attack. If you go from 5 to 10 feet, do you provoke because you exited the reach of his claws? What if you go from 10 to 15? If it's only the longest weapon, does that mean a dragon can opportunity attack with his 15 foot reach tail?
Likewise, does a human with a polearm trigger opportunity attacks when you go from 5 feet to 10 feet, or when you from 10 feet to 15 feet? The rules say you have +5 feet when you *attack* with a reach weapon, but you aren't attacking when the creature leaves your space.
A431: The devs (Mike Mearls and Jeremy Crawford) said you provoke when leaving your reach, which means the last 5 ft space before exiting it. For for varying reach value, i assume the greatest one is used to calculate reach in this case.
**Awakened Mind ** page 110, PHB
"Starting at 1st level, your alien knowledge gives you the ability to touch the minds of other creatures. You can communicate telepathically with any creature you can see within 30 feet of you..."
Can the creature that's communicated with mentally reply? Or is it one way?
RAW seems like it's one-way, but I'm not certain. It seems a bit ambiguous.
Q432: Spellcasters can prepare more spells than they have slots and can re-prepare their spells during a short rest. So, what is the purpose of having additional prepared spells that can't be cast if you can simply change which spells are prepared and assign to your empty slots after a short rest?
tomjscott wrote:
Suzume_Stjohn wrote:
Q434: Are there rules for shooting ranged weapons into melee? We found only rules about shooting ranged weapons while the shooter is at melee on page 195 of the PHB.
Opieus wrote:
tomjscott wrote:
Q435: If a monk follows the monastic tradition of the way of the four elements, and uses the water whip ability does there have
to be any water present near the target?
Itouchmyelf wrote:
Q436: As a druid, if you were to cast Barkskin on yourself would it stay active after shifting into an animal form?
For example: I cast barkskin on myself which states that my AC can never be below 16. Barkskin lasts 1 hour. I then shift into a Brown Bear, which has an AC of 11. Since I have Barkskin active, does the shapeshifted form of the Brown Bear now have an AC of 16?
Thanks
DilboSwaggins wrote:
Plaguescarred wrote:
Question #437
Ok quick question. Sorry if it has been answered but I can't seem to get the search to work from my phone.
Cleric Domains. The spells you get from your respective domain don't seem too clear, IMO, if they use spell slots or not.
Are they just extra spells known that require a spell slot be used when cast and obviously they would grow in level potency depending on the slot used.
Or are they extra known spells you can cast once per day (between full rests) and don't use spell slots but grow in potency based on your level when you cast them? Or extra spells you can cast once per day (no slot charge) that stay the level they are when you learn them?
Side question, cantrips always stay level 0 and don't grow with our character correct?
Thanks for being patient with my questions and does anyone have a definite answer?
Jecks918 wrote:
Q438:
Previous editions had the requirement that you be at least one size smaller then your mount. I couldnt find that rule, is that still a rule in 5e?
Lets say you are a halfling (small) ranger, with a beast companion of a Pteranodon (medium beast). Can you mount your animal companion and then have a 60 ft fly speed without provoking AoO at lvl3?
obsid wrote:
Couple questions which seem to have slipped through the cracks:
Q427: There's no description for the Weaver's Tools in the equipment section. What do people imagine is in 5lb of portable tools for weavers?
Q:439 When Two Weapon Fighting, can you move after your attack and then use your Bonus action Offhand attack? Attack, move 5', Offhand bonus attack. Thanks.
A439: Yes.
Q:440
Sorry if this has already been asked, but I searched and did not find anything in the forums. In the class specifics of the rouge, it states the rouge gets sneak attack when he has advantage in combat, but does not specify when he wold have advantage. Since flanking is no longer valid, other than sneaking up on someone unaware, when else would the rouge get advantage in combat that would allow him to take advantage of this?
A440: http://community.wizards.com/forum/player-help/threads/4130026
Q441: Ritual casting and concentration spells : If a Cleric has a concentration spell on (say Bless), and casts a a spell that usually doesn't need concentration as a Ritual (say Augury), does it break his concentration ?
Q442: (as a bonus) If attacked when castign a ritual that's not concentration needing usually, what are RAW rules about taking damage ? no concentration check needed ?
A441: No.
A442: No concentration check needed.
Well, I read the rules again, and in fact, you're wrong (according to the Basic Rules PDF, V2) :
Page 79 : "When you cast a spell with a casting time longer than a single action or reaction, you must spend your action each turn casting the spell, and you must maintain your concentration while you do so."
so :
A441: Any spell cast as a Ritual needs concentration, hence it interrupts any other concentration spell.
A442: Any spell cast as a Ritual needs concentration, hence taking damage means you need to pass a concentration saving throw.
Q443: If you dismiss a familiar, then take an hour to recast it, does it summon a new familiar or is it the same exact creature? This matters because some familiars get once per day abilities, which if used, would not be available again after a second casting if the familiar is the same exact creature (Bob the Mephit, vs. Generic Mephit 1, Generic Mephit 2 etc.).
Q444: Do you need to make some sort of concentration check if you are jostled during spellcasting? For example, if you are sitting in the back of a moving wagon, casting a ritual.
A443. If you choose to "dismiss (your familiar) forever," I would infer that a subsequent casting would summon a new familiar. I assume you're talking about a Quasit, as it is the only familiar I found with a daily ability and I don't see stats for a Mephit in the PHB, nor is it mentioned as a viable wizard or warlock familiar.
I suppose if you really wanted to spend an hour and 10g to get extra daily uses of your Quasit's scare abilitiy, it would work as written. However, I'd probably avoid doing this personally, as it tends to invalidate the concept of a "familiar" and creates more of an army of expendible spell-like effects. Especially in the case of a Warlock, a DM could always rule that your patron sends you the same familiar whenever you cast the spell, whether you like it or not, and thus its daily abilities don't refresh.
A444. See post #1363 above- yes, if the DM rules the distraction relevant enough to warrant a concentration saving throw, ritual casting would require it as well.
I'd probably be comfortable spending 10gp per scare.
Q445
Okay, hopefully not a stupid question.
Spells Known vs. Spell slots.
I understand the spell slot concept. The class chart dictates how many slots of each spell level per character level. Lower level spells can fill a higher level spell slot but not the other way around. It's the prepared/known concept that's tricking me a bit. the primary stat bonus times character level determines how many spells (across all avaialble spell levels) can be prepared, but what determines how many spells you can put into your spell book?
Example. At 1st level, A cleric with 16 Wisdom has 2 slots. He can perpare 3 spells (+3 wis bonus x1). I can't find anything that says how many spells he can prepare from? Certainly not all level 1 spells? Or is that actually the concept. All level 1 spells are available for preparing?
TomPlisss wrote:
AdamicusRex wrote:
2Chlorobutanal wrote:
AdamicusRex wrote:
Q446: Can you make someone immune to an antimagic field using the wish spell?
A446: I think you can, for 8 hours.
Q447 Where are the rules for crawling? In the movement section there is a heading but it describes difficult terrain not crawling.
A447: Under Climbing, Swimming, and Crawling (Basic rules pg. 64)
Could you be more specific? I see climbing and swimming but the paragraph omits any mention of crawling other than the header. Is the assumption that it behaves the same? Makes sense but I wanted to be sure as this will likely come up often for me.
EDIT: PHB, P.191: Crawling adds 1 square to the cost of each movement.
Every foot o f movement while
crawling costs 1 extra foot. Crawling 1 foot in difficult
terrain, therefore, costs 3 feet o f movement.
Veleria wrote:
Thank you both!
Veleria wrote:
Q448:
So I'm a level 17 half-orc monk who crits with a martial arts extra attack doing d10 damage, do I get Savage Attacks bonus extra weapon dice for a "melee weapon attack"?
obsid wrote:
But the point of his question (I assume) is that Unarmed Strike's don't have weapon dice. According to the table they do "1 Bludgeoning". So what'd be added?
Yunru wrote:
jonathonhawke wrote:
jonathonhawke wrote:
obsid wrote:
Q449: Does the Bardic Ability Jack of All Trades apply to Initiative?
Jack of All Trades
Starting at 2nd level, you can add half you proficiency bonus, rounded down, to any ability check you make that doesn't already include your proficiency bonus.
Initiative
At the beginning of every combat, you roll initiative by making a Dexterity check.
As intended, the Jack of All Trades ability seems to apply to Skill Checks that a character could be proficient in. As writen though, it looks like it clearly applies. Is there anything else that would clear this up?
A449:
As written, yes, it does.
Good Lord, 449 questions? I'm sure this has been asked several times in the 34 pages behind me, but...
Q450: Does dropping an object count as interacting with it? More specifically, if you drop one weapon in combat and draw another, can you still attack that turn?
Q451: Are you able to move through enemy squares without provoking? (Having looked through the rulebook it only suggests they get an opportunity attack when you leave their reach, not by passing through, unless moving through their squares counts as leaving one to enter another?)
Ansbach wrote:
KhatMan wrote:
CorwynnMaelstrom wrote:
SilentSin wrote:
Q452: How does spending hit dice work as a Wild Shaped Druid?
If you've taken damage in druid form, then cast wild shape and take further damage (but not enough to knock you out of wild shape), and choose to maintain the form through a short rest and spend hit dice- which set of hit points do they apply to?
jsenff wrote:
Q:452
On page 94 of the adventure Hoard of the Dragon Queen there are a few magic items that require attunement. I figure this requires some type of bonding ritual or something to the user but I cant find anything about attunement in the Players Handbook or the adventure. Am I missing something in the books? Otherwise can someone explain how this works?
I takes the duration of a short rest, and it can't be the same short rest you detect what it does. Also you can only attune 3 items at most.
A452 - Dungeon Master’s Basic Rules Version 0.1 pg. 59
"Certain magic items require a user to attune to them
before their magical properties can be used. Attuning
to a magic item requires that you spend a short rest
concentrating on it (this can’t be the same short rest
used to learn an item’s properties). Depending on the
nature of the item, this concentration can take the
form of prayers, weapon practice, or meditation. In any
case, the concentration period must be uninterrupted.
Once you are attuned to an item, you can use its
magical properties.
An item can be attuned to only one creature at a time.
A creature can be attuned to no more than three magic
items at any given time, and you can attune yourself to
only one item during a short rest.
Your attunement to an item ends when the item has
been more than 100 feet away from you for 24 hours
and when you die. You can also voluntarily end your
attunement to an item with another short rest."
KhatMan wrote:
2Chlorobutanal wrote:
Q.452 There are several effects that end when an enemy is attacked. For this purpose, does magic missile count as making an attack. It does "hit" and "damage" but there is no attack roll. Seems counterintuitve to suggest it is not an attack. I know the PhB says that when you roll a d20 to hit, it is an attack, but that doesn't mean nothing else is ever considered an attack.
JohnnyBlaise wrote:
Q453: Magical Armor says it resizes to fit the form of the wearer. A druid when he uses wildshape may decide which items to merge and which to keep unmerged. So my question is... if a druid has magical armor and wildshapes into a bear (deciding not to merge the armor) would the bear be allowed to wear the armor?
A453: I'd say no its not practical for a bear to wear an armor based on the it’s shape and size as the armor or originally made for a humanoid.
Q454: Does "Flanking" still exist in 5th Edition?
Q455: Does "Charge" still exist in 5th Edition?
A 454: No
A 455: It is no longer an available action during combat (it was in some versions of the playtest), but there is now a Feat in the PHB called Charger (pg. 165). It allows you to use a bonus action to make an a weapon attack or to shove a creature when you use your action to Dash.
KhatMan wrote:
Q:456
When you cast a spell as a Sorc and you get a wild magic surge though rolling a 1 or DM intervention do you get :
A: a random roll on the wild magic table for the effect or
B: the normal spell you cast + a random roll on the wild magic table for the effect
Q457 (I think): Can you load and fire a sling with one hand? e.g., with a shield in one hand, can you load and fire a sling with your one remaining hand?
iatesand wrote:
downlobot wrote:
Q:458 Can beasts summoned by the Find Familiar spell (PHB pg. 240) attack independently during combat, or can they only attack when delivering a spell on behalf of the caster? Specifically, if instructed in advance, can a familiar employ a bite or claw attack each round in addition to its owner's independent melee or ranged attacks?
avolakia wrote:
I unfortunately do not have the time to read through 36 pages of questions, so if this is a repeat, I'm sorry. Also, I'm a complete noob to D&D, so forgive me.
Q460: To make a ranged attack (longbow) I roll a D20 + Dex mod (2) + Proficiency (2) to see if I hit. Then I roll 1d8 + Dex mod (2) + Proficiency (2) for damage. Is this correct?
Q461: My character has 2 daggers for close combat. These count as finesse weapons, so I can add a Dex mod and not a Str mod (for melee), correct?
Thanks in advance!
Q. 462: Does equipping a shield count as "donning armor" for purposes of ending Mage Armor?
energeticjen wrote:
JohnnyBlaise wrote:
Rymel wrote:
Q459 What are the paladin class restriction are they same as previous editions? LG,LN and LE? (I don't see it listed in the 5.0 Players Handbook)
DravinClaw wrote:
Rymel wrote:
alienux wrote:
A462: Yes i think so since shield appear on the table for Donning/Doffing Armor on PHB pg. 146
Q463 (?) Great Weapon Master, PHB Page 167- I find the description the way it is, a bit redundant. Is it basically just roll a crit and get the bonus attack, or is it worded wrong and should it be "roll a crit or drop a creature to 0 (crit or not) to get a bonus attack?"
Hope that makes sense.
A463: How i read Great Weapon Master, you can make an attack as a bonus action when with a melee weapon you either you score a critical hit or reduce a creature to 0 hit points.
The_Fighter wrote:
Ok! That makes much more sense to me. I was just reading the descriptor wrong (reading the "one" as a crit hit, not a melee weapon).
Q464: Do the base-race ability score mods, stack with the sub-race mods?
e.g.: If I'm a Wood Elf, I'd get the +2 to DEX for being an elf in general, plus the +1 to WIS for being a Wood Elf, correct?
Q465: If I'm at a Disadvantage, but have an Inspiration point to use, can I use that to negate the Disadvantage and have my roll be a standard 1d20?
Synjin wrote:
Q466: would a character who grows or shrinks from repeated Wild Surges ever be a different size category? Or would they just be an incredibly tall (or short) creature of their original size category?
SpedGuy wrote:
A466: A medum creature must have at least 5 feet to fight effectivly. Halfings are the smallest PC race at 3 feet tall the next smallest is gnomes at 3 to 4 feet, but they are also both small sized. Smallest medium PC race is dwarves at 4-5 feet tall. The tallest PC races are half-orc 5 to "well over 6 feet" and dragonborn which is "well over 6 feet tall". Given these numbers I find it hard to believe that a small creature could be taller then 5 feet tall.
The next larger size after medium is Large size which needs at least 10 feet to fight effectivly. I would say once you are taller then 10 feet tall then you would be large sized. DM could decide to make you large sized anywhere from 8-10 feet, but could choose not to. Likewise if you were under 4 feet tall I would say you should be considered small sized.
celtwarrior wrote:
Q467: How do items that grant ability score bonuses interact with level-based ability score increases?
E.g., Character Strength is 12; equips Gauntlets of Ogre Power, Strength set to 19; reaches level 4, +1 to Strength.
Is Strength now 13 (but treated as 19) or 20?
I assume it's the former, but effectively penalizing the classes that would most want the Gauntlets (by reducing the incentive to increase Strength) feels odd.
CahPahkah wrote:
I'm building a polearm-centric Fighter with a question about opportunity attacks.
The Combat section (p.195) says "You can make an opportunity attack when a hostile creature that you can see moves out of your reach.
The Reach weapon property (p.147) states that it adds 5ft to your normal reach when you attack with it.
I know the Polearm Master feat (p.168) says enemies provoke "when they enter your reach". Does a Reach weapon not allow opportunity attacks when someone ten feet away from you moves closer, or moves elsewhere within your reach?
AH_unc_samurai wrote:
Q:469 When looking at proficiences, the fighter gains profciencies in all armor and matrial weapons. However under the feat secction in order to gain proficiency with light armor you have to take the feat. Does this then mean the fighter has those feats and would gain the stat increases that the feat grants?
A 469: No, the fighter has those proficiencies as a class feature.
The feat is useful for someone who's class or race doesn't already give them the light armor proficiency.
2Chlorobutanal wrote:
Yes they could. But currently none exist that do.
Q470 (I think)
How do temporary hit points react with wounds?
Background: Playing a tiefling warlock. I have Dark One's Blessing which grants me 6 temp hit points. Now if I am wounded for say 4 hit points at some point, and in the same fight reduce a creature to 0 (zero) hit points I gain the 6 temp hp. This puts me at +2 over my current max. When the temp hit points disapate, am I at full health or down by 4 hp again? This is of course barring any further injuries during the course of the fight.
A470: If you have temporary hit points and receive more of them, you decide whether to keep the ones you have or to gain the new ones. So in your exemple you'd choose between keeping the 2 THP you have or get 6 THP. Finally unless a feature that grants you temporary hit points has a duration, they last until they’re depleted or you finish a long rest, at which point you are at max HP. If they are depleted by taking damage which reduced your actual max HP, then you'll have whatever HP remaining after the hit.
Please continue to number your comments so people can follow the train of thought.
Synjin wrote:
Q471 - XP Cap The information I am reading on the XP cap seems to be a suggestion and not a rule. Am I reading this wrong? If I have a party of adventurers who leave the planned trail for a bit and encounter a wondering monster group and this sends them over the cap are they penalized for their curiosity? Do you tell them, "oh well, the next fight or 2 will not earn you xp and you should learn to follow the rules better." I have a group playing Encounters Wednesday nights who crossed that boundary half way through the 1st chapter and have several more hours (game time) and many more quests to finish before dawn, (end of the chapter). Do I tell them they have to make a new character to continue or that their current characyer has learned all he can and will get no more experience. There are players up in arms over this issue and several have said they will begin skipping out on the adventure until the next week or so when they can begin earning again. I have heard from others that it is a hard rule and xp earning stops at the level cap.
Q472 - This seems to be an AL question. If so - the XP cap is a hard and fast rule. Players cannot get more XP than the cap for that Episode. I will find the link to the discussion on the AL forums and edit this answer with it.
EDIT:
http://community.wizards.com/forum/dd-adventurers-league/threads/4127756
http://community.wizards.com/forum/dd-adventurers-league/threads/4126936
The last post in the 2nd thread is the most significant answer;
Skerrit wrote:
Q:473
Wild surge part 2
A456: You get the normal spell you cast AND THEN a random roll on the wild magic table (if the DM asks you to roll the wild surge d20 and you roll a 1 or the DM resets your tides of chaos). The language says "Immediatly after you cast a sorcerer spell of 1st level or higher, the DM can have you roll a D20. If you roll a 1, roll on the wild magic surge table.." That part about "immediatly after" means that the spell that you cast succeeds and its effects occur, and then whatever magic surge happens goes off (so if you polymorph yourself by accidnet for instance your spell still goes off before you polymorph).
shivafang wrote:
A473: I always took it to mean you cast an additional spell in addition to the one you cast that triggered the Wild Surge (And it must mean, because it happens after the spell is cast)
Neither of the order of operations you suggested apply.
1) You cast sleep (fully, targets make saving throw or fall assleep)
2) The DM asks you for a wild surge roll (does not happen automatically)
3) You roll. End here unless you roll a 1.
4) Assuming roll of 13-14 You cast confsion centered on your self.
5) Resolve confusion (yes, you cast a 2nd spell)
That raises a few more questions for me;
Q474: When you cast a spell as a bonus action, you cannot cast any more spells of first level or higher that turn. If you cast a 1st level or higher spell as a bonus action (example - a quickened spell) and you trigger a wild surge - what happens when a "You cast..." result appears?
I would assume the "Can't" takes precident, but I believe that's a M:tG rule not a D&D one...
Q475: When you cast a spell as a result of a Wild Surge, does it trigger another opportunity for the DM to ask for a Wild Surge check, since the sorcerer cast another spell of 1st level or higher?
Synjin wrote:
shivafang wrote:
BloodyTemplar wrote:
R:Q475
See I think thats where its wrong, you never cast the second spell, you only cast the first
1) You cast sleep (its clearly states that Immediatly after you cast a sorcerer spell of 1st level or higher,)
2) The DM asks you for a wild surge roll (does not happen automatically)
3) You roll. End here unless you roll a 1.
4) Assuming roll of 13-14 You cast confsion centered on your self.
5) Resolve confusion instead of Sleep
I have a hard time thinking that a wild surge is going toFORCE you to stop and cast another spell. This is clearly not what happens. You cast a spell, get a wild surge and it screws up your spell in some way roll d100
How can it be anything but that? If it was they would not have You Cast on some and effects on others
This is clearly,
I cast Sleep <Wildsurge> I resolve Confusion instead do to the surge results. Now I can see some of the other effects that dont say Cast adding as a secondary effect, The feather beard or what not But If it says You Cast, then it clearly is saying No Im sorry but you actually cast...XXX
Q:476 on page 186 of PHB it talks about Short Rest. It say that you can spend one or more Hit Dice up to the the max number of Hit Dice and roll the die and add Con modifer to regain hit points equal to the total. What does this mean to spend a Hit Dice, and what dice are you rolling (i.e. d6, d8, ect..)?
iatesand wrote:
A:476
Lets say you have a 5th level fighter 2nd lvl cleric thats 5d10 HD and 2d8 HD on a rest you can spend these HD rolls (you know roll then 1d10 or 1d8) to heal up. If you take another short rest you only have 4d10 becase you spent one last rest. when you run out of d10 you may chose to use the d8 HD to heal, and you keep this up will you run out all HD you have or you take a Long Rest and get them back.
Artemis01 wrote:
Artemis01 wrote:
A469: No. Proficiency in Medium Armor doesn't give you feats which give you Proficiency in Medium Armor.
Armor proficiency feats are intended for characters who don't already have proficiency in that armor type.
Example; The feat "Moderately Armored" gives you two benefits:
1) A +1 to Str or Dex
2) Proficiency in Medium Armor
A fighter already has the second benefit, so they *could* take the feat, but it would be kind of foolish.
shivafang wrote:
A475
After you cast a spell then that spell will resolve. Spell casting and resolution is not the same thing and they don’t happen at the same time. The wildsurge occurs between them , that’s why it say "Immediatly" after casting , you know before resolution. (Keep in mind that not all spells will resolve instantly Alarm, Antipathy /Sympathy, Delayed Blast FireBall blaa blaa blaa) That’s the only time you can get a surge, is after you cast the spell and see it it blows up on your face. IE wild magic. Did nobody ever read the original wild magic stuff back in 2nd edition?
If what you are saying is true (and as of yet there is nothing anywhere that say you cast a second spell) all a player has to do is say, I stop casting that second spell. No ill effect. Now there are several rules that govern what extra spells you can cast after the first and not of those rules fit the wild surge at all. It doesn’t say cast this as bonus spell or cast this as a reaction spell. It says Cast Spell XXX It doesn’t list these spells as effects like the rest of the list. It specifically says cast this spell.
Cast >Surge>Cast XXX Spell> Resolve is the order of casting. You can either imply the words “as a bonus spell” or “instead of” but in either cast you are implying. Let’s use some common sense here, what makes more sence .. its wild magic
Even when you go back to the original Wild Magic in Tome of Magic its worded the same way and the surge altered your original spell by the surge results. In case you didn’t play 2nd Ed back in the day
Artemis01 wrote:
Artemis01 wrote:
iatesand wrote:
iatesand wrote:
I am going to have to vote in favor of iatesand on this one. The idea that the surge makes you cast a second spell is just not sticking with the idea of wild magic. The way I read the rules is the Wild surge kind of modifies the spell that provoked it. So when it says to cast fireball then as a player you cast fireball instead of whatever spell you had in mind.
They should have labeled the spell as a bonus spell if that was the intended effect. The idea that you cast two spells feels wrong. It does not speak to me of wild magic and chaos. D&D 5th E is at the core a story telling Roleplaying game.
R475: I also read it as iatesand shivafang, Wild Surge are specifically rolled for immediately after you cast a sorcerer spell of 1st level or higher, which means the triggering spell is already cast.
EDIT To correct names
Plaguescarred wrote:
Can the Ranger's beast companion take reactions?
Replace may be the wrong word, if you cast a spell and get an effect you get the spell and effect EX: sleep and butterflies. but if that effect says YOU CAST XXX then that effect is the new spell takes the place of the old sleep becomes fireball
iatesand wrote:
But it's basic English. It doesn't say "you instead cast fireball" or "your spell turns into fireball" or something. It states that after casting a spell, you cast fireball. Which, imo, fits perfectly with a wild surge of magic as a result of casting a spell.
catonfire wrote:
A475:
Spell is cast, resolved, and triggers a surge and you roll.
If a second spell happens to take place, it is resolved in the same manner (same target area, for example) as the first. (SLEEPYBALLOFFLAMES! ... you nap and then you burn...)
There's no "replacement" in the mechanic. The mechanic is clearly resolved after a spell is completed.
People who don't like this effect should houserule it. Wild Magic is wild. You might want to just disallow the subclass.
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R475. (Wild Surge)
I agree that Wild Surges in 5E trigger a second, additional, spell if the result calls for a "you cast a (spell)."
The Wild Surge table is only used "After casting a sorcerer spell of 1st level or higher." Therefore, the PC's intended spell is already cast. A "replacement" wording would have been very easy to write, in my opinion, if the intent was to replace the first spell upon rolling a Wild Surge.
For those saying that "immediately after casting a spell" implies before the "resolution" of the spell, keep in mind that these terms (both "immediately" and "resolution") have no D&D-specific meaning. It's quite reasonable to assume that "immediately after casting a spell" means after everything which occurs upon casting the spell has resolved.
Even if one interprets "immediately after casting a spell" to mean "after I take the action, but before any results occur" (which may make sense to an MTG player but is really not consistent with 5E D&D actions), the language of the Wild Surge states that you "cast a (spell)...", which is the same language as the action you just took, which would work out something like this:
1. You cast burning hands
2. The DM calls for a Wild Surge roll, you roll a 1
3. You roll on the Wild Surge Chart and find that you cast fireball centered on yourself
So now you have "cast" two spells, but chronologically the first one cast is burning hands, so naturally one may infer that the burning hands "resolves" (again: a manufactured term) first, and then the fireball "resolves."
You end up with the same result in either interpretation.
Note that 5E D&D does not have the timing complexity of a CCG or even 4E D&D, so there are no rules to cover whether an "interrupt" situation is FIFO or LIFO. A resonable real-life interpreation would be that, between two equivalent "actions", the one that started first would finish first.
The only real exceptions I could see where an action would occur entirely inside of another action, fully interrupting it, are things such as the shield spell or Uncanny Dodge, which specifically talk about how they interrupt other actions. Wild Surge makes no mention of interrupting spellcasting. In fact, it says "after," which would imply sequential timing, not interrupting or concurrent timing.
shivafang wrote:
Plaguescarred wrote:
shivafang wrote:
A474: I'd say Wild Surge is more specific vs general rules for bonus action spellcasting.
A475: Yes, but only if its a soecerer spell. Wild Surge has not usage frequency limit.
Plaguescarred wrote:
I can just see it now:
"I cast fireball!"
"Roll for Wild Surge."
"Eurgh, 1."
*Rolls on table*
"I also cast fireball on myself..."
"Roll for Wild Surge."
Repeat ad infinitum. Or until unconscious.
Yunru wrote:
Eh it was easier for the repeat function (surely after the third self-fireball it'd be Eurgh?) :P
Yunru wrote:
Eh, better chances than the lottery.
Q476: As a two weapon fighting Fighter, can I attack with my main hand (say, 1d8+3 damage) shove with my off hand the same creature on the same turn?
Q476 Can the Ranger's beast companion take reactions?
A476: Not as written i fear. because the additional attack from Two-Weapon Fighting is not one of multiple attacks with the Attack action that you can replace with a Shove, its a seperate attack as a bonus action. You can ask your DM though, he might let it go!
A477: Yes a beast companion should have a reaction. But as written it seems like you couldn't command it to use it to make opportunity attack for exemple, not being one of the actions you can command it to do. You can ask your DM too, he might let it go!
A488: Yes the Dueling Fighting Style works with a shield.
R488: ...as well as with Foci or anything else that's not a weapon.
R476: FYI Managing Editor Jeremy Crawford confirmed on twitter that the Wild Surge is in addition to the spell's effect.
The question should have been when you get CAST A SPELL in a wild surge do you cast 2 spells as a result. I think we are all on agreance witht the effects beig in addition. Its that wording, cast a spell that eads me to say it replaces the spell you are casting.
catonfire wrote:
Q489
Should I assume that expensive material components for spells are *not* consumed in the casting unless the spell specifically says otherwise?
Some spells state the components are consumed and some do not. For example:
The material components for Stoneskin: "diamond dust worth 100 gp, which the spell consumes"
For Gate: "a diamond worth 5000 gp"
By my reading of the rules, the diamond used to cast a Gate spell is what the third edition rules would have referred to as a 'focus'. The spellcaster only needs one and uses it every time he casts Gate. Would this be a fair reading?
Thanks!
A489: If a spell states that a material component is consumed by the spell, the caster must provide this component for each casting of the spell. (Basic rules pg. 79)
Otherwise, its not consumed.
Q490: If a 6th lvl Sorcerer with a Draconic Ancestry: Gold(fire) and a Charisma of 18 casts a Scorching Ray spell at three different targets, what is the damage to each target?
Relevant rule text:
Elemental Affinity
Starting at 6th level, when you cast a spell that deals damage of the type associated with your draconic ancestry, add your Charisma modifier to that damage.
A490: 2d6+4
A490:
Spell + modifies like int or cha are applied once per creature
catonfire wrote:
shivafang wrote:
Plaguescarred wrote:
shivafang wrote:
This post is R490
SilentSin wrote:
That’s only because magic missile doesn’t have an attack roll or save, it’s kind of unique in that way. Does having an attack roll in some way entitle the spell to extra damage?
double post!
As long as I have the space, so is 4 rays somehow different than 4 missiles? A lot of spells follow this line of damage, going back and reading that other rules it would seem a single spell no matter how many rays or bolts of missiles is a single source of damage, the player is just dividing it up. Unless that attack roll/save implies that its more powerful?
R490
catonfire wrote:
shivafang wrote:
catonfire wrote:
**Question** You can take your action to dash which basically allows you to take a doublle move and at 2nd level the rogue gets cunning action that allows him to take the dash action as a bonus action. If you take the dash action as a bonus action then can you use your regular action to move again making it a triple move? I am running the D&D 5th starter set and the the halfing rogue that has the slowest move speed in the party was able to outrun and catch up to someone with a higher speed. This does not seem to make sense to me so could someone please tell me how this properly works and if there is anything in the players handbook about this because I cannot find it. Thanks
Question# 491
~~**Question** You can take your action to dash which basically allows you to take a doublle move and at 2nd level the rogue gets cunning action that allows him to take the dash action as a bonus action. If you take the dash action as a bonus action then can you use your regular action to move again making it a triple move? I am running the D&D 5th starter set and the the halfing rogue that has the slowest move speed in the party was able to outrun and catch up to someone with a higher speed. This does not seem to make sense to me so could someone please tell me how this properly works and if there is anything in the players handbook about this because I cannot find it. Thanks
Question# 491
~~**Question** You can take your action to dash which basically allows you to take a doublle move and at 2nd level the rogue gets cunning action that allows him to take the dash action as a bonus action. If you take the dash action as a bonus action then can you use your regular action to move again making it a triple move? I am running the D&D 5th starter set and the the halfing rogue that has the slowest move speed in the party was able to outrun and catch up to someone with a higher speed. This does not seem to make sense to me so could someone please tell me how this properly works and if there is anything in the players handbook about this because I cannot find it. Thanks
Question # 492
Is it just me or does the multiclassing seem to be broken and over powering from what Im understanding a wizard can multi class with 1 level of fighter and then be able to cast any spells that he has while wearing full plate armor without any penalties or chance of spell failure. Am I missing something or ddoes 5th edition have some other way to balance this out that Im just not grasping
Question # 493 A wood elf monk2 barb5 rog 2 fighter 2 with the mobile feat can move 260 feet with a full move?? It seems that the multiclassing is very broken or I am missing something
A491: Yes your speed would be x3.
A492: You must be proficient with the armor you are wearing to cast a spell and multiclassing or feats are good ways to obtain armor proficiencies.
Note that MC Fighter doesn't give full plate proficiency which heavy armor since it only give up to medium one.
A493: Optimizing speed by taking all the game elements increasing speed, action or movement should give you amazing movement yes.
Plaguescarred wrote:
Q494, Prestidigitation, the use of 'trinket' in the spell disappointing and confusing, it is a carry over from the play test where Trinkets [with a capital 'T'] did not exist. now that Trinkets exist as a defined object it is confused with a trinket [with a small 't'] but i assume they have nothing to do with each other?
How are "At Will" abilities and spells used? Are they seperate from normal actions? Can they be used at any time (outside of your turn)
A494: Its probably not limited to the Trinket list alone but anything of trivial value, a DM could always refer to it if desired. FYI The Sailor and Entertainer's equipment can also have a trinket, Sailor even specifically refers to rolling for one.
A495: At-wills abilities means they usable over and over without being depleted. Wether it has a usage cost, such as an action is a different question and depends on the game element. If it require an action or bonus action, it will be used on your turn only while a reaction can be used once per round on your or other creature's turn.
Plaguescarred wrote:
Makabriel2 wrote:
A495
Makabriel2 wrote:
RE: Q495
So for the sake of discussion, Does making a spell "At Will" also grant it the benefits of a cantrip? By the rules, I can cast Eldritch Blast (A 1 action cantrip) and Hex (a 1st level bonus action spell). With Armor of Shadows making Mage armor an At Will spell (like a Cantrip) can I cast Mage Armor and Hex?
A495: No, it would still be a X-level spell that uses no spell slot because its usable at will. Even though the druid feature Thousand Forms let you use alter self at will, and the warlock invocation Armor of Shadows let you use mage armor at will, that doesn't make them cantrip. A cantrip is a distinct spell category.
Just wanted to check: if a spellcaster casts a spell that requires concentration to maintain, can he on his next turn cast another spell, as long as it doesn't require concentration, without stopping the first one?
A496: Yes casting a non-concentration spell doesn't break your concentration.
Hey all,
If a creature or player is surprised, do they lose their Dex mod to AC in 5E?
Thanks
A497: No being surprised doesn't affect AC. If you’re surprised, you can’t move or take an action on your first turn of the combat, and you can’t take a reaction until that turn ends, that's all.
Plaguescarred wrote:
Q498.
I didn't play 3.5, only 4E. I am somewhat miffed by the 5E spell stuff. I have been searching for more information for days, and reading the PHB information over and over again. I think I understand it, then read something else that throws me off.
Who rolls the Spell Save DC (the target or the caster)? When the hay does Spell Save DC apply and to what? The spell Ray of Frost calls for a ranged spell attack, but what stat am I attacking and what does the defender do (auto hit like a weapon, or do they roll a Spell Save DC)?
I would love to see a play example of a damaging Cantrip and a Spell.
Thank you.
Jay_Ibero_911 wrote:
Forlorn_Wolf wrote:
1- Got a question on ranged combat. When your shoot a bow or throw a dagger or shoot a spell and you miss, do you have a chance to hit a secondary target that in range?
2-when shooting in to combat where the enemy is in melee with a team member do i have a chance to hit my team mate?
R489 - thanks very much!
Q499
Are there any rules in 5th edition that cover overpowering and incapacitating opponents?
I know a successful grapple imposes the Grappled condition which lets you reduce an opponent's speed to zero, and also drag him around with you. The Grappler feat allows you to grapple again and impose the Restrained condition instead of Grappled... but even a restrained opponent isn't truly helpless. Third edition and Pathfinder offers players the ability to grapple, then pin and then tie up their foes. Can this be done in 5th edition?
The closest I can find to guidance is the small box - "Contests in Combat" - on p195 of the new PHB. It says that the DM should use the rules for grappling and shoving to extrapolate other contests in combat. Is the best thing just to say that pinning and incapacitating a character is another contest? Wouldn't a rule like this step on the toes of the Grappler feat? Although surely such a thing should be possible without taking the feat - especially as feats are now optional?
Iourn wrote:
shivafang wrote:
Q502
This is something that's been puzzling me for a while.
Is it possible to hide in an area that is *not* either "lightly obscured" or "heavily obscured"? The rules would seem to suggest that you need to be hidden either behind something or in shadows to have a chance of not being seen by observers.
However, if this is the case then all Perception and Passive Perception checks to find hidden foes would either be made at disadvantage (assuming a lightly obscured hiding place) or would be impossible (if the hiding place was heavily obscured). That can't be right, can it?
Say a fleeing thief hides in a trash can. The can blocks line of sight completely, so it must be a heavily obscured hiding place. Does that mean the thief is impossible to detect regardless of his Hide check because Perception checks into heavily obscured areas automatically fail? And how does that work with Invisible characters? Aren't they aways 'heavily obscured' by definition?
In the first encounter in the Lost Mine of Phandelver the party are ambushed by four goblins. Those goblins are specifically noted to be hiding in the woods - which I would take to mean they are hiding in moderate foliage, which would in turn mean they should have been lightly obscured, and Perception checks to spot them should have been made with disadvantage. However, the adventure text simply calls for a normal Perception check.
Is this a case of the rules being inconsistantly applied, or am I missing something?
The rules seem to make it very difficult to find hidden foes.
warbringerz wrote:
A502: Yes. Hiding from creature blinded or creaure that can't see you in a corridor or adjacent room is still be possible even if its not a heavily obscured area.
Q510: Can Unarmed Strike be a pact weapon for Pact of the Blade Warlocks?
Yunru wrote:
on the monk what is classesified as monk weapons now? and can they be used in a furry of blow attack?
A. 511
warbringerz wrote:
2Chlorobutanal wrote:
shivafang wrote:
Coup de Grace
Q512: Any rules on a Coup de Grace? I think I last saw this in the Dragonspear playtest.
BerkanDaleborn wrote:
if i got a 20 dex adn put on a magical item that boost my dex by +4 would i have a 24 dex? or would it stay at 20?
It'd be 24 unless the item says otherwise. Such items don't exist though, so it's not a problem.
warbringerz wrote:
as a monk of the 4 elements, when i attack with fangs of the fire snakes do i have to activate it each round?
if i hit a target can i spend 1 ki to just add the d10 damage?
Q513 - In the PHB it says when you critical you roll the damage dice twice, but someone told me that had changed to doing your maximum damage with the attack plus your rolled damage. I noticed on the Pax Prime live game just gone they were doing the criticals this alternate way. I presume the PHB is correct, but wanted to check.
A513: AFAIK crit rules have not changed, you do not max but instead roll additional damage dice,. The D&D Live game was either a misrecall, houserule or variant rule that will appear in the DMG.
warbringerz wrote:
Q516 (I think, as many of these latest posters have not adhered to the question numbering format)
My question is on "splash weapons" such as acid, holy water, oil, etc... The rules state that these can be splashed on targets within 5ft as well as thrown at targets up to 20ft and that regardless it is a ranged attack. But, if you are commiting a ranged attack on an enemy (that can see you and isn't incapacitated) within 5ft of you, doesn't that occur disadvantage? Was this the intent? Should I really have disadvantage on my ability to splash a liquid on someone next to me? Thanks in advance for the help!
A516: Yes, Ranged Attack in Close Combat impose disadvantage wether its splashed, thrown or shot.
R516: Thanks for the quick reply, Plague! I guess I have had some some incredible rolls spilling hot coffee on people next to me all these years Accidentally, of course!
Fear
Q517: Although there isn't a formal "Fear Check", or associated game mechanic, what ability check or other related rule can a Dungeon Master require/invoke when it appears that an individual/group, would likely have to resist the urge to run away from a frightening situation? Maybe a variant on a Dragon's Frightful Presence Action, applied judiciously to both PCs and DM controlled monsters.
So, with the extra attack feature, if you have a second weapon, does that weapon also get a second attack? Or no matter what, you only get 1 extra attack fromt he second weapon? Ex: Does that include unarmed with two weapon fighting?
PP
E-Tallitnics wrote:
shivafang wrote:
BerkanDaleborn wrote:
R517: I'd use effecct similar to the Frightful Prescence for frightened condition alone and effect similar to the spell Fear for frightened condition forcing to movement.
Q518
When rolling ability scores (the stats) using the standard method (4d6, drop lowest number), when is it okay or necessary to reroll?
In forums, I have seen it said that if total ability mod of all stats put together is 0 or less, then the character needs rerolled.
I have also seen where if all player stats are 13 or less, then the character should be rerolled.
A518: Whenever your DM tells you to. I know my DM does if it'd result in a character too weak or too strong (well actually he has us reroll the highest and lowest score).
A518: When agreed upon by DM and/or Player. There are no guidelines for rerolling ability scores.
Novama wrote:
Q519
What happens when one succeeds in casting True Polymorph on a familiar?
A519 You get to polymorph it to creature with same CR.
A519: Outside of what's stated in the spell? Nothing. If you're wondering, it'd still be your familiar.
Q520 Is there a way to qualify Eldritch Blast as wizard spell? Only way i know to get it at all as wizard is by feat and i don't think it counts as wizard spell then. I could try arguing that wizard spell is spell known by wizard :D Or the one known by wizard and not gain by multiclassing...
I'm asking this because I'd like to use empowered evocation on EB.
Q521 - Under 'down time' it lists an option for 'training' and states that training takes 250 days. Is this a typo? 250 days seems a bit much....
Q521 - Under 'down time' it lists an option for 'training' and states that training takes 250 days. Is this a typo? 250 days seems a bit much....
Yunru wrote:
Veradamos wrote:
A520: I don't know of any way to add Eldritch Blast on the wizard spell list..
A521: AFAIK Training time is not a typo. 250 days to learn a new language is not too long in my opininon.
Lucas_Blackstone wrote:
Q522: Sorcerers get "Insect Plague" as a L5 spell. Wizards don't. Is this an oversight?
Q523: The Paladin spell list mentions a L5 spell "Destructive Smite". This spell does not appear on page 231 of the PHB, which is where it ought to be. Contrariwise there is a spell "Destructive Wave" which is not on any spell list.
Q524: Does the 1st level Sorcerer / Wizard spell "Chromatic Orb" (PHB pg. 221) consume the 50 GP diamond listed as a material component? That's pretty expensive for L1.
A522: I don't know if wizard should get it.
A523: IIRC Destructive Smite was renamed Destructive Ward.
Spacewit wrote:
Yunru wrote:
Spacewit wrote:
AaronOfBarbaria wrote:
R513
Yunru wrote:
Spacewit wrote:
Q525 After a short rest, can an unconscious character spend his HD to regain consciousness?
Q526 If a wizard was unconscious during a short rest and is awakened after, can he still use the Arcane Recovery ability? In other words, does the wizard need to be conscious during the short rest to use the ability?
No idea what number this is, sorry, as the person I'm quoting didn't number his post either.
Spacewit wrote:
mbcestelle wrote:
A 524. No, chromatic orb does not consume the 50g diamond. Spells that consume material components say so either in the "components" entry (revivify, raise dead) or sometimes in the spell description (magic jar, Drawmij's Instant Summons). If nothing is noted about consumption, the material can be re-used for every casting (similar to a 3rd edition focus).
R 513. I agree that "+4 Dex" is not a specific exception to the general rule about stats capping at 20. A specific exception would list a different stat cap or the ability to ignore existing stat caps, such as the level 20 Barbarian class feature that specifically says a Barbarian's Strength and Constitution may increase to 24.
shivafang wrote:
warbringerz wrote:
got a question on the spells,
1 when it says it can targert creatures does that effect the players too?
2 like a mass sleep or mass charm spell or anyother area effect spell with players in range of the targer monster?
3 would the effects go to my team mates too?
4 another words would they have to make a saving throw vs my spell?
#528 - Does a bonus action from two-weapon fighting happen immediately? Or, can I make an attack with my primary weapon, move my speed, and then make my bonus action attack?
warbringerz wrote:
A528: Two Weapon Fighting doesn't say the bonus attack must happen immediatly after, so IMO you should be able to Breaking Up Your Move.
ok got another question, full of question this evening, just started a group to play 5e
#0001 on the veriation for human creation, the side note say its in ch 5 but its not in the book, whats i am saying is it looks like my playewrs hand book is missing this ch5 for the explaniation of the veried feats option for humans. what are the veration for creation charaters for feats at first lvl?
#2 when making a new charter can u select to remove one stat point from two different or a single stat to purch a feat at lvl 1?
#3 as a monk i use the quater staff, if i swing two-handed for 1d8+ dex damage and then use my bouns to swing again would i do an addition1d4+dex or 1d4+str?
#4 when scoring a crit i add (1d8+3 dex)+(1d8+3 dex)= 2d8+ 6dex? or is it jusr 2d8+ 3 dex?
A529: Answer re-numbered. Please preface your question with a #
1) Feats are in the PHB.
2) No.
3) Yes.
4) 2d8+3
warbringerz wrote:
Q529?
Hi, I picked up the 5e Starter Set for my sons 12th birthday and we are about ready to start playing, but I have a question first. Since I am DM'ing for him and his two friends (I've never played a game like this before) I wanted to get some clarification on saving throws. I've read the basic rules a few times, but just don't understand how to apply saving throws to the game. In what scenario would a PC use it? How exactly does it play out?
Thank-you to any and all replies. As I stated neither my son or I have ever played a game like this, but we both htink it looks very fun and inventive. I'm really hoping to create a good gamng experience for both of us and his friends.
warbringerz wrote:
Groot wrote:
Groot wrote:
Q531. Monk Question. when Monks use a monk weapon then use their bonus action to hit with an unarmed strike. Does the Unarmed strike deal 1D4 or 1D4+Dex dmg?
I ask because fighting with 2-weapons you don't add Dex (or Str) to the damage unless you take the specific feature.
thothra wrote:
thothra wrote:
Q532: The can the Sorcerer metamagic ability Empowered Spell be used to reroll the "hit point" dice of the Sleep spell? I suspect the answer is no, though it feels very much like it should work. A letter of the rule versus the spirit of the rule instance, perhaps?
A532: Only dice rolls which are specifically labelled as damage rolls are damage rolls, and only damage rolls are able to be affected by Empowered Spell.
The dice rolled to determine the effectiveness of a sleep spell are not a damage roll.
As for whether you can use "seems within the spirit of the ability" as a justification to ignore the letter of the rule, that is, as always, up to your DM.
Q533: I play a sorcerer and i've taken the metamagic "twinned spell"
(description here):
When you cast a spell that targets only one creature and doesn’t have a range o f self, you can spend a number of sorcery points equal to the spell’s level to target a second creature in range with the same spell (1 sorcery point if the spell is a cantrip).
So my question is: if i use a spell that can hit multiple target but that i focus on one (target), can i use twinned spell.
Example, can i use Magic Missile with "twinned spell" if i focus only one creature with my missile.
Thanks by advance
shivafang wrote:
A533: "targets only one creature" means exactly that - the spell targtets only one creature, not the spell can be used to target only one creature if you choose that.
Q/A 533: but is it more logic to have the following sentence:
When you cast a spell that can targets only one creature
Because without the "can", it can be unsterdand both way...
Actually the "can" would mean you could do it with every spell that targets. Can I target someone without targeting more people? Why yes, now I can twin it. Cue twinned four-beam Eldritch Blasts hitting eight people.
Overpromises wrote:
Overpromises wrote:
A530: // Groot
For some spell, it's impossible to avoid the half damage (except some very specific case: for eg, if you have fire resistance for a fireball or if you have a specific damage immunity....). The 90% rule is that you have 2 choices: take the fireball damage if you fail your saving throw, taking half of them if you succeed it.
Some very low level spell, has two "ending": take the damage or, if you succeed your saving throw, take no damage... but on all "high spell level", you normally take, at least, half damage.
Why is Lance not a heavy weapon when unmounted? I made a halfing paladin. I wanted two weapon fighting. I picked lance since it avoids the heavy modifier. My plan was to run in with lance, hit, drop it and use a warhammer. My DM wants to house rule the Lance to a D6 unmounted making it worthless to me. I would like some info on it.
TheTraitorApollo wrote:
Yunru wrote:
Healing specifically states what happens if it'd bring you above Max HP. "X bringing you above Max HP" is more specific than "gain X HP".
Which kinda contradicts my previous argument....
NEW ARGUMENT: There isn't a general rule about stats being capped. They're all specific to ABIs and feats.
A531 (I think...)
TheTraitorApollo wrote:
Groot wrote:
Q534: Are the level requirements for invocations character level or warlock level?
Moribund wrote:
SilentSin wrote:
Avross wrote:
Migelito16 wrote:
Q536: There seems to be a lot of confusion and I feel contradiction around casting with a 2-handed weapon or a combination of weapon(s)/shield taking up two hands. Why would the PHB include somatic and material elements (which are part of most spells) at all if they are not meant to be followed. To me it's clear that the intent is for a caster to have a free hand in order to use a spell requiring somatic or material components. This stops some aspect of power gaming and you must adjust accordingly in your character planning. There is even a feat that gives the benefit of casting a spell with somatic with hands occupied, further justifying that the intent is it does not work automatically. Allowing someone with a 2-handed sword to "shift" it quickly to the off hand during casting is a cheap cop out and does not maintain the intent. A long sword (versitile) I could see as it can be used one-handed. Dropping something "free action", casting, then picking up your item seems outright stupid and would have been addressed with an attack of opportunity in 3.5 (which made sense). Can anyone answer this?
Also, is there a place discuss game imbalances and raise issues that should be addressed with errata? Why is DEX so overpowered against all other stats? Why is perception also so unbalanced in terms of it's usefulness and search/investigation nerfed to be almost useless? Why can anyone pick locks, trained or untrained? I have played D&D since I was a kid (am 40+ now) and I love the game and I see a lot of potential with 5e and things that I like, but I also see a lot of imbalance.
Yunru wrote:
Eternal1 wrote:
E-Tallitnics wrote:
warbringerz wrote:
catonfire wrote:
Q529: Does the 1st level Sorcerer / Wizard spell "Chromatic Orb" (PHB pg. 221) consume the 50 GP diamond listed as a material component? That's pretty expensive for L1.
Yunru wrote:
Spacewit wrote:
BackInTheGame wrote:
Q530 - What is the benefit of using a blowgun vs. any other ranged weapon?
Biktor wrote:
Biktor wrote:
Q531: When the rules say that an Opportunity Attack "interrupts" the target's movement, does that mean the target is unable to complete their movement?
If a fighter is within 5 feet of an ogre and the ogre tries to escape by running his 40 feet (without using Disengage first), this provokes an Opportunity Attack from the fighter. What happens to the ogre? Does it complete its movement or does it stay within 5 feet of the fighter?
Thanks,
isaacpriestley wrote:
isaacpriestley wrote:
Q532. Do Ranged weapons with the thrown property (Net) use Strengh or Dexterity for attack rolls?
A532: Ranged thrown weapon use Dex like any ranged wepaons.
Q533:
The warlock spell "Hex" specifies that if your target drops to zero hit points, you may impose your Hex on another target in range on a subsequent round as a bonus action. (PHB page 251). The base duration of the spell is conc (1hour) but can scale up to 24 hours (conc) as a fifth level spell.
Suppose a warlock casts hex on an enemy, and eventually that enemy is defeated by going down to zero hit points, but that was the last enemy. Suppose this warlock and his party have another combat encounter 30 minutes later, and the warlock has done nothing to void his concentration. Can the warlock "Hex" an enemy during this second encounter? [I am inclined to say yes given that this will be A subsequent round (i.e. after first enemy died), and there is nothing else that a priori ends the spell.] If not, then what's the purpose of having Hex last all day?
-Polaris
Plaguescarred wrote:
Plaguescarred wrote:
E-Tallitnics wrote:
A533: Yes, that's why the duration is so long. If the last target drops to 0 hit points they can use a bonus action to place it on another target in a future battle as long as they maintained concentration and it is within the duration.
This also applies to the hunter's mark spell, for the same reason.
Plaguescarred wrote:
A536: If you want to argue that the game is designed wrongly, or that something in the rules should be written differently, the accepted thing to do is to start your own thread about it. This thread is for simple rules questions that have simple, non-contentious, answers.
Bear in mind that you allowed to change the rules in your own games if you like, and so is everyone else in theirs. You don't need official permission. If you are unhappy about some some aspect of the game, don't complain, just change it. If you then find that your way makes the game more fun, by all means start a thread of your own to tell us about it.
R532: If the weapon has the finesse property, then it take precedence as you have the choice. Otherwise its either a ranged weapon, which use Dex or a melee wepaon, which use the same ability score as for melee attacks. The net is a ranged weapon, so it should use Dex by default.
BR47 Thrown: If a weapon has the thrown property, you can throw the weapon to make a ranged attack. If the weapon is a melee weapon, you use the same ability modifier for that attack roll and damage roll that you would use for a melee attack with the weapon.
BR60 Attack Rolls and Damage: You add your Dexterity modifier to your attack roll and your damage roll when attacking with a ranged weapon, such as a sling or a longbow. You can also add your Dexterity modifier to your attack roll and your damage roll when attacking with a melee weapon that has the finesse property, such as a dagger or a rapier.
OoftaMeg wrote:
Eternal1 wrote:
Q537?:
Are familiars summoned via the "Find Familiar" spell supposed to be sentient? I know they're spirits in the form of various animals, but I'm curious as to whether or not their potentially low intelligence scores will strongly limit communication. For example, would my owl (intelligence of 2) be able to fly up and point out the locations of traps/enemies telepathically, or would its animal intelligence limit it to basically just taking simple orders from me? I figured this question would be better suited for my particular DM, but I want to hear your guys' thoughts.
PhilipENoe wrote:
Q538
Does the Dueling fighter style work with improvised weapons or unarmed attacks?
flashedarling wrote:
Q539: Does druid's wildshape form override initiative bonus from feats (such as Alert), or does it get just altered by the change in dexterity score?
Say a druid with Dex 14 and Alert feat has +7 to his initiative rolls. Would this modifier change to +0 or +5 when he uses wildshape to turn into a black bear?
A539: You retain your feats so long as they are applicable to your form (War Caster, for example, does nothing in wild shape for a Land Druid) so you would retain Alert.
R539: I don't think it matters. There is nothing in the rules about changing the turn order after the beginning of an encounter. You roll initiative at the start of the encounter and you get an initiative score. If your initiative modifier changes, it will affect subsequent initiative rolls but not ones you've already made. Sort of like getting an attack bonus; it won't change the outcome of an attack you made last turn. Initiative represents how quick you are to act; changing your place in the turn order doesn't have anything to do with how quick you are to act, because you're already acting, initiative has already played its part for that encounter.
But in general, yeah you retain the benefits of your feats.
Haer wrote:
Follow up to the previous question so
Q 540: Does the proficiency bonus get carried over from the beast form (i.e. is part of the beast statistics the druid gets) or is it considered a class feature and as such remains unchanged when shifting into beast form?
Q 541: I saw that the Monk and the Druid have two versions of Timeless Body, with the RAW in the PHB. The Monks have the 3.5 version of "You no longer age physically, but when you reach your old age and die of that, you still die", but the Druids gain a different version. "For every ten years you live, your body only ages one year"
My question is, does this change the Druid's lifespan? Like, if we have a human, age 16, and let's assume that barring Adventurer-related ka-death, she'll live to be 106 years old. Natural fruits good for the body and all.
Will she only live for another 90 years and only look 25? Or will she continue aging until she PHYSICALLY reaches 106, which will be in roughly 900 years?
A541: It is the age of the body, not the druid's actual age, that results in death from old age.
AaronOfBarbaria wrote:
Haer wrote:
Eternal1 wrote:
q542 (i think) Polymorphing friendly players.
RAW, since a player wouldn't typically have a CR, you would use level. Would it be reasonable to assume that you could calculate the CR of a player to be 1/4 level (with CR for a party assuming that 4 players thats equal level is that CR, so 4 level 4=cr4 encounter). Especially if you compare it to druids which uses 1/3rd level iirc. I realize as DM that this would be how I'd handle it, just seeing if it would be a bit more RAI that way.
sidenote to 541: that would make for some great lore with ancient elven druids in a campaign.
Q543: Does a Wood Elf get a +2 bonus to Dexterity and a +1 bonus to Wisdom?
If I assign ability scores like this:
Str 13
Dex 14
Con 12
Int 8
Wis 15
Cha 10
That would mean that both Dex and Wis become 16, which means they both have a +3 bonus. Since he's a monk, if he wears no armor, he gets the Unarmored Defence bonus, and so his AC would be 16?
tabicat wrote:
Coanward wrote:
Q544: Regarding Illusions.
Many Illusion-based spells read:
"Physical interaction with the image reveals it to be an
illusion, because things can pass through it. A creature
that uses its action to examine the image can determine
that it is an illusion with a successful Intelligence
(Investigation) check against your spell save DC. If a
creature discerns the illusion for what it is, the creature
can see through the image, and its other sensory
qualities become faint to the creature."
What if a caster creates an illusion of a ghost or something else incorporeal? If an enemy attacked it or otherwise interacted with it, would the illusion still work?
A544:
That is totally DM fiat to be honest. By RAW the ghost illusion would be revealed to be just that, an illusion. The RP/fluff that you use to describe that you make it in the appearance of a ghost has no bearing on how the game element functions. However your DM could decide to change how it works based on it. ETV.
Noctaem wrote:
Still trying to figure out how sneak attack and stealth work:
1) A cleric is in melee combat with a goblin 30 feet away; does the rogue get sneak attack with his bow?
2) A cleric is in melee comat with a goblin and the rogue runs into melee range; sneak attack?
3) A rogue goes stealth in the woods, then exits the woods perpendicular from a goblin in an open field and comes in close for a melee attack; stays stealthed gaining advantage and sneak attack?
4) Does an attack from stealth always reveal the player, requiring them to stealth again? Or does it depend on the type of attack (ranged, close quarters, if it was lethal, stealthy quality, etc.)?
digitallimit0 wrote:
digitallimit0 wrote:
Yunru wrote:
Really? I read it as if he were asking if he stayed stealthed (and thus got Sneak Attack). *shrugs* Either of us could be right.
Yunru wrote:
Yunru wrote:
Q: 548. Is there such a thing as a critical success or failure with a skill or ability check?
Example: Timmy the Fighter is clueless on how to pick locks, and attemps to disarm a trap with a DC of 25. Lo and behold, he rolls a natural 20 (+2 Dex Mod for a total of 22)! Does he succeed?
Example two: Timmy the Fighter attempts to disarm the same trap and rolls a natural 1 (+2 Dex mod for a total of 3)! Is it a critical failure and he takes double damage from spikes/poison/fire/deadly hamsters, etc.?
JPDG wrote:
Thanks!
Q 549, Duel Wielder, with the Duel Wielder feat one could wield an hand axe in one hand and a battle axe in the other. Furthermore, the user could throw the hand axe first leaving one hand open so when they attack with the battle axe could they not then employ the versatile feature and use the d10 damage?
A549: No i believe you must attack with a different melee weapon that you’re holding in the other hand. (singular)
Dual Welder/Two-Weapon Fighting: When you take the Attack action and attack with a melee weapon that you’re holding in one hand, you can use a bonus action to attack with a different melee weapon that you’re holding in the other hand. You don’t add your ability modifier to the damage of the bonus attack, unless that modifier is negative. If either weapon has the thrown property, you can throw the weapon, instead of making a melee attack with it.
Q 550:
Does Halfling Lucky ablility (Reroll 1s) apply to Death Saving Throws?
JPDG wrote:
E-Tallitnics wrote:
A550: Yes it should, since Lucky work on saving throw, which a death saving throw is.
celtwarrior wrote:
JPDG wrote:
E-Tallitnics wrote:
R. 549
Plaguescarred wrote:
R 549, thanks, yes i had a typo it was dual not duel. as for power/game balance with the dual weild you can use two 1d8 damage weapons for a range of 2-16 damage. with a thrown hand axe and a versatile battle axe the damage is still a range of 2-16
celtwarrior wrote:
Q#550
I'll simplify the question by telling you what happened. I am playing a fighter with polearm master feat. I threw a hand axe then moved on the first round. After I went, a dragonborn cultist tried to rush though my threat radius to kill our Paladin. I used my opportunity action to attack him. Now here is the question; since the polearm master is allowed to swing with the butt end of the weapon, as a bonus action, when he uses the attack action, am I allowed to use that bonus action even when the attack action was triggered as an attack of opportunity. Let me clarify. I know we are only allowed one attack of opportunity per round and only one bonus action per round. They are not, however, the same thing. My real question is in regards to what constitutes an "attack action"? Does an attack of opportunity qualify as an attack action?
Q#551
Color spray- duration one round....really? Is there errata for that somewhere cuz every incarnation prior to this edition makes color spray about on par with sleep. Sleep allows you to make 5d8 worth of creatures/hp unconscious....for one minute. Color spray allows you to blind 6d10 creatures/hp for.....1 round?
A550.
No, an attack of opportunity is not the "Attack action." It is a reaction that allows you to make an attack, but it is not the specific "Attack action." Also, you cannot take a bonus action once per round, you can take a bonus action once per your turn, so even if you take an "Attack action" on somebody else's turn (for example: Ready the "Attack action" for the next cultist to approach you), you cannot also use a bonus action on that reaction.
A551.
I think this is just how it shakes out - color spray has a larger hit point total and so can affect more/larger creatures, but its effect may be seen as weaker. Also, note that sleeping creatures can potentially be "cured" in under one round by their allies' actions or any damage. The blindness is going to last the full round in the vast majority of cases.
Q#552:
Can the dual-wielder feat be used in beast form, a la, two natural melee weapons = two weapons; two claws, right and left, for instance?
MykeSchultz wrote:
Q#553 : When a ranger attacks (with his bow) and casts Hail of thorns in the same round, does the spell affects this attack ? Or will the spell work only for his next attack ?
SilentSin wrote:
Q#554 Doesn't having performance and a musical instrument seem to have a ton of overlap?
A554: There is zero overlap between tool proficiencies and skill proficiencies - if a tool proficiency does a particular thing, like allowing the proficiency bonus to be added to an ability check made to play an instrument (which is probably a Dexterity check in more cases than a Charisma check), then there is no skill which does that thing.
MykeSchultz wrote:
AaronOfBarbaria wrote:
Q555
Is there a rule that lets monsters of certain hit dice ignore "need a magic or adamantine weapon to damage" immunities that some other monsters have? Specifically looking at the stone golem, is there any way for a non-magical beast such as a tiger or mammoth to harm a stone golem?
SilentSin wrote:
Q556:
The Warlock Invocation "Repelling Blast" states: When you hit a creature with eldritch blast, you can push the creature up to 10 feet away from you in a straight line.
Since eldritch blast hits more then once at later levels, can you then push someone more then 10 feet if he/she/it is hit with several beams? If he is hit 3 times, in theory one should be able to push the target back 3x10 feet, and not just 10 feet.
digitallimit0 wrote:
digitallimit0 wrote:
AaronOfBarbaria wrote:
SilentSin wrote:
ReavingAngel wrote:
ReavingAngel wrote:
Q557:
If you take the "Dash" action, does the extra movement happen during the Dash action itself? (As opposed to happening during a separate 'move' (non-action action)?)
Q558:
If the preceding answer is yes, can you ready "Dash", and thus move your speed on someone else's turn?
Q559:
If the preceding answer is also yes, can someone with the Charger feat ready "Dash", charge, and take a bonus action attack on someone else's turn?
(Note: If this one is "no," then there is essentially no way to ready a charge, even with that feat)
Q560:
If the preceding answer is also also yes, can you take a bonus action on your turn, and then take a bonus action on someone else's turn (accompanying your reaction)? (Say, for example, a dual-wielding fighter uses his normal action to make an attack, uses the bonus action for an off-hand attack, uses Action Surge to ready Dash upon a trigger, the trigger happens, he Dashes, and -- if 559 is yes -- this grants another bonus action?)
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My rulings-not-rules inclination would be to allow 557, 558, and 559, but for 560 I would interpret the one-per-turn restriction on Bonus Actions to in fact mean one per round (resetting at the beginning of your own turn). RAW does not seem to cover 560 at all, unless it precludes it by precluding 559. I'm not sure what it thinks about 557-559.
Chimerasame wrote:
When you cast a spell that requires an attack roll, is it possible to crit if you get a 20?
A558: While you can Ready A Dash, it won't do anything because Dash doesn't let you move, it only increase your movement for the current turn. When you Ready, you choose the action you will take in response to that trigger, or you choose to move up to your speed in response to it, not both.
Optimito wrote:
Q561 for the Arcane Trickster Rogue archtype attained at 3rd lvl; a spell such as Fire Bolt increases damage at 5th, 11th and 17th lvl. would that corespond to my Rogue lvl, or the equivillent lvl of my spell casting career? ie 8th lvl Rogue with 5 lvls of spell casting to make the first damage increase.
Q562: Suppose a weapon, with modifers, can produce a range of damage
that includes negative values; e.g. 1d6-3. If a negative (or 0) value is
rolled, what damage is really done?
I've read the Player's Handbook and other related docs and posts,
and not found an answer.
One of two options seem to make sense:
1) the weapon does no damage or, alternatively,
2) it does 1 point of damage.
Thanks!
A561: Your rogue level.
A562: 0 damage. There is no munimum damage rules to my knowledge.
OoftaMeg wrote:
SilentSin wrote:
Curses
Q563: Is there any means for a character to detect a cursed object or loacation? How about determining whether an action can potentially trigger a curse?
Plaguescarred wrote:
2Chlorobutanal wrote:
Chimerasame wrote:
Q 564 Can mulitple party members use "Help" action?
Let's say a porticullis is closed and requires a DC 16 (STR) to lift open. Would four players "helping" add more to the check? Or only one +2 modifier?
JPDG wrote:
E-Tallitnics wrote:
AaronOfBarbaria wrote:
OoftaMeg wrote:
E-Tallitnics wrote:
Thanks for this great forum.
Q565) The 'Lucky' feat is very brief when describing how to use it to affect an attack against you. It seems to strongly suggest you make your choice about whether to use Lucky after seeing the attack roll (it says you can use it "when an attack roll is made against you". Am I right about that? Also if you DM/GM prefers to roll attacks against you behind a screen, would it be sensible to ask the DM/GM for a broad idea of whether the roll was very high, high, medium, low or very low before deciding? Something like that?
Q566) Polearm Master - the 1d4 damage Bonus Attack with the opposite end, do you add Str bonus to the damage?
Rigol wrote:
MonkeyStealsThePeach wrote:
R557-560:
2Chlorobutanal wrote:
R561: A bit of a nit-pick. It is your character level (for all cantrip scaling). If you don't multi-class, this is the same as your rogue level.
A565: I think you will need to come to an agreement withyour DM on how to handle that use of the Luck feat.
A566: Yes. This is not a case of two-weapon fighting, so that limitation doe snot apply.
R559: On page 189 of thr PHB, the first line in the Bonus Action section is "Various class features, spells, and other abilities let you take an additional action on your turn called a bonus action." (bolding mine)
I think this makes it pretty clear that you cannot use a bonus action on another creature's turn, which would include the turn that triggered a ready action.
E-Tallitnics wrote:
Q 567: Could I shield be used as an off-hand, improvised weapon?
JPDG wrote:
OoftaMeg wrote:
A563: Most likely specific rules for what detects a curse will be present in the DMG. As it is, any of the divinations that allow you to ask yes or no questions should work for either of those. Even augury should be able to help. If the curse was intentionally placed on the object or location, the best option is probably find traps.
Secret Doors
Q568: When a character searches for a secret door is she required to define the areas she is searching, or can she declare that she is searching the whole room. If she chooses to search the whole room, how long would that take, per every 10 cubic feet?
Karnos wrote:
Q569: as a wild magic origin sorcerer I roll a 77-78 on the wild magic surge table (cast polymorph on yourself. If you fail the saving throw, you turn into a sheep for the spell's duration). And I fail the save. Note that I am the caster and polymorph is a concentration spell. Don't I lose concentration once I become a sheep not being capable of spell casting anymore and therefore end the spells effect under the rules of concentration? (sorry if this was addressed didn't see a search result for it.)
Chimerasame wrote:
Q570: Question regarding calculationg Encounter Difficulty
It states in the example
Easy: up to 375xp
Medium: up to 550xp
Hard: up to 1,050xp
Deady: up to 1,400xp
However when I did the math for Easy it was Level 3 character - easy = 75xp x (3 players) = 225xp Level 2 character (1 player) - easy = 50 xp Giving a total of 275 xp (225+50)
Where are they getting the number 375 from? Also the Hard example seems to be wrong as well if you calculate it.
Is this a mistake or am I missing something?
Thanks.
RandomPandora wrote:
A570: The numbers are simply wrong. They will be corrected in the next update.
Q571: Can other attack actions, like grapple or shove, be used for an Opportunity Attack (reaction)?
Thanks, Jay
2Chlorobutanal wrote:
JPDG wrote:
How do you time a spell casted as a ritual it says 10 min so if you in a combat and cast a spell as a ritual by the time it is ready the battle is over. or would you spend time after a rest to ready it then use it when needed?
TOTMgamer wrote:
Avross wrote:
Q573: When attacking with a polearm weapon, does the attacker need to step back 5' before attacking if the enemy is next to him/her?
2Chlorobutanal wrote:
Q574: What skill is used for finding traps? Investigation, Perception or either?
E-Tallitnics wrote:
SilentSin wrote:
Plaguescarred wrote:
A575: The various packs are listed in a sidebar on page 151 in the PHB or 49 in the Player's Basic Rules.
mdtripwire wrote:
Q573: When attacking with a polearm weapon, does the attacker need to step back 5' before attacking if the enemy is next to him/her?
Q574: What skill is used for finding traps? Investigation, Perception or either?
Q576: Shield Master Feat (pg 171) reads, "If you take the Attack action on your turn, you can use a bonus action to try to shove a ceature within 5' off you with your shield." Does this create an Opportunity attack?
Moribund wrote:
Question about surprise in this scenerio:
Rogue is using his stealth skill and moved ahead of the party into a cave undetected by a group of goblins, he's poised to strike.
A bugbear is in the cave hiding the rogue/party doesn't see him.
The bugbear doesn't see the rogue.
The sounds of the party coming up the passageway is detected by the Goblins/Bugbear/Rogue. The rogue moves to strike,
Q:577: Is there a surprise round in the above scenerio? / If there is a surprise round who would be able to act in it?
malice92 wrote:
JPDG wrote:
malice92 wrote:
Overpromises wrote:
malice92 wrote:
Q578 -
Does a Monk get his/her Dex bonus to attack and damage on attacks made after the first as a result of Martial Arts and Flurry Of Blows?
Q579, doff shield, RAW states it takes one action to doff a sheild, but with help the time is halved, so what is half an action? is it a movement, a bonus, reaction, free action?
Q580: Does an animal companion, even though not ordered to attack, still get to spend a reaction to make an attack of opportunity if the conditions for said attack are met?
Ok i got a lvl 3 dragonborn draconic sorcercer. This gives me a base ac of 13+dex, a 15 to be precise. Now if i multiclass into a class that gives me medium armor profiency and wear medium armor (let's say breastplate) will it stack over my natural armor? i've seen nothing on any armor stacking or natural + normal armor. Oh and for the example i guess the breastplate would give me a 19 ac with natural armor/breastplate/+2 from dex. Besides the being able to cast in medium armor or would there be no point since i'm pretty much wearing medium armor to begin with?
Q582 (i think!): Are skill checks classed as ability checks for the purposes of spells such as 'Guidance'? You may think this is a silly question given that I have just listed them as having different names, but there is a place in the PHB where it refers to 'making an ability check using that skill' and this confused me a little. My understanding is that an ability check is a flat D20 roll + relevant ability modifier while a skill check would involve a D20 roll + prof bonus (if proficient in the skill) + ability modifier relevant to the skill. This is important because I am DMing a game at the moment and everytime they need to make skill checks the druid just casts guidance on the person making it which then basically gives them D20 + D4 + prof bonus (usually) + relevant ability modifier. This seems quite powerful to me?
celtwarrior wrote:
Lobar_Aybock wrote:
TheDarkProphet77 wrote:
Sundorn wrote:
Necronmaniac05 wrote:
SilentSin wrote:
2Chlorobutanal wrote:
Q583 How exactly does elusive footwork works? Let's say Battlemaster A starts moving and uses the superiority die, engages an opponent, attacks, then disengages, engages another and attacks again... Would he benefit from the bonus to ac for the whole run? If on his next turn he moves again, does he count as having never stopped moving? Is there any way to keep moving between rounds, or is it just move-stop-move-stop-move etc. ?
Q584: When will 6th edition D&D be released?
A583: No. The AC bonus last until he stop moving, which he does when he stops to engage an opponent.
A584: When WoTC decides so.
R559:
@ETallitnics: @mikemearls @JeremyECrawford
Mornin’ Gents!
Charger Feat & Ready Action: Compatible?
Thanks for your time!
@JeremyECrawford: @ETallitnics @mikemearls They don't work together, since you can't take a bonus action during someone else's turn.
SilentSin wrote:
celtwarrior wrote:
Sundorn wrote:
Overpromises wrote:
celtwarrior wrote:
celtwarrior wrote:
Plaguescarred wrote:
Q580, sry if it is a stupid question but im really new to this: is it right that there is no hit roll for any magical attack spell? for example the spell magic missile just hits the target without any hitroll? this would be an average dmg of 9 hit points at lvl1, which a mage could spam turn after turn and not even a saving throw. this seems quite op.
best regards
Q581 Never played D&D before, and was wondering how the spell components vs arcane focus work. If I chose a component pouch, does it comes with components? Or is it just an empty pouch? And if I use an arcane focus, do I still need to use the item required?
EX- Mage armor requires a piece of cured leather (I don't know if it consumes the leather or not, doesn't say, so I'm assuming not). If I have a component pouch when I made my character, does it come with cured leather. Or if I chose arcane focus, can I just use that instead, and not need any leather at all?
A580: Some spells have attack roll, like ray of frost and some spells don't, like magic missile.
A581: A component pouch hold all the material components and other special items you need to cast your spells, except for those components that have a specific cost (as indicated in a spell's description).
katiebelmont88 wrote:
Hordor1000 wrote:
JPDG wrote:
Secret Doors
Q582: When a character searches for a secret door is she required to define the area she is searching, or can he declare that she is searching the whole room. If she chooses to search the whole room, how long would that take, per every 10 cubic feet?
(I posted this as Q568 before, but there was no response)
A582: Up to DM. In most cases, you need to describe where you are looking in order for the DM to determine your chance of success according to Finding a Hidden Object;
PHB178 Finding a Hidden Object: When your character searches for a hidden object such as a secret door or a trap, the DM typically asks you to make a Wisdom (Perception) check. Such a check can be used to find hidden details or other information and clues that you might otherwise overlook. In most cases, you need to describe where you are looking in order for the DM to determine your chance of success. For example, a key is hidden beneath a set of folded clothes in the top drawer of a bureau. If you tell the DM that you pace around the room, looking at the walls and furniture for clues, you have no chance of finding the key, regardless of your Wisdom (Perception) check result. You would have to specify that you were opening the drawers or searching the bureau in order to have any chance of success.
Q583
A character goes to 0 HP and falls unconcious. A cleric (or someone else) come and heals him. In what circumstances does the recently deceased character get to act in that round?
A583: He could take reaction if an opportunity present itself for exemple, even though he is prone having just regained consciousness. But he would only be able to move and take an action or bonus action on his next turn not currently being on his turn but on the cleric's turn.
JPDG wrote:
Plaguescarred wrote:
Spirit_Crusher wrote:
Q584: I've seen many posters refer to "bounded accuracy," What is it and how does it work?
Apologies if this has been asked before 
This thread has become tl;dr
Lord_Phobetor wrote:
Q585: If a PC rolls a 20 on a death saving throw, when in his or her turn is that save considered to have been made? If at the beginning, I assume that the PC gains 1 HP and can then take his or her turn as normal. If at the end, I assume the PC gains 1 HP and his or her turn immediately ends. Which is it?
pauldanielj2 wrote:
belowyn wrote:
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SilentSin wrote:
pauldanielj2 wrote:
SilentSin wrote:
pauldanielj2 wrote:
How much does a potion of healing heal for?
digitallimit0 wrote:
Q. 586 - What happens if two characters cast Warding Bond on eachother?
"This spell wards a willing creature you touch and creates a mystic connection between you and the target until the spell ends. While the target is within 60 feet of you, it gains a 1 bonus to AC and saving throws, and it has resistance to all damage. Also, each time it takes damage, you take the same amount o f damage."
Let's assume Hero 1 gets attack and takes 10 damage. He has resistance, so this is reduced to 5. Hero B takes 5 damage, but he has resistance so this is reduced to 2. Hero A is bonded with Hero B, so he takes 2 damage, but he has resistance, so this is reduced to 1.
So a 10 damage attack is reduced to 5 + 2 + 1= 8 ?
At first that might seem like a waste of two spell slots... but there are other things that flat subtract damage. For example lets assume the attack was with a blunt weapon and the targets are both heavy armor masters. So 10 goes to 7, then halfed to 3 (so hero 1 takes 3 damage and hero 2 takes 0 damage).
A: 586
This clearly goes against the spirit of what the game was trying to do with this spell. The spell implies the damage is from an outside source not from itself. I would give you the first resistance damage and stop there. IE you take 5 he takes 3.
From an editorial aspect: You appear to be looking for technical loop holes to take advantage by the letter of what you think the spell can do. Maybe instead of trying to figure out ways to cheat the system you could instead focus on playing the game in the way it was designed to be played. It is always players like this that try and pull crap like this at public games that take up so much of our play time. But this is clearly just a editorial side note.
Q. 587.
Feat: Shield Master (page 170 PHB) states: "If you take the Attack action on your turn, you can use a bonus action to try to shove a creature within 5 feet o f you with your shield."
The wording of this is a bit strange so my quesion is: can I use this bonus action (shove) before attacking or only after attacking?
JohnnyBlaise wrote:
WTBskill wrote:
TrueKobayashi wrote:
TrueKobayashi wrote:
Thank you ! I was under the (false) impression that the bonus action had to be taken after the "main" action. My ranger player will be happy
Q 588 Does a clerics domain have to match up with the "suggested" domains of their god? Ex: Can a worshipper of Bahamut take the tempest domain, or are they restricted to only War and Life?
greywaterfox wrote:
JohnnyBlaise wrote:
Avross wrote:
Q589 Paladins can take an Oath that allows them to Turn fey and fiends. Do Elves count as Fey?
fieldmechanik wrote:
Q590:
Player falls to 0 HP. Must that player be stabalized before a healing spell or item is effective? Or does the spell/item immediately bring them back up past 1 HP?
Thanks!
A590: As soon as he regain HP by whatever means, he become concious wether he was stabilized or not.
JPDG wrote:
I did not look through all of these Q and A for this, but I would like to comment that Experience Values for Monsters and NPC's has increased comparing the latest Game Release Hoard of the Dragon Queen Beastiary Online Supplement vs. the old Playtest Beastiary. (x 10 increase if it helps with your game)
q591: Hill dwarf traits - Dwarven Toughness states "Your hit point maximum increass by 1, and it increases by 1 every time you gain a level." I'm a bit confused as to the implementation of it. Does a 1st level fighter (with Con 10) start with 11 hit points? Does a 2nd level figher (with Con 10) essentially roll 1d10+1 for hit dice at 2nd level? Or does Dwarven Toughness work in a completely different manner?
Relic wrote:
A591: Dwarven Toughness increase your max HP by 1/Level, so for exemple a 1st level fighter (with Con 10) start with 11 hit points and at 2nd level he adds 1d10+1 (or 7) to its max HP.
Q: About the crossbow expert feat. So the feat states:
Crossbow Expert
Thanks to extensive practice with the crossbow , you
gain the following benefits:
• You ignore the loading quality of crossbows with
which you are proficient.
• Being within 5 feet of a hostile creature doesn’t
impose disadvantage on your ranged attack rolls.
• When you use the Attack action and attack with a one-
handed weapon, you can use a bonus action to attack
with a loaded hand crossbow you are holding.
My question is about that attack it grants as a bonus action does this attack gain full regular benifits of attack and damage? For example if I have a Dex modifer of +1 do I get +1 to the attack and damage or does it act like two weapon fighting and the bonus attack does not recieve the damage bonus? I ask because it seems to be specific and worded differently then the two weapon fighting rules.
I tried to look for this but couldn't find it anywhere. So here it goes: With my Skills do I add my ability mod to the skill? For example: I have a Character trained in History (Int) but not Religion (Int). My Prof. Bonus is 2 so that makes my History (Int) +2 and since I don't have Prof with Religion (Int), does that make it stays at 0? Or do I add my Int bonus, which is +2 (My Int is 12) to make History (Int) +4 and Religion (Int) +2?
So along that line, do I add my Ability mods to ALL of my skills?
I hope this makes sense.
Thanks for the help Happy dice rolling
-Fylth
Syden wrote:
fylth wrote:
Q594
p. 43 : "Infernal Legacy. You know the thaumaturgy cantrip."
Thaumaturgy's not in the lists ? Is it prestidigitation ?
belowyn wrote:
A594: You know thaumaturgy even if its not on your spell list.
Plaguescarred wrote:
Broussaille wrote:
I've found it. My Mistake ^^
Q1 I might have missed something. The Warlock class table (page 106) shows that the highest Slot Level is 5. It increases to 5 at 9th Warlock level and then sticks until 20th Warlock level. Should it not increase to 6, 7, 8 and 9 at some point?
Moldof wrote:
fylth wrote:
q596: Does armor affect spellcasting?
A596: Yes. Because of the mental focus and precise gestures required for spellcasting, you must be proficient with the armor you are wearing to cast a spell. You are otherwise too distracted and physically hampered by your armor for spellcasting.
Q. 597.
Are undead in some way immune to critical hits or sneak attacks?
belowyn wrote:
WTBskill wrote:
Q: 598: Do level 14 monks get proficency in death saves?
Beginning at 14th level, your mastery of ki grants you proficiency in all saving throws.
mellored wrote:
Q599: Does the fact that a character can only interact with a single object for free without using up an action mean that it's impossible to throw two javelins in a single turn, even if you have the Extra Attack class feature? Clearly, in order to throw two javelins, you have to draw two javelins from wherever you are keeping your javelins. The same question could apply to any thrown weapon. Does drawing a thrown weapon count as an object interaction, or does it get waived in the same way that I presume drawing arrows from a quiver gets waived? Note that many thrown weapons can also be used as melee weapons, so treating them like ammunition for purposes of object interactions could be problematic. On the other hand, constraining players to a single thrown weapon attack per turn just doesn't feel right, particularly for characters whose main schtick is the ability to make multiple attacks per turn.
alienux wrote:
Q600
Scrolls in the DMG download v1 says:
If the spell written on the scroll appears on your class’s spell list, and the spell’s level is one that you can normally cast, you cast the spell successfully. Otherwise, you must make an Intelligence (Arcana) check to see if you can successfully cast it. The DC equals 10 plus the spell’s level. On a failed check, reading the scroll only consumes its magic with no other effect.
My question is what does otherwise mean?
1. Does it mean any character who doesn't have the spell on their spell list (or doesn't have a spell list at all) can make an Int (Arcana) check?
OR
2. Does it mean it must be on your spell list but you can't cast that level yet?
Thank you....
Q600
Scrolls in the DMG download v1 says:
If the spell written on the scroll appears on your class’s spell list, and the spell’s level is one that you can normally cast, you cast the spell successfully. Otherwise, you must make an Intelligence (Arcana) check to see if you can successfully cast it. The DC equals 10 plus the spell’s level. On a failed check, reading the scroll only consumes its magic with no other effect.
My question is what does otherwise mean?
1. Does it mean any character who doesn't have the spell on their spell list (or doesn't have a spell list at all) can make an Int (Arcana) check?
OR
2. Does it mean it must be on your spell list but you can't cast that level yet?
Thank you....
I am just getting back into D and D 5th ed haven't played really since 2nd edition. I am going to probable be the judge of a group of friends of mine so I want to understand things.
1) The to hit bonus is Proficiency and Stat Bonus?
2) Do you get an added bonus for Proficiency from the Class and then from the background if they are the same?
3) Is D and D Encounters set up for 5th edition?'
Thanks
Manchine
Rannos wrote:
Manchine wrote:
At the risk of touching on eldritch invocations again... Several of the warlock's eldritch invocations state that they allow you to cast [Some Spell] without expending a spell slot or material components. Some of those spells (For example, Confusion, which comes with Dreadful Word) have additional effects when cast using a slot of higher level.
Q602: Is the warlock assumed to cast these spells at the same level he casts all his other spells at, or at the base level of the spell?
Example, a 12th level warlock (who has only 5th level spell slots) has the aforementioned Dreadful Word, which allows him to cast Confusion (a 4th level spell) without expending a slot. Does he cast confusion at 4th level or 5th?
JPDG wrote:
Avross wrote:
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mellored wrote:
JPDG wrote:
Leugren wrote:
Leugren wrote:
Q603 - When a character uses the Shield spell or the Defensive Duelist feat to add to their AC when hit with an attack, do they get to know the die roll before deciding whether to use their reaction or only the fact they were hit? At the table I'd rule the latter, but we're playing online using a virtual table and most times a player will see the DM's roll for the attack and know whether or not his reaction would void the hit. The only solution I see is making the player declare before the attack is rolled whether or not he will use his reaction if the attack hits.
Thanks in advance for your feedback.
Aladar wrote:
Q604: Which of the two following options would statistically do more damage each round (assuming +1 weapons and a Dexterity score of 20)?
Option 1: 20th level Wood Elf Ranger (Beast Master), armed with a +1 longbow using the archery fighting style and sharpshooter feat
Option 2: 20th level Wood Elf Ranger (Beast Master), armed with 2 +1 short swords using the two weapon fighting style and dual wielder feat
Jaden.Shadowcraft wrote:
Jaden.Shadowcraft wrote:
Q605(i assume): Is there any way (magic items, spells) to raise a characters attribute above 20, or is 20 the absolute limit?
Lanatir wrote:
Plaguescarred wrote:
Q614. Does the cantrip Chill Touch prevent a troll's regeneration?
Q615. If I am grappled by 3 octopuses, do I need to make an escape from grapple for each octopus?
If I am grappled by 2 giant octopuses, do I need to make an escape check for each octopus or does a single successful escape release me from both grapples?
I did a forum search for "Grapple" and got no hits (which I'm sure is wrong, but that's the tool I have available).
Under "grapple" on p. 195, it simply states that you make an attack roll to grapple (grab) someone with a free hand, and the target must be no more than one size larger than you and within your reach. A creature that wants to escape your grapple makes a contested check against you.
The "Grappler" feat on p. 167 states that creatures that are one size larger than you don't automatically succeed on checks to escape your grapple (implying that, if you don't have the feat, a creature one size larger than you does automatically succeed on escape checks vs. you).
Which is true? Creatures one size larger than you automatically succeed on escape checks, or not?
Q605:What does arcane focous do?
Q606:what is formula for bow crossbow etc... damage?
Q607:are composite bows available?
(sorry for the horrible ing?)
Lyonardo wrote:
Jesse_Heinig wrote:
Q608
My question is about hit dice and rounding. You recover half your total hit dice per long rest. On page 7 of the phb, it says "Whenever you divide a number in the game, round down if you end up with a fraction, even if the fraction is one-half or greater." In no place that I can find is there an exception that indicates rounding down to zero is precluded.
But this seems absurd, because it would mean that if you have only 1 hit die, it is impossible to ever recover it in a long rest, and if you have 3, it would take three rather than two long rests to fully charge up -- neither of which seem intended. We have house-ruled that you round up when determining how many hit dice you recharge on a long rest, but how is it supposed to work?
Q609
What do Rangers use as their spell Focus? Component pouches?
JPDG wrote:
Q610
Is this correct? Two weapon fighting Ranger with both weapons drawn wants to cast a spell that has either M or S requirements. He needs to sheeth his weapon (free action) in order to free up his hand to cast the spell.
Yes or no?
paulstrait wrote:
JPDG wrote:
Jesse_Heinig wrote:
Q611:
If a person is using a Reaction, it requires concentration. Can the character still move, or use a reaction/bonus action?
JPDG wrote:
Q612: Can a character with the Expertise class feature choose a Tool Proficiency for the bonus? For example, being a masterful Charioteer (Land Vehicles)
SpedGuy wrote:
Q613. Can you attack at the end of a dash or would attacking require an action surge or feat?
PsiD wrote:
2Chlorobutanal wrote:
Q614: If you have the Healer feat, can you use the healer's kits on creatures that are not dying?
Overpromises wrote:
IxidorRS wrote:
alienux wrote:
Plaguescarred wrote:
Bane42 wrote:
Bane42 wrote:
belowyn wrote:
Q616 I have a player who's looking at playing a Necromancer, and has asked me where the monsters (at all spell levels) detailed in 'Create Undead' are located. I have had a bear of a time finding them. Does anyone know where they are?
The list is:
Ghoul
Ghast
Wight
Mummy
A616: All but the ghoul are iIn the DM Basic rules http://dnd.wizards.com/articles/features/basicrules
Q617
Cleric takes the Feat Magic Initiate and chooses Wizards spell, including Summon Familiar.
Can that Familiar now deliver touch spells from the Cleric class even though it is an Arcane spell?
Best, Jay
A617: Yes that should work as the touch spell being delivered by your familiar don't have to be arcane necessarily.
Q618
I've just finished reading Chapter 6 of the D&D 5e Player's Handbook. The last few pages of which describe the optional feats that are available when reaching certain levels, instead of increasing your ability scores.
The Monk character class, at 1st level, gains a number of benefits while unarmed, or only wielding monk weapons and isn't wearing armour or wielding a shield due to their practice of martial arts (pg. 56). If I was to gain proficiency in light armour, through an optional feat (Lightly Armored Pg. 167), would the Monk then still be able to take advantage of the Martial Arts benefits while wearing light armour or do the rules outlayed in the Martial Arts description still apply.
I expect the answer to be that the rules still apply. However, having gained proficiency would suggest that the Monk is now fully practiced in wearing the armour and so can continue to perform all tasks without a disadvantage.
deldalton wrote:
WibbleNZ wrote:
Q620: As a level 1 rogue, can I dual wield 2x short swords and be able to use my bonus action to do an additional attack every time? Wasn't 100% clear on the bonus action while dual-wielding rule, although I know if I can use this as a bonus action, I don't get the attack bonus.
Q621: I know my Attack:hit roll benefits from both ability modifer and my proficiency bonus, does my attack:damage roll also factor in both the benefits from ability modifer and proficiency bonus? Example, level 1 rogue using a short sword (1d6 + 3 Piercing) succeeds on an attack:hit roll, he then rolls an attack:damage roll for 1, do I add all the +3 for piercing, the +2 for proficiency and +3 for Dexterity ability modifier for a total of 9 damage total even though I only rolled a 1?
Thanks for responses in advance.
-Colin
cjblaney0 wrote:
Q622: Are any skills related to monster knowledge? Or is it a straight INT roll? If a party is facing a Troll, what would they roll to know it is vulnerable to fire and acid?
A622: Yes. Intelligence (Nature) specifically lets you recall lore about plants and animals. Intelligence (Arcana) specifically let you recall lore about inhabitatns of planes of existance. I could also see Intelligence (Religion) used to recall lore about fiends or other enemies of a particular faith for exemple.
SilentSin wrote:
Q623
Grapple Question. If a player is successful on a Grapple attempt, can they make attacks on the person they are grappling? Or is grapple only to restrain characters?
JPDG wrote:
JPDG wrote:
Q624: Proficiencies (Acrobatics, History, Nature etc) you get your normal +2 (for a level 1 character) being profecient in a skill? Is there any other bonuses to this say a Dexterity Bonus to Acrobatics?
Thanks for the answer
Manchine
Manchine wrote:
Overpromises wrote:
Manchine wrote:
hi guys
Q625: the special feat uncanny dodge from the thiefs class comes into play as a reaction. does it behave like the normal dodge-ready-order that a rogue have to announce the uncanny dodge as a ready reaction or is it just like a passive which comes automatically into play?
Q626: theres something about a sneak attack table in the rogues section of the basic rules pdf which i cant find.
Hordor wrote:
belowyn wrote:
Q627: Does a creature a size larger than you automatically escape a grabble?
Q628:
When attacking a grapple opponent, does the attacker get Advantage?
Q629
When pinned, who gets advantage, if any, since, I imagine, they are both prone?
JPDG wrote:
hi guys once again.
Q630: with the dodge action a character is totally focused on dodging attacks, are attacks of opportunity possible while the dodge action is activated?
Q631: Does a fighter Eldrich Knight have spell school restrictions for cantrips. Can they be any school or Adjuration & Evocation only
A630: Yes, attacking doesn't interfere with the Dodge action.
A631: I believe they can be of any school.
Q632: Asuming you had access to the following features, is this legal? (sorry, don't have my PHB handy and looking for clarification)
Bonus action to "disengage"
1/2 of Move action to move half your movement to a creature
Attack action to attack
Last 1/2 of Move action to move away.
No provocation to any of the movement as you started with a disengage actions, which states:
If you take the Disengage action, your movement doesn’t provoke opportunity attacks for the rest of the turn.
Seem to work?
Guanyu wrote:
Q/A 631: thank you for such a quick response
Q633:
How are healing potions made?
JPDG wrote:
A633: Proficiency with herbalism kit is required to create Potion of healing (PHB pg. 154)
JPDG wrote:
Plaguescarred wrote:
mrpopstar wrote:
JPDG wrote:
mrpopstar wrote:
JPDG wrote:
JPDG wrote:
Plaguescarred wrote:
JPDG wrote:
Overpromises wrote:
R632.
Disengage is just the name of the action, the effects are pretty clear: If you take the Disengage action, you don't provoke OAs for movement this turn.
Nothing is mentioned about naming a target. Compare this to the Mobile feat, which requires the user to designate a target for his "Spring Attack Disengage."
If Disengage were named "decide to advance or retreat cautiously as to avoid attacks of opportunity, whenever they may occur," would you have an issue with this?
2Chlorobutanal wrote:
Q634
So I am a Paladin with greaty weapon fighting using a two handed 2d6 maul. I hit and use divine smite to add 2d8 extra damage. Do I get to re-roll 1&2s with that extra 2d8 damage?
obsid wrote:
2Chlorobutanal wrote:
mrpopstar wrote:
JPDG wrote:
Q635: Is movement allowed with the Dodge action?
It would seem to be allowed since Dodge is an action seperate from Movement. But the wording "focus entirely on avoiding attacks" can be argued to imply no movement.
A635: Yes moving doesn't interfere with the Dodge action.
2Chlorobutanal wrote:
2Chlorobutanal wrote:
JPDG wrote:
Got a question about the Magic Initiate feat & cantrips that have text that scales them up with level.
For example Eldritch Blast says at certain levels you get more beams. They are not caster levels because they scale all the way up to Level 17.
Are those levels class levels, or character levels?
For example if the feat were taken by a Human Monk, at level 5 would he get a second beam, or because he is not a spell caster class is he always stuck at one beam?
Cantrips scale by level. What class(es) you have is irrelevant.
Javelin is a simple melee weapon but can be thrown to make a ranged attack, but a rogue's SA only works with finesse or ranged weapon.
634 - A rogue with advantage throws a javelin, does he apply SA damage on a hit?
Miladoon wrote:
Overpromises wrote:
Q636) Thanks for this great forum. My question is this. A mountain dwarf gets a lot of racial weapon/armour proficiencies. If she/he starts off as a cleric, fighter, barbarian or other weapon/armour-proficient career, are a lot of those racial proficiencies wasted because both racial and career proficiencies cover the same things? Or is the dwarf allowed to rename/reassign overlapping proficiencies as something else so that nothing is lost? The latter might be consistent with what it says on page 125 (about Background): "If a character would gain proficiency from two diferent sources, he or she can shoose a different proficiency of the same kind (skill or tool) instead". However, taking that rule as written, a mountain dwarf who becomes a warrior or barbarian will be unable to switch his racial weapon/armour proficiencies for anything else at all because they'd have to be of the "same kind" and the career covers all those weapons/armours anyway. It seems a bit of an unfair penalty for an obviously martial race who wants to do a martial career. Although if the DM DID allow them to be switched, I admit you'd end up with a fighting dwarf with a ton of tool proficiencies!
SilentSin wrote:
2Chlorobutanal wrote:
Rigol wrote:
Q637)What kind of actions can you do when you are grappled ? What kind of actions can you do when you have grappled someone ? How does the grappler attack the grappled, can the grappler, for example, try to choke the grappled to death ?
Q638)What effect does a spyglass have on perception checks and in what situations do they apply ?
Q639)When working between adventures, or being self-sufficient, do I have time left for other down-time activities (like training) ?
Q640)When attacking a KO'ed (stable) opponent what armour class do you roll your attack against ? The standard armour class of the target (including dex mod and shield bonus) or only the armour class of the armour (worn or natural) the target is wearing or a standard armour class of 10 ?
Q641)For hydratation purposes (PHB p.185) does half a gallon of wine or other strong alcoholic liquids provide the same level of hydratation as half a gallon of water ?
Q642)What effect do gauntlets have on unarmed attacks ?
Q643)
Do monk unarmed attacks count as 'Melee weapon attacks' or are they simply 'unarmed melee attacks' with which the user is profficient? I'm not able to find an explicit ruling. Page numbers appreciated.
Gerlof101 wrote:
Nachturnus wrote:
Gerlof101 wrote:
Q644: - When Multiclassing do you get to combine all Saving Throw "profiencies"? from both classes?
(sorry if this was already asked I know it seems pretty simple but I couldn't find any mention of saving throws. i really hope that doesn't mean the answer ends up "no because it's not listed with the armor and weapon profs )
(corrected the number)
Nivek_Loneshadow wrote:
Q645
With the web spell, and other situations where you get restrained or grappled, what happens if you make the save? For both situations (restrained and grappled) your speed becomes 0.
Example: I cast web on an orc. On it's turn it fails its save so it is restrained. With it's action it makes a strength ability check and succeeds. Can the orc then move out of the web or is it unable to since it's speed was set to 0 when it became restrained?
Q646
In the case of creatures like trolls, do they also just drop to 0 hps and then heal every round? For example, (using a troll for example) if it has 5 hps and gets hit for 20, it still just drops to 0 and then heals to 10 next round and it does that every round (unless it takes fire damage)? Meaning the only way to stop it from getting up would be to ready an action to hit it every turn?
katerian wrote:
Q647
The spell Haste reads "...gains an additional action on each of its turns." So not a bonus action, just an action? So a Hastened character with the Polearm Master feat could regular attack action, bonus attack from feat, one more attack from Haste.
Thanks!
Q648, dueling with two weapons, lets take a 1st level fighter with +3 STR mod and who has the dueling feature. if the figther begins combat with a 1d6 light weapon [e.g. shortsword] in one hand then with a hit it would do 1d6+5 [ 5=3 [ str mod ] + 2 [ dueling ] ] damage, now if the fighter dropped that weapon and pulled out another 1d6 light weapon then with two-weapon fighting and another hit the damage would be 1d6+2 [ 2 = dueling ]. dueling works for both weapons since at each point and time the fighter only had one weapon in hand. this can be continuted every round provided the figher has enough weapons. this might go against the intent but it seems to be ok with RAW?
D u e l in g
When you are wielding a melee w eapon in one hand and
no other w eapons, you gain a +2 bonus to damage rolls
with that weapon.
Two-W e a p o n F ig h t in g
When you take the Attack action and attack with a light
melee weapon that you’re holding in one hand, you can
use a bonus action to attack with a different light melee
weapon that you’re holding in the other hand. You don’t
add your ability m odifier to the damage o f the bonus
attack, unless that modifier is negative.
celtwarrior wrote:
MightyThokk wrote:
R634. (Smite and Great Weapon Style)
SilentSin wrote:
katerian wrote:
celtwarrior wrote:
MightyThokk wrote:
Q 649
A Fighter 1, Warlock 12 using Two-Weapon Fighting also has the invocation Lifedrinker. The goal of the fighter is to add both the strength bonus and the charisma bonus to the attack damage for each melee weapon attack. If so, then this idea seems to work with RAW.
Two-Weapon fighting: When two-weapon fighting, you can add your ability modifier to the damage for the second attack.
Lifedrinker: When you hit a creature with your pact weapon, the creature takes extra damage equal to your charisma modifier
Additional details to consider:
1. The description of Pact of the Blade details how to create a pact weapon and how the pact weapon will disapper. It can be formed in the empty hand.
2. The strength modifier it the typical modifier added for melee damage with a weapon.
3. The words "pact weapon" and "ability modifier" are singular.
Questions
1. Does the warlock get to use a pact weapon in each hand?
2. Does the singular use of "ability modifier" for Two-Weapon fighting limit the application of only one modifier to damage?
Thank you
MightyThokk wrote:
Cooperjera wrote:
Cooperjera wrote:
Cooperjera wrote:
Q649(b)
What if the Pact Weapon was a Polearm and you had the Polearm Master Feat?
Q650
What skill is used for a "Streewise" check or a "Knowledge: Local" check? In my last campaign, there was a lot of local information that my PCs were trying to discover. I had them roll INT checks. Am I missing anything?
R650.
Sounds like Intelligence (Investigation) to me.
2Chlorobutanal wrote:
I guess the default method to do this would be through roleplay. Several other Cha, Wis, or Int-based skill checks may be done during the course of this, but I'd say the biggest information-gathering asset at a character's disposal is his or her background feature.
R650 : You could go for a Charisma(Investigation) check.
The PHB (p.175) indicates that, although skills are listed as belonging to the abilities they are most usualy used with, you can use use them with other abilities.
edit : Thinking about it. You could also use a passive Charisma(Investigation) check to see what number and kind(quality) of rumours a charakter picks up while out for a night of caroussing. The Wisdom(Perception) skill is not the only passive check that can be used (just the only one described).
JPDG wrote:
Gerlof101 wrote:
Q651: You are grappled by 3 opponents. Does one (action) successful grapple check escape all 3 grapples?
Mind_Flayer_Monk wrote:
Mind_Flayer_Monk wrote:
2Chlorobutanal wrote:
Q652
This is a question about balancing encounters using the rules from the DM's Basic Rules (version 1).
On p58 of those rules is the XP per adventuring day table. That tells me that, for example, a 8th level adventurer should be able to earn about 6000 XP before having to take a long rest.
My question is this:
Is the value of the 'suggested XP per day' based the value of the monsters before or after the Encounter XP Multiplier? See the table on p57.
For example: As a rough guideline, a party of four 8th level characters should be able to gain about 24,000 XP before having to take a long rest. They disturb a nest of giant scorpions and are attacked by six of them. Giant Scorpions are CR 3 creatures worth 700 XP each. Six of them are 4200 XP and that's what the PCs would earn for defeating them. However, once you apply the Encounter XP Multiplier we find they are worth 8400 XP when it comes to planning and balancing encounters.
So...
If I'm pacing the adventuring day correctly, do I count this enconter as 8400 of the 24,000 - or is it 4200 of the 24,000?
Thanks very much!
Question 653
Stealth checks (PHB pg.177)
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In this edition of D&D Stealth checks are an opposed role yes?
Dex/Stealth of the creature trying to hide VS. Wis/Perception of the creature that is looking for or might spot the creature trying to hid.
It is not a roll vs. a target DC to hide correct?
A652: I believe you count it as 4,200 of the 24,000 since the multiplier is just a calculation of how difficult the encounter as opposed to being the actual XP award the adventurers receive for overcoming the monsters, which is what is used in the estimation of an adventuring day XP total.
A653: Yes its a Dexterity (Stealth) vs Wisdom (Perception) contest to hide.
Q654 - I apologize if this has already been discussed in other threads--in this edition of D&D Diplomacy checks are an opposed Cha Contest? or maybe Deception and Intimidation Contest cheacks?
A654. Diplomacy seems to fall under Charisma (Persuasion) in 5e. As PCs are generally immune to "rules-based" persuasion (as opposed to compulsion or persuasion through roleplay), and this skill would be used only on NPCs, I believe the easiest way to implement persuasion is to just have the DM assign a DC for the task at hand. The DC could be partially or totally derived from the relevant NPC's stats, but in general there is no call for an opposed roll. Perhaps if a PC and an NPC (or another PC) are attempting to persuade the same person or people for different results, an opposed roll may be in order.
Q655 - I have a Wizard with10 Dex wearing +1 Cloth and an Amulet of Protection +1 giving him AC12. If I cast Mage Armor (base AC13), would it include the magical bonuses since they are not armor related and give an AC15?
Sofax wrote:
R655. Is +1 cloth something that exists in 5E? Cloth, cloth armor, or clothing is not mentioned as a type of armor, and the excerpt for "+1 armor" talks about it being "armor." If we assume that +1 cloth exists as a type of magic item, it still seems a little strange that you could benefit from magical +1 "armor" while not calculating your AC using that armor.
The ring should be fine in either case.
Sofax wrote:
JPDG wrote:
Q: XXX this is for the paladín class abilities... If a player dies does this applies to their death saving throws?
it said that Starting at 6th level, whenever you or a friendly creature within 10 feet of you must make a saving throw, the creaturegainsabonustothesavingthrowequaltoyour Charisma modifier (with a minimum bonus of +1). You must be conscious to grant this bonus.
At 18th level, the range of this aura increases to 30 feet.
but on the death saving throws it states that:
Roll a d20. If the roll is 10 or higher, you succeed. Otherwise, you fail. A success or failure has no effect by itself. On your third success, you become stable . On your third failure, you die. The successes and failures don't need to be consecutive; keep track of both until you collect three of a kind. The number of both is reset to zero when you regain any hit points or become stable.
Does the paladin aura of protection functions?
Q658
Can a party force a healing potion down a person's throat who is at HP 0 (unconscious)?
Chosto wrote:
2Chlorobutanal wrote:
2Chlorobutanal wrote:
JPDG wrote:
JPDG wrote:
2Chlorobutanal wrote:
Q657 - Can a multiclass Barbarian/Paladin use Divine Smite while raging?
Alpizarai wrote:
Can valor bards, or eldrich knights, use a net as their bonus attack after casting a spell?
SilentSin wrote:
mudpyr8 wrote:
SilentSin wrote:
A655: Where is the Cloth+1 from? If you use homebrew material to ask Rules Q&A, it will greatly help if you can provide a complete description of the game element thanks. Armor +1 gives a +1 AC because they're armor., so the Cloth +1 will stack with mage armor only if its not an armor but an AC bonus instead of an AC formula like an armor does. Even in 4E the Cloth +1 was an armor so i wonder what yours is.
Q659
Lizardmen, in the Monster Manual PDF, have a spiked shield (pg 35).
"Spiked Shield. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one
target. Hit: 5 (1d6 + 2) piercing damage"
Would you permit this for PCs?
Would you allow this in conjuction with the Dual Wielder Feat?
A659: Provided i decide one of them is recoverable, I'd rule this spiked shield can be used as an improvised weapon that deal 1d6 piercing damage, so. It'd have no proficiency bonus, but it'd work with Dual Welder.
DMBR6 Equipment: you decide how much of a monster’s equipment is recoverable after the creature is slain and whether any of that equipment is still usable. A battered suit of armor made for a monster is rarely usable by someone else, for instance.
Q660
How many creatures affected by Sleep may be awakened in one action?
Q661
If creature A serves as a cover for creature B, is there any chance that A get some damage?
I think it is a really cheat for spellcasters B (especially enemies).
Q658: does mage armor work with a shield?
House_Mr wrote:
Plaguescarred wrote:
House_Mr wrote:
Plaguescarred wrote:
Sofax wrote:
Q656: Are real weapons that you aren't proficient in count as improvised weapons?
Q657: With Expeditious Retreat, do you get a bonus dash action the same turn?
Q658: Expeditious Retreat (again), can you stack Dash actions (Dash for Bonus Action and Dash for regular Action)?
FarBeyondC wrote:
Q659: When making an attack roll I add my strength. If I'm proficient in strength then my proficiency modifier has already been added. So if I'm also proficient with the weapon I'm attacking with then essentially I'm adding my proficiency bonus twice. Is that correct or am I doing something wrong?
Titanium_Taz wrote:
anonymous93 wrote:
Q660: What is my AC going to be with my lvl 1 sorcerer?
im sure this question is answered somewhere but I was unable to find it. I don't know what the AC will be against a class that has no armor proficiency. Thank you for the help.
A660.
Default AC is 10 + Dex modifier.
If your sorcerer doesn't have any armor, and his Dex is 14 (+2 modifier), he'll have a 12 AC. (10 + 2)
Note that if your sorcerer is a Dragon sorcerer, he or she will get a better AC as part of the class.
2Chlorobutanal wrote:
Lharn wrote:
Q661
Saving throws. Does/can a PC roll a saving throw on every attack against him/her?
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Q662
Resting. A long rest is no less than 8 hours. Are we talking 8 actual hours or is there a pre-determined "time" for a long rest? How does a long rest play out?
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Q663: do Druids get to use the special attacks of the beast it wild shapes into? assuming it has one
Groot wrote:
Plaguescarred wrote:
Groot wrote:
TrustTymora wrote:
Sofax wrote:
A663.
Yes, Druids can use the special attacks of the beast they turn into with Wild Shape. They can Multiattack or Claw or Charge, etc.
R656.
SilentSin wrote:
Groot wrote:
Q664: ( think)
It might have already been awnsered by the list is getting long!
If you're using a focus, but cast a spell you still need priced materials for, do you have to hold both?
Also, do you specificly have to buy those materials that have a price, in advance? Or can you assume you have bought them in the past and just now remove the value of gold from your bag?
AKA, Do you need to keep track of those mats and manage them?
A664.
The rules seem to imply that you don't strictly have to handle a costly material component if you're using a focus, as long as you have it on your person when you cast the spell.
The second part can vary from group to group, but since the spell "requires" the material, I think the default model is that you need to buy the specific materials in advance:
But if a cost is
indicated for a component, a character must have that
specific component before he or she can cast the spell.
Q: If the DM rolls a higher initiatve than some players, does this mean the enemies use their actions all together before the players can use theirs? For example: Two players roll a higher iniative than the enemies, but the remaining two players roll lower. Does this mean the order of combat would follow as the two players with the higher initative go first, then all the enemies, then the two players who rolled lower?
Darastrixx wrote:
Q666: (The Evil question)
Does Passive Perception cover everything that a Wis(Perception) check covers or do they detect different things?
A666: Wisdom (Perception) is the same check wether done actively or passively. Only difference is passive checks are usually used for tasks that can done repeateddly or when the DM want the check to be done secretly.
Plaguescarred wrote:
Plaguescarred wrote:
belowyn wrote:
Q667:
If a druid also has either the barbarian or monk's class features that determine AC by the addition of two ability score modifiers when the character is unarmored, will a druid wild shaping into a creature with natural armor be considered "wearing armor" for the purpose of the barbarian/monk class abilities?
Q668:
What are the Ability Scores (Str, Dex, Con, Int, Wis, Cha) used for other than to determine the Ability Modifiers?
Q669:
Wizards have a spell called Web
Giant Spiders have an action called Web
Question: If somone is subject to both a wizards web and a Giant Spider's Web at the same time, do they stack together?
I know if two different wizards had used the same spell, they wouldn't stack, only the stronger one would be in effect. The Web action from the Giant Spider however, isn't exactly the same as the spell though similar
if they do stack, this is pretty powerful as in both cases the person has to spend their Action to try to break free, so if they both stacked, they would have to spend two turns worth of actions at a minimum to break free.
Hope this hasn't been addressed already, I did my best to search the thread to make sure no one had already asked this.
A667: No i don't think it would.
A668: Ability Scores may have other uses depending of the game element. Some heavy armor reduces the wearer’s speed unless it has a Strength score equal to or higher than the listed score for exemple.
A669: Both effects makes you restrained until you break free and the rules say that If multiple effects impose the same condition on a creature, each instance of the condition has its own duration, but the condition’s effects don’t get worse. (Basic Rules pg. 106)
Q670: When multiclassing do you get to add the new classes Attribute Saving Throw profs? ie.. Fighter gets ST Prof to Str and Con they then multiclass to Rogue, do they get to add Dex and Int ST prof?
WastingX wrote:
Cisnero wrote:
Q668 - My rogue stabs a nasty and dishes out SA damage, then the nasty moves away provoking an AoO. Can my rogue dish out more SA damage if he hits with his AoO?
Miladoon wrote:
E-Tallitnics wrote:
Q669:
If I have the polarm master feat, and a halberd ( a reach weapon), and I run up to 10ft away from my enemy and attack him, can I use the 1d4 other end bonus attack from 10 ft away? (or do I need to move 5ft away to use that?)
Q670
I'm going to run my first adventure this weekend for my son and his friends and could use some help understanding monster stats. What is the +3?
How do I read this?
Hit Points 19 (3d10 + 3)
What is the +3?
Melee Attack—Bastard Sword: +5 to hit
What does +5 to hit mean?
Flaming Fist Lieutenant
Medium Humanoid (Human)
Armor Class 16 (scale mail)
Hit Points 19 (3d10 + 3)
Speed 30 ft.
Str 16 (+3) Dex 14 (+2) Con 13 (+1)
Int 10 (+0) Wis 11 (+0) Cha 12 (+1)
Alignment neutral
Languages Common
Actions
Melee Attack—Bastard Sword: +5 to hit (reach 5 ft.; one
creature). Hit: 1d10 + 3 slashing damage. If the attack deals 9
or more damage, the target falls prone.
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Groot wrote:
It absolutley does. Thank-you!
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obsid wrote:
JPDG wrote:
obsid wrote:
obsid wrote:
SilentSin wrote:
obsid wrote:
Q670
Page 114
"Preparing and casting spells
second paragraph
You prepare the list of wizard spells that are available for you to cast. To do so, choose a number of wizard spells from your spellbook equal to your Intelligence modifier + your wizard level (minimum 1). The spells must be of a level for which you have spell slots."
Page 164
"Spell slots
You determine your spell slots by adding together all your levels in bard, cleric, druid, etc etc. Use this total to determine your spell slots by consulting the Multiclass Spellcaster table.
If you have more than one spell casting class, this table might give you spell slots of a level that is higher than the spells you know or can prepare."
page 114
"Your spellbook
The spells that you add to your spellbook as you gain levels reflect.... You might find other spells during your adventures.
Copying a Spell into the Book
When you find a wizard spell of 1st level or higher, you can add it to your spellbook if it is of a level for which you have spell slots and if you can spare the time to decipher and copy it.
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Once you have spent this time and money, you can prepare the spell just like your other spells."
Wizard loophole. Wizard 1/any other spellcaster X You can learn any level of wizard spell for which you have slots due to multiclassing. against RAI but clearly RAW... discuss.
Valdark wrote:
E-Tallitnics wrote:
R670.
This isn't really a loophole. You get two contradictory rules:
"You have spell slots higher than spells you can know or prepare."
"You can add it ... of a level for which you have spell slots."
In this case, multiclassing rules should override the basic rule about scribing or preparing spells because multiclassing is an optional rule (more specific), and thus your "spell slots that are of a level higher than spells you can know or prepare" are not valid grounds for scribing or preparing wizard spells based on them.
Yet the preparing only requires you have spell slots and the scribing only requires you have spell slots. Neither of them requires you have the ability to know spells of that level.
Valdark wrote:
E-Tallitnics wrote:
I think you're conveniently skimming over the " you can prepare the spell just like your other spells" sentence. That part prevents preparation along the lines of the rules in chapter 6.
Valdark wrote:
R670: For edification: "Can a MC Wizard 2/Cleric 18 learn a 3rd level spell, i.e fireball that he would find on is adventure? That character wouldn't be able to learn fireball, since he doesn't have enough levels in the wizard class. -J"
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OK so they are ruling that they didn't royally goof although they clearly did.
Got you.
I'll just have to continue to explain that one to new players.
Your wizard class preparation in no way limits your level of spell because it is limited only by available slots but your spells known are limited by the class.
This creates the situation where being able to learn the spell via spellbook grants the ability to prepare it because you in fact have slots of that level.
I'm done for the evening. I'd love to see this changed as it is a gaping hole in the wording and working of spellcasters at present. Although intent is clear to me it would not be to a new player and that is an inherent problem with the spellbook feature at present.
Thanks for the prompt responses gentlemen and good evening.
Valdark wrote:
Valdark, a single-classed Wizard only has the slots given by its Wizard level. Hence you refer to those slots when preparing, due to multiclass rules specifying you count as single-classed. Your RAW wasn't as right as I thought, I'm Rafael from the Facebook group.
Q671 if I have the polearm master feat and attack with the haft end do I get to add my str and other mods? Cheers
Valdark wrote:
E-Tallitnics wrote:
Q672
I asked this earlier and thought I understood, but I need a little more help.
Under Hit Points for a Goblin it reads 7 (2d6)
7 is the average. So as the DM I can roll 2d6 to potentially give the Goblin more or less hit points?
Under Actions for a Gobin it reads;
Scimitar. Melee weapon attack: +4 to hit, reach 5ft., one target.
Hit: 5 (1d6 +2) slashing damage.
If it says +4 to hit, what does "Hit: 5" mean?
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Q672
I asked this earlier and thought I understood, but I need a little more help.
Under Hit Points for a Goblin it reads 7 (2d6)
7 is the average. So as the DM I can roll 2d6 to potentially give the Goblin more or less hit points?
Under Actions for a Gobin it reads;
Scimitar. Melee weapon attack: +4 to hit, reach 5ft., one target.
Hit: 5 (1d6 +2) slashing damage.
If it says +4 to hit, what does "Hit: 5" mean?
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A672.
Yep, the "7" and the "5" are the average values of the rolls.
"Hit: 5 (1d6+2)" means the same thing as the "7 (2d6)" does for the hit points:
7 is the average roll of 2d6, so a DM can quickly assign a platoon of goblins 5 HP each.
5 is the (estimated) average roll of 1d6+2. If the DM is using lots of goblins and doesn't want to roll their damages, he or she can choose to use "5" instead of rolling the damage individually.
2Chlorobutanal wrote:
Groot wrote:
Valdark wrote:
Precisely.
SilentSin wrote:
Okay, I think I'm #673.
Q673: I cannot find any references to ability score damage in 5th Ed. Has ability score damage been eliminated from the system?
Q674: How would the Challenge Rating of a PC be calculated (especially in the case of a major villain)? Will these rules be present in either the MM or DMG, or did I just miss the references in the DM Basic Rules?
Thanks in advance!
Davy
Groot wrote:
Gloriam_Etriae wrote:
Q675 What happens when creature gets condition, that can only be ended actively, multiple times. For example creature touched by fire elemental is ignited and takes d10 dmg on start of its every turn until it takes action to put fire out. Do ignites stack and does creature need to take two actions if it's ignited two times?
Ranorak wrote:
As a 1st level Barbarian, if I rage and dual wield, does my off hand attack get the +2 rage damage bonus?
OoftaMeg wrote:
Gloriam_Etriae wrote:
necromaster_1313 wrote:
necromaster_1313 wrote:
Cooperjera wrote:
I'm a little unsure about the way Inspiration is handled.
I know that it says in the rules that you can't stockpile multiple Inspiration points, so presumably that means that no matter how many times you do something that the DM thinks should earn you Inspiration, as soon as you spend it you instantly become Inspirationless and then have to wait until you do something else to earn more before you can be Inspired again?
That seems to me to make it rather a pale imitation of the various Fate Points (or whatever you want to call them) that appear in some other RPG systems.
FitzMojoBob wrote:
Lipfi wrote:
Q676
Where in the rules it is stated that you can use spell focus as a weapon (Staff as a Quarterstaff for instance). I know it was mentioned in beta, but I can't find the same ruling in PHB.
Q677: Does the spell Glibness negate the effects of the spell Zone of truth? Since technically the Zone of Truth needs to determine if you are telling a lie before it can prohibit you.
Georlik wrote:
WastingX wrote:
Plaguescarred wrote:
Being an Enchantment spell, Zone of Truth places a compulsion on the target to speak only the truth. The spell doesn't need to know what is truth or a lie, because the target knows.
Q678:
If I am a barbarian multiclassed into a 2nd lvl druid. My character has +0dex +0con. I transform into a tiger, do I have 12AC (normal tiger AC), or 14 AC (getting unarmored defense of 10+con+dex of a tiger). If I rage before I transform do I still get the resistance to slashing/blug/piercing damage while transformed? Does tranforming into creatures with "natural armor" stop unarmored defense?
obsid wrote:
Q679:
From the MM. To use the lair action, does the monster have to hold its action until initiative 20? Or when initiative 20 happens, and the monster decides to use a lair action, its new initiative place is 20? I'm confused as to how the lair actions work.
A679.
Lair Actions occur independently of a legendary monster's turn, (usually) on a different initiative than the monster's.
A dragon, for example, rolls an initiative of 15.
On Initiative 20, the dragon can take a Lair Action.
On Initiative 15, the dragon can take a regular turn - action, movement, and maybe a bonus action.
It can do both every round. Its "personal" initiative stays at 15. It doesn't have to ready any actions to use the Lair Action.
R670: You do not prepare spells based on the level of spell slots that you have whilst Multiclassing.
Can a MC Wizard 2/Cleric 18 learn a 3rd level spell, i.e fireball that he would find on is adventure? That character wouldn't be able to learn fireball, since he doesn't have enough levels in the wizard class. -J
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SilentSin wrote:
Which part is wrong?
Doesn't Wild Shape also state that you retain any class features or abilities of your normal form that you could conceivably use in the new form, minus special senses? (Fourth bullet point of Wild Shape)
2Chlorobutanal wrote:
A679: In the DMG.
R678: There is such thing as natural armor for monsters. If you take a look at a black bear, which has a Dex10 (+0) and an AC 11 (natural armor), a barbarian/druid wildshaping into one would have to choose one AC formula between A) AC 11 + Dexterity modifier or B) AC 10 + Dexterity modifier + Constitution modifier according to determine how AC is calculated when two formulas are available;
BR09 Armor Class: Some spells and class features give you a different way to calculate your AC. If you have multiple features that give you different ways to calculate your AC, you choose which one to use.
DMBR 03 Armor Class: A monster that wears armor or carries a shield has an Armor Class (AC) that takes its armor, shield, and Dexterity into account. Otherwise, a monster’s AC is based on its Dexterity modifier and natural armor, if any. If a monster has natural armor, wears armor, or carries a shield, this is noted in parentheses after its AC value.
E-Tallitnics wrote:
unarmored ac and multiclassing
Does Monk and Barbarian AC adjustments stack when multiclassing, does a "monk barbarian" have ac= DEX+CON+WIS ? Also how does this interact with Draconic Sorcerers Does their AC stack with one or both of those classes (Monk or Barbarian)
Ex Monk Barbarian str12 DEX 14 CON 18, Int 8 WIS 16 cha 8
unarmored AC= ?
10 + dex+con+wis
or 10+dex + choice wis or con
Draconic Sorc/monk
str12 dex16 con10 int10 wis18 cha8
unarmored AC=?
13+dex+wis
or
10+dex+wis
Thanks
-yes I am sure this has all been asked several times and I am sorry,
i tried several times to search but the search function proved uselsss
(I was unable to even bring up posts i had seen) :/
LordCor wrote:
(sorry if mentionned elsewhere)
Q681 : Do Dragonborns get natural AC bonuses because of their scaly hide ?
Q682 : There is a Greater Restoration on PHB p. 246, but no Restoration spell (which would fall on p. 272). Is that an error?
Was there a Restoration spell in the Basic Rules? If not on both accounts, why not simply call the spell Restoration?
A681: No.
A682: See lesser restoration.
alienux wrote:
R676. (Staff / Quarterstaff)
The developers clarified via Twitter that they think a staff focus can be used as a quarterstaff.
A rod or scepter could be used at the very least as an improvised weapon: without proficiency bonus for d4 damage. It would be pretty reasonable to treat them as clubs or maces and increase the damage die or add a proficiency bonus (if applicable).
Q683: Does proficiency bonus carry over when multiclassing? For instance, a fourth level character has +2 proficiency and will go to +3 the next level in that same class. Does it go to +3 even if he/she moves to a new class that is listed at +2 proficiency for 1st level?
A683.
Yes, from the chapter 6 Multiclass rules, proficiency bonus is calculated by the total of your class levels, not individually. It's the same at a given level for every PC, regardless of how they distribute their multi-classes.
Thirsting Blade (Warlock Invocations) stacks with extra Attacks?
Observant feat: Why does the +5 bonus to Perception and Investigation only apply to passive checks?
No. Says so in the Multiclass rules.
E x t r a A t t a c k
If you gain the Extra Attack class feature from more
than one class, the features don’t add together. You
can’t make more than two attacks with this feature
unless it says you do (as the fighter’s version o f Extra
Attack does). Similarly, the warlock’s eldritch invocation
Thirsting Blade doesn’t give you additional attacks if you
also have Extra Attack.
Grimpow wrote:
Yunru wrote:
Yunru wrote:
Q686: Does the "Dueling" fighting style apply its damage bonus when throwing a one-handed weapon, such as a javelin?
Edit: corrected question #
Jordan175 wrote:
Q687
Do skills from Character Backgrounds stack with Character creation? Example; The Bard gets three skill proficiencies in any one he wishes, the Entertainer background get's two so that sums it up to five? or just the two from the background (he also get's a feature from the background).
Oompa wrote:
688
Does Awakened Mind satisfy requirements for spells that say a target needs to hear you?
A688: But to answer the fundamental question, i don't believe a deafened creature could use an ability requiring him to hear even if it can communicate telepathically.
EDITED
Plaguescarred wrote:
Makabriel2 wrote:
Q689: How often can Dark Elves use Dancing Lights. All it says is "You know the dancing lights cantrip."
A689: Its usable at-will being a cantrip. (Basic Rules pg. 78)
Q691: Dwarven Combat Training gives proficiency with the throwing hammer (ch2: races), but I cannot find it in the weapons table (ch5: equipment). The weapons table does mention "Light hammer", which can also be thrown. Is this the same weapon? (same question holds for pdf-rules and player-handbook)
OoftaMeg wrote:
mrpopstar wrote:
R691.
All the time. I believe the name was changed from playtest to printing and wasn't updated in every spot, but the "throwing hammer" = "light hammer" for all purposes.
Q692:
So I am a barbarian/Druid, I frenzy and gain exhaustion, and then I transform into something (like one of the elementals) which is immune to exhaustion. Does that reset exhaustion to 0 even after I transform back?
obsid wrote:
Q693: 2nd Level spell "Moonbeam" does it deal damage immediately upon casting as the beam engulfs the target and he "enters" the beam and again at the start of his turn?
Q693: Can an eldritch knight drop his weapon, cast a spell bonus action to return the weapon to his hand as often as he would like? It seemed kind of against the spirit of the class to do it that way.
Q694: The warlock Hex spell as well as the enhance ability spell give disadvantage or advantage on ability checks and saving throws respectively. Does this apply to attack rolls as well?
Q695: Does Polymorph allow you to retain your class abilities? Initially I had though not, since it only really says you keep your alignment and personality, but at the end of the spell it says "
The creature is limited in the actions it can perform by
the nature o f its new form, and it can’t speak, cast spells,
or take any other action that requires hands or speech.
"
Seems odd that to add that when all you can turn into is a beast if you don't keep your class abilities. It does say your "game statistics are replaced" but I'm not certain what all that encompasses.
Q696: If you are using an ability when you are polymorphed (like concentrating on a spell or raging) does that ability end when the polymorph happens? Which, depending on the answer, can also lead to can you polymorph yourself.
If Q696 is yes, you can polymorph yourself and maintain concentration on it, I would think Q695 almost has to be that you keep class abilities but I would love to know for sure.
A693 (first): No. Spells that do damage as immediate effect, say so explicitly. However, if the area includes the target you want to affect, it will be at the start of its nect turn (barring something unusual that might remove it from the area).
A694: No. Ability checks, attack rolls, and saving throws are three distinctly different elements. Something that specifically affects one of those does not affect the other two.
Edited to correct question numbers.
Q697
A pack of orcs is confronted with an illusion. One of the orcs interacts with it and discovers it's not real. Do the others automatically see through it as well?
A 693. (part 2)
Yes, by the rules an Eldritch Knight can drop a weapon (as a "one per turn" object interaction or "totally free" depending on table), cast a 1-action casting time spell, then use Weapon Bond to return the weapon to his or her hand as a bonus action. This isn't really that powerful in my opinion and actually a somewhat legitmate use for an otherwise very minor ability. You could even imagine the weapon is released into the air and sort of floats around magically while the EK casts a spell, if that's your thing.
A695 & 696.
No, you do not keep class abilities when you are polymorphed : you are completely changed to the new form except for personality and alignment. This is different from shapechange and Wild Shape, which blends the caster's features with the attributes of the new shape.
However, I don't think anything prevents a feature that was already operational, such as concentration, or a Rage, from ending prematurely. A self-polymorphed wizard could continue concentrating on the spell until its duration expired or he or she failed a concentration save (using the animal's Constitution modifier and saving throw proficiencies). Concentrating on a spell is not the same as casting a spell.
For an example of self-polymorph, look at the special abilities of a Transmuter wizard, which includes the ability to polymorph yourself once per long rest.
A697.
Technically, no, the other orcs do not "automatically" (by a rule) see the illusion for what it is unless they also make the appropriate check or saving throw. However, a DM could rule that it automatically happens if the proof is obvious. I'd probably just give the other orcs advantage on their checks or saves, or possibly the opportunity to make a check as a reaction, if the disbelieving orc communicated the nature of the illusion to the others.
Q698.
What is a component pouch for?
A friend has asked me this question and, unfortunately, I don't have my 5e PH on me to open up and find the answer. I would be very grateful if someone could sum up it's usefulness.
My friend's actual questions was "Is this right? The component pouch can be used in place of materials, so if a spell requires something like a sprinkling of holy water (bless spell) then there isn't an actual need to have holy water on your person, you just use the component pouch, and the pouch never runs out".
However, I have read that it can only replace non-costly materials. Any materials that have a specified cost cannot be replaced with the component pouch. Which statement is more true? Thanks!
deldalton wrote:
A698: Both are true. Any spell which lists a cost next to the components (for example, Identify requires "a pearl worth at least 100 gp") needs to be purchased and tracked separately. Other than that, the component pouch should suffice.
And as always, the DM is free to rule that specific items are more rare and must be obtained individually...I've played at one table where holy water was carefully restricted (The DM didn't like the fact that we pulled a Frog Brothers and raided a local temple's font before heading out to face a lich.) and at another where all the birds for 100 miles were incinerated so we couldn't get the feather we needed.
Avross wrote:
Q700:
For the feat Polearm Master, do you get your attribute bonus to damage, or is it treated like TWF, and no bonus?
Q701 - Has anyone else noticed that Blade Barrier appears as a 6th level spell in the PHB yet does not show up on any spell list? I'm going to assume that it is a Wizard and Sorcerer spell. Are there any others classes that should have this spell as well?
BuffaloBob wrote:
himrin wrote:
deldalton wrote:
Q702: My question with moonbeam is because it says it deals damage to a creature the first time it enters on a turn or when it starts its turn in the beam. It never said entering had to be willing so is the beam first engulfing the creature considered "entering" the beam. By that same token i can move the beam up to 60 feat with an action, is the beam moving over another creature considered "entering" the beam or being shoved into it by another creature.
Ocule wrote:
That seems like a really weird technicality
Alterangel wrote:
Novacat wrote:
BuffaloBob wrote:
Q704: Does the Message cantrip reveal to the target where the whisper/message originates, or does it seem to originate just outside the target's ear?
If I'm a rogue (arcane trickster), hiding in shadows, and sneaking up on a nervous guard, can I use Message to whisper to the guard that I am Death, and I am coming for him right now, will that reveal to him that the message came from 100 ft from his left, or will he just hear a message in his head, or as tho I were leaning over his shoulder and whispering directly into his ear?
Multiclassing spell levels seem very strange. Please help me to understand the multiclassing spell levels. The way I read them, a fifth level Ranger has 4 first level and 2 second level spell slots, but as soon as he multiclasses into a Rogue, he forgets one of the one level slots and both of the second level slots and won't get the second level slots back until he reaches third level as a Rogue and only then if he takes the Arcane Trickster Archetype.. Have I fiqured this out correctly?
Seekus wrote:
Seekus wrote:
Q 706
Twinned Spell for sorcerers. The text of the feature indicates that the twinned spell must "target only one creature and doesn't have the range of self..." Is it possible to twin a spell that allows the caster to choose one creature (i.e. Haste), and twin a spell that affects one target that can be seen in range (i.e. Disintegrate, Feeblemind), or must the twinned spell be a ranged attack spell (i.e Firebolt)?
Intutivly it seems silly that it would be limited to ranged attack spells only, because the few number of spells that seem to be ranged attacks.
Thank you
2Chlorobutanal wrote:
A706.
Yes, you can Twin a defensive or "buff" spell or a harmful spell that does not deal damage. You can Twin a polymorph or haste spell as well as a damage spell such as finger of death.
AarynD wrote:
Q707
Vampires Charm ability is described as magic
Is it a magic attack?
If yes is the charm suseptable to dispel magic?
As dispel magic states that: "
Choose one creature, object, or magical effect within
range."
A707: While a vampire's charm ability is a magical effect, Its not an attack nor a spell, which is what dispel magic ends.
Can a battle master fighter riposte an enemies attack and use a different maneuver to push/trip on the granted attack?
Mugen11 wrote:
Mugen11 wrote:
Q 709: If you have a multiclass character, what determines when scaling cantrips improve? Is it overall character level, level in the individual class, level on the multiclass spell-slot table, or something else?
Example: Bob is a Cleric 9 / Fighter (Eldritch Knight) 9 and knows, among other cantrips, Sacred Flame (from the Cleric list) and Ray of Frost (from the Wizard spell list).
Each of these spells does 1d8 damage, and an additional 1d8 when the caster reaches 5th (2d8), 11th (3d8), and 17th (4d8).
So, when using these cantrips, does Bob deal
- 4d8 damage (because he's above 17th level),
- 2d8 damage (because his level in the class that grants the spell is above 5th, but below 11th),
- 3d8 damage (because his level on the multiclass spell-slot list works out to 12th, which is above 11th, but below 17th), or
- something else entirely?
Sorry if this already got answered, but the Search function didn't find anything.
Grey_Watcher wrote:
A 710
About the Crossbow Expert Feat: You attack with a one handed weapon e use one action bonus to attack with a loaded hand crossbow, you can make "two shots" with the same hand crossobow in a turn (action and bonus action)? and you can use a shield using a hand crossbow?
2Chlorobutanal wrote:
Grimpow wrote:
Avross wrote:
justinj3x3 wrote:
Q712 It is said that you have to have 1 hand free to cast spells that require Verbal or Somatic components. What about casting by a ranger who is holding a bow can he cast his spells or does he need to drop the bow? Or a Eldrih knight with na 2h weapon can he cast a spell? Can he hold the weapon in 1h as a free action ?
A712:
The rules say "You can also interact with one object or feature of the enviroment for free." Its at least possible to read this to mean you can sheath your weapon, cast your spell, and then draw your weapon, as long as it was the same weapon. Then its only "one object" that you are interacting with during your turn. Check with your DM on this....
Plaguescarred wrote:
Q713
Where/what are the rules for starting wealth if you start a character at a level other than 1?
durntaur wrote:
Q714
Is a fighter using a shield and hand crossbow two-weapon fighting ?
Q715
Does the "Loading" property PHB p.147 limit a crossbow to firing once per round? or one piece of ammunition when you use an action, bonus action, or reaction (i.e. a fighter could shoot crossbow on his turn using the attack action(only once even if 5th level) and then later using his reaction (Commanders Strike) shoot crossbow again)?
A714.
No. If you're talking about the Crossbow Expert feat, the answer is also still "no." Two-Weapon Fighting only applies to attacks made using that section of the Combat rules.
A715.
Once per action/bonus action/reaction. A character with a loading weapon could fire three times in a round, once on an action, once on a bonus action, and once on a reaction.
TrustTymora wrote:
Avross wrote:
obsid wrote:
A712:
I would also point your DM to this twitter exchange (Mike Mearls is as he says "The main dude on the Dungeons & Dragons R&D team"):
MonumentGames: Any advice on handling Clerics/druids with shields and spell casting? They seem disadvantaged without a hand free for S/M comps
Mike Mearls :just stow that weapon in the shield hand for a moment and you're good - the rule isn't there to restrict, but to clarify
Matt Petruzzelli: so you don’t eyed to actually use an incidental to put away your weapon and then draw it again next turn?
Mike Mearls: really wouldn't worry about it - it's not a balancing factor AFAIK
https://twitter.com/mikemearls/status/504001681689169920
ReBump712
My initial thing was for example a Ranger with a bow can he cast a spell as a bonus action and then shoot if he had his bow equipped well dunno how to treat ranged weapon can it be held in 1h.
Or for Example an Eldritch Knight is alredy in mele. Has a Maul equipped was attacking the previouse turn and this turn he wants to cast a spell and use his bonus action to attack.
I know that a heavy 2h weapon can not be used in 1h but can it be held in 1h while casting the spell.
Edit:
Secondly if Mike Mearls rule would be 100% right wouldnt that make the War Caster Feat like redundant.
"
• You can perform the somatic components o f spells
even when you have weapons or a shield in one or
both hands. "
R172: I believe you can hold a two-handed weapon in one hand, you only need two to use it to attacké
Q 713: Can Illusions such as a Major Illusion or Programmed Illusion be seen through with Passive Investigation? The text of the spells specifically mentions using an action to make an Intelligence (Investigation) check, but the Observant feat grants (among other things) a bonus to Passive Investigation, and I'm having difficulty imagining a use for that, except in extremely specific niche cases, unlikely to come up in a typical campaign.
2Chlorobutanal wrote:
Plaguescarred wrote:
Q714 I'm not sure why a cantrip (Fire Bolt) has higher average damage (22) than 1st and 2nd level spells, especially when you consider your spell selection for Spell Mastery at 18th level. Is this an oversight, or am I missing something?
A714: Cantrips, such as fire bolt, don't actually have higher average damage than 1st and 2nd level spells - you are forgetting to figure accuracy (chance to hit or the chance of a saving throw being made), chance to critical (attack rolls only), and the other features of the 1st and 2nd level attack spells.
For example, burning hands can target up to 6 creatures at once, and if it is targeting even 3 the damage it causes is noticeably superior to that of a fire bolt (even when said fire bolt finally gets that 4th die of damage).
Aralin wrote:
obsid wrote:
Q715: The Feinting Attack maneuver on page 74 of the Player's Handbook states: "You can expend one superiority die and use a bonus action on your turn to feint, choosing one creature within 5 feet of you as your target. You have advantage on your next attack roll against that creature. If that attack hits, add the superiority die to the attack’s damage roll". Do you have advantage on your next attack roll that turn, before the end of your next turn, or whenever?
A715: You have advantage on your next attack roll against that target whenever that happens. Can be this turn, the next or even in a subsequent encounter with it, as soon as the next attack roll is made against it you'll get advantage because this benefit has no duration given.
Q716:
forgive me if this has been asked already, i tried searching through the forums but didn't find anything.
my sorcerer just hit level 2. i haven't cast any cantrips yet, and i was thinking of changing one of the cantrips to something else. after reading the rules on page 101 in the players handbook, it seems like i should be able to do this. however, the DM is taking exception with the phrase "...Additionally, when you gain a level in this class, you can choose one of the sorcerer spells you know and replace it with another spell from the sorcerer
spell list, which also must be of a level for which you have spell slots...". He's saying that because cantrips do not require a slot, i cannot (within the scope of the rules), replace them.
yes in case you were wondering, i do hate my life.
bromstad wrote:
A716:
If you are playing adventures league, you can change anything you want about your character before level 5 (I can point you to that rule if you want). If you are playing a home game it is up to your DM, and they dont need to follow the rules at all if they dont want to. I would also make the argument that you have infinite spell slots for cantrips and that the purpose of that rule is so you dont do something like swap out a lvl1 spell for a fireball at 2nd level, for balance reasons. There is no balance problem with replacing cantrips with other cantrips (you still wouldnt be able to replace a cantrip with a non-cantrip spell).
tekbart wrote:
A717.
Technically, no damage is caused if you use a second, third, fourth, etc Overchannel with a cantrip. However, if you Overchannel 3 cantrips and then Overchannel a fireball, you would take 12d12 damage. (basic 2d12 + 2d12 from the number of extra Overchannel uses, times 3 for 3rd level spell).
However, this seems to be an oversight, and Mike Mearls suggests a house rule where cantrips deal some damge to the caster when used with Overchannel (perhaps count the "spell level" as 1/2).
Jeremy Crawford recently suggested potentially disallowing Overchannel and cantrips alltogether.
JPDG wrote:
Q. 718: If I take crossbow expert, when I use the crossbow as a bonus action after a melee attack, do I add my ability scores?
Q. 719: If I take crossbow expert and it ignores loading quality, does that mean I can use it as a bonus action ever turn in a fight. I.e. Every round do I get to make a melee attack and a crossbow attack as a bonus action?
A. 718, 719
718. Yes, you add your ability score (Dexterity) to damage to almost all bonus action attacks. Two-weapon fighting is an exception, not the rule, and Crossbow Expert is not two-weapon fighting.
719. You may want to check the first page of threads to find a lengthy debate about this issue. Or the second page, or the third page.... it's a hotly-contested issue. I personally think "yes," you can make a bonus attack every round with a hand crossbow. Note that you do not have to melee attack to get the bonus attack, so two hand crossbows will work too. (Some people will point out that technically one hand crossbow works, but I think this is reaching and certainly not the intent.)
At any rate, the simple answer to the first question is "yes." The second question doesn't have a simple answer yet.
ZyloSnarf wrote:
nightwalker450 wrote:
Q720: Why do warlocks have a spell list that includes 6th level and beyond when the table for warlocks shows them maxing out at 5th level spells?
A720. They get 6-9th level spells as class features. Because Warlocks regain used spell slots on a short rest it would unbalance them to get 9th level spells every rest so they separated the higher level magik in this way.
Q721: If I have 2 classes each with a different casting stat, lets say druid (wis) and Bard (cha) then when I cast a druid cantrip like shilleligh is there a way to cast it using cha?
My specific case is Nature Domain Cleric that gains a druid cantrip as a domain feature, and Warlock. Is there any difference in this case because how the cantrip is gained?
I provided 2 examples in case one is different because of the method of aquisition. Thanks in advance!
Veleria wrote:
Q722. Is it taboo or simply against the rules to have a character with theme abilities that arent necessarily for that race. Such as having a dwarf with abilities from Bregan D'aerthe Mercenary theme, which seems it is namely for the Drow?
BigPasty79 wrote:
Q666: Can a rogue sneak attack with a cantrip?
Corumgoth wrote:
Q724:
Does having a movement of zero cancle the dexterity modifier bonus to AC?
For example, a grappled creature has a movement of zero and goes where the grappler takes it but otherwise there is no other direct effect. If a movement of 0 negates the dex. bonus to AC, it would be a side effect. (p. 290 "A grappled creature's speed becomes 0 and it can't benefit from any bonus to its speed.")
Ocule wrote:
A724: No.
Overpromises wrote:
Q726: If a character's speed is 30 ft, what would his run speed be (is it the standard 2x speed)? Looking for extended running speeds for a minute or more (not the jogging Hustle or the Dash or Double-Dash combat actions).
Q727: How long can a character Hustle or Run?
JPQuinn74 wrote:
Q728 Can a Druid/barbarian (multiclass) enter in Rage in beast form (Wikd Shape)?
Q729 Can a druid in beast form (wild shape) use feats? Example: Savage Attacker?
Grimpow wrote:
Q780 If a non-spellcaster learns a damage dealing cantrip, does the damage increase as he gains levels? For example a High Elf fighter chooses Fire Bolt as his racial cantrip, when he reaches 5th level, does the damage increase from 1d10 to 2d10 ?
friar_george wrote:
Q781: When making unarmed attacks as a bonus action, the monk should add his dexterity bonus to the damage?
I tried to search this question and I looked for about 200 questions before tiring myself. If it was questioned before, just point me to the right page and ignore the question.
A781: Yes. Martial Arts bonus attack has nothing to do with Two-Weapon Fighting.
Q782: If a Barbarian5/Rogue5 has the Mobility Feat can he use all his Actions in a Turn to Dash?
For Example: Humans moves at 30' plus Barbarian 5 (+10') and plus Mobility Feat (+10') = 50', so can this character use his Move Action to Move 50' plus 1 Action to Dash (50' x 2) plus 1 Cunning Action to Dash (50' x 2)?
Is that legal?
Q783: If a Barbarian5/Rogue5 has the Bear Totem at 3rd level Barbarian to Resist all Damage (except Psychic) and Uncanny Dodge at 5th level Rogue to halve damage as a Reaction, while Raging can those 2 abilities stack up? Resist Damage from Raging and Uncanny Dodge as a Reaction to Half Damage from attacks? Would he take 1/4 damage?
Is that legal?
A782: Yes. Each Dash action will give you extra movement equal your speed.
A783: You'd halve the damage, then apply resistance i believe, since Resistance and vulnerability are applied after all other modifiers to damage. (Basic Rules pg. 75)
A784: Regardless of the order at which the DM/Players rolls initiative, the total of their check will determine the initiative order. Also not all DMs roll once for all their monsters' initiative, i for instance roll once per monster or group of monsters in larger encounters i.e Goblin1 Goblin2 Kobold1 etc...or Goblins, Hobgoblins, Hobgoblin Captain etc...
A784: Correct.
A785: Yes.
Q 787 Question about hail of thorns spell for Rangers
It says you can cast the spell if you hit a creature with a missile attack. What if you target an object? Say there are two kobolds about 10' apart, can you target a tree, rock, or even the ground and have it effect the surrounding kobolds?
A786: Yes, unless the DM use the same initiative check for monsters and that they have the same Dexterity modifier, giving them identical initiative result. Even then each monsters will still have a turn seperatly, they'll just have the same initiative score. But the reason DMs usually roll each monster or group f monsters seperatly is specially to avoid all combattants to go in batch "all PCs, all Monsters: or vice versa. Hope that help!
For exemple, a party composed of a rogue, fighter and cleric encounter 2 goblins, a kobold and a kobold shaman. DM declare initiative and every one roll a d20;
Player 1 roll 16 for his rogue, which gives him an initiative of 20.
Player 2 roll 3 for his fighter, which gives him an initiative of 3.
Player 3 roll 11 for his cleric, which gives him an initiative of 10.
DM roll 9 for the goblins, which gives them an initiative of 12.
DM roll 20 for the kobold, which gives him an initiative of 22.
DM roll 6 for the kobold shaman, which gives him an initiative of 8.
So the initiative order goes as follow;
22 Kobold
20 Rogue
12 Goblins
10 Cleric
8 Kobold Shaman
3 Fighter
Q788: For the purposes of Power Word Kill and Power Word Stun do "the target has" X"hit points refer to current hit points or hit point maximums?
Q789: So, we have the ruling (twitter reply) that arcane staff can double as a quarterstaff.
A Tome Warlock with Book of Ancient Secrets invocation, can cast Shillelagh on Arcane Focus staff, and use charisma for attack and damage rolls, right?
Plaguescarred thank you, yes it helps a lot.
Q790: If one player (rogue) is away from the party and is able to approach some Goblins with stealth and he attacks them how does initative work? Does the rogue attack and then then they roll initiative? If the rogue has a higher initative than the goblins can he attack again before the goblins get a turn? Also I'm assuming the other players don't roll initiative until their characters are close to that combat?
Thanks!
A788: I believe its current HP as it doesn't mention max HP.
A789: A specially constructed staff arcane focus does not say its a quaterstaff weapon, But if the DM rule that it does, then i assume he'd rule favorably for it yes.
A790: I'd treat it as the rogue successfully surprising the goblins. Unless the party notice another threat such as his other party members, in which case it'd be normall initiative and combat with the rogue begining 1st round hiden.
Q791: So in the case of surpising the goblins he could potentially attack the goblins twice before they had a turn?
Plaguescarred wrote:
BaldAccountant wrote:
A791: Using the initiative exemple i provided, yes, the rogue would act twice before the goblin can take actions. Note that the goblin could take a reaction after its1st turn though - as per surprise rules - and could make opportunity attack for exemple.
Q792: Can a PC with the Shield Master feat declare an attack action, use his bonus action to attempt to knock an enemy prone, and then make his attack action?
Mind_Flayer_Monk wrote:
Q793: Does a Rogue with Expertise (Perception) add the Proficiency Bonus to his Passive Perception score as well, or is it just the active score?
A793: Expertise doubles your Proficiency bonus for ability checks that use the Proficiency you applied it to.
A passive check is defined as 10 + all modifiers that normally apply to the check.
Thanks Plaguescarred.
Q794: Can you explain the surprise rules? Surprise is only mentioned in the PHB once on page 189 and it doesn't mention that.
Plaguescarred wrote:
A794: Sure the DM compares the Dexterity (Stealth) checks of the rogue hiding with the passive Wisdom (Perception) score of each monsters. Any monster that doesn’t notice a threat is surprised at the start of the encounter. If the rogue is the only one hidden, and his comrades are spotted, then the monsters are not surprised because they noticed a threat. But if alone and successfully sneaking, then any surprised monsters can’t move or take an action on their first turn of the combat, and can’t take a reaction until that turn ends. (PHB pg. 189)
I misunderstood when you said they could take a reaction. I follow now though. Thanks, have a nice day.
Plaguescarred wrote:
A795: No because the summoned creature is not a spell. The feat allow an elemental damage dealing spell to ignore resistance to damage of its type so casting spells that don't deal elemental damage are not affected by Elemental Adept.
A796: If the new form has fingers to wear the ring and the DM decides it is practical for the new form to wear it based on it’s shape and size, then yes. Otherwise because equipment doesn’t change size or shape to match the new form, any equipment that the new form can’t wear must either fall to the ground or merge with it, at which point it has no effect until you leave the form to wear it again.
Q797 Some spells have a clause at the end of them like this: This spell’s damage increases by 1d8 when you reach 5th level (2d8), 11th level (3d8), and 17th level (4d8).
Does this increase when your total level is 5 or just the level of the class that gave you the spell. Example is im about to have a Fighter 4/Warlock 1 would this spell get the damage increase for this character?
Cantrips scale by character level, regardless your level in specific classes.
Q798: Does Rogue Assassination work with Sneak Attack? Will a crit from Assassination also trigger the Sneak Attack bonus damage if the Rogue is fighting with Light/Finesse weapons?
A798: Yes it will, and the sneak attack dice will be rolled twice to boot!
Q: if you fire through a friendly (or enemy) creature to another creature with a ranged attack, how much cover does the intervening creature provide?
Talison wrote:
Q800: Do magic weapons that shed light override the Darkness spell?
The item in question is Lightbringer from the starter set. The Darkness spell can't be illuminated by non-magical light and says that it dispels magic light created by a spell of 2nd level or lower. The description of light bringer simply says it glows as bright as a torch. It kind of sounds like Continual Flame spell that is 2nd level, but it doesn't really say that for sure.
Kenpoaj wrote:
A790: The DM determines who might be surprised by comparing the hide checks of the party to the perception checks of the other goblins, and vice-versa.
Defining "away from" with more specificity would be good here. Let's assume you mean, "so far away that neither the party is aware of the goblins, nor are the goblins aware of the party."
Then we will assume the rogues hide is better than the goblins passive.
Result, the goblin is suprised, as are the rest of the party. The heroes aren't aware of the threat of the goblins around the corner, the goblins arent aware of the threat of the rogue.
Then everyone rolls initiative (including the rogue).
Being surprised, neither the golbins nor the rest of the party can act on the first round of combat. But the rogue acts on his initiative.
The second round of combat proceeds as normal.
Q799: I get that, but does a medium sized creature provide total cover to a medium sized creature?
Q810) When A spell such as Englarge/Reduce says a target gains advantage or disadvantage "on strength checks and strength saving throws", does that include their attacks with weapons where strength is the relevant stat (non-finess melee weapons)? Thanks for any help.
Talison wrote:
Q801: If you use attunement with an item that is cursed, will the properties of the magical item reveal that it is a cursed item?
(Question renumbered to #801)
A801: We don't know yet as the magic items rules found in the Dungeon Master Guide have not been released yet. I wouldn't be surprised if some cursed items do though, depending on what it is.
Plaguescarred wrote:
fieldmechanik wrote:
The spell Find Steed says that you summon a spirit that assumes a form of an loyal steed, and you choose that form. You can choose a different form everytime you cast it?
Isnarte wrote:
Q 803: Do bards add half their proficiency bonus to initiative rolls, if they have the Jack of All Trades feature?
Allen
A803.
Yep. An initiative roll is a dexterity check.
(Champion fighters add half of their proficiency bonus to initiative checks, as well, with Remarkable Athlete).
Q804: Chill Touch states:
On a hit, the target takes 1d8 necrotic damage, and it can’t regain hit points until the start o f your next turn.
Does that just mean regular regeneration, or every from of healing? I would guess the last. But, does a healing spell is cast, and expended, but doesnt work? Healing potion is wasted?
A804: If anything would recover your hitpoints, it does not work. Since the spell does not say any different, the source can still be expended, it just does not take effect.
Q805: And another one: The necromancer have its grim harvest ability.
At 2nd level, you gain the ability to reap life energy from creatures you kill with your spells. Once per turn when you kill one or more creatures with a spell of 1st level or higher, you regain hit points equal to twice the spell’s level, or three times its level if the spell belongs to the School o f Necromancy. You don’t gain this benefit for killing constructs or undead.
When it says kill, then reducing stuff to 0 hit points and make them unconcious is not enough? Sad that it is useless unless I go for death when using it against players. I dont usually go for kill while others are alive, but also might make the necro desperate enough to go for kill if he is close to death and people are uncouncious. Might actually be the incentive to finish them off for once ...
A805.
Since you seem to be talking about using an NPC against players, why not simply have the NPC's Grim Harvest-esque ability work when it drops a character to 0 hp with spells (or any attacks, for that matter).
It's an NPC - it doesn't have to follow the PC class rules.
Q806: I have a query about the spell Phantasmal Killer.
It gives the target two saves before suffering any negative effects, which doesn't seem fair.
Upon casting, target makes a save or is frightened (only negative significant effect of this affects the targets own turn).
At the *start* of the targets turn, they save or take damage, and if they pass, the spell ends.
So the target gets one save upon casting to not be affected, and a second save as soon as their first turn begins (having suffered no negative consequences thusfar) to shake it off again and continue with no negative effects of having the spell cast at them at all.
Obviously, RAW this is exactly how it's meant to work, but does this seem right?
A806.
I've noticed the same thing about phantasmal killer and weird. They seem like pretty bad spells because of this, especially weird. Maybe it can be useful against monsters with bad Wisdom scores, but the spell seems pretty unreliable to me.
Maybe this is just a case of "bad spells" that slipped through the cracks, like Mordenkainen's Sword, or maybe I just don't have actual experience using the spells in a real game.
I'd be inclined to agree that it's just a bad spell that slipped through. The spell basically gives the target advantage on the roll, every time. Though unlike Mordenkainen's Sword, this one actually seems like an oversight, rather than simply underpowered.
A806. Phantasmal Killer had two saves in its 3e version (http://www.d20srd.org/srd/spells/phantasmalKiller.htm), so I think that's the sole reason for why it's like this here as well. Certainly, its effects are much less impressive than save or die.
Q807
Paladin's Divine Smite. Can this be used on any "extra attacks" As in the Paladin can use a spell slot to enhance both his attacks after level 5?
A807: Yes, Divine Smite has no usage frequency so it can be used whenever you hit with a melee weapon attack.
A805. Spells cannot be used to knock out, only melee weapon attacks, so its irrelevant.
If characters become fatigued while swimming, or become submerged in water what are the rules for Drowning? If a character is "Dying" by having his HP reach 0 and then falls prone into a shin deep pit of water , does this effect his death save roll?? further more.. can conditions or situations effect a death save throw? or regardless it is rolled unmodified (as implied by the rules saying its strictly fate) ?
sehmerus wrote:
A805: Screw real-world bouyancy and say bodies at rest float on their back. Or at least pcs do. Problem solved :P
Q808: Can a monster with a movement ability, like Earth Glide or Incorporeal Movement, that allows it to move through solid objects attack an enemy from within a solid object? For example, could an Earth Elemental using Earth Glide to move through a solid wall attack an adjacent character standing beside the wall, or would the Earth Elemental have to exit the wall prior to making an attack?
Q810: If a Paladin with the Fighting Style: Great Weapon Fighting also uses his Divine Smite to add 2d8 Radiant Damage to a weapon attack with, say a Great Sword, does the Fighting Style allow him to reroll 1's and 2's on the radiant damage dice, or just the weapon damage dice?
A810. Yes, you can potentially re-roll all the (1- or 2- result) damage dice from the attack, which includes extra or bonus dice such as Divine Smite or Improved Divine Smite.
JohnnyBlaise wrote:
JohnnyBlaise wrote:
Q811: Asides from Rule 0, is there any reason you can't have more than two hands?
At 2nd level, you gain the ability to reap life energy from creatures you kill with your spells. Once per turn when you kill one or more creatures with a spell of 1st level or higher,
belowyn wrote:
Q812.
1: if I have an archer shooting at a target, and there is a target (friendly or enemy) in a square between my chosen target, is there a chance that the character between my target will be hit? or that they'll offer an AC bonus to my chosen target (due to like partial terrain? For example my human fighter using a bow attacks a human sized target 3 squares away (15') but an ally figher stands between me and my chosen target (fighting another enemy adjacent to them), will my ally cause me to have a blocked view of my chosen target?
2: If a mage has a touch based magic attack (inflict light wounds in this case) and they have to roll an attack roll to hit, do they ignore any armor that the chosen target is wearing? For example they want to use the inflict wounds spell on an enemy fighter with no Dex bonus and wearing armor, would they need to roll AC 10 (ignoring armor and no dex bonus) or AC 18 (armor bonus with no dex bonus)?
We have just got the players handbook but in our readings of the book we are unable to find specific answers to our questions, thanks in advance for the help.
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Overpromises wrote:
iatesand wrote:
I would say the concept of that last paragraph is silly, a NPC necromancer is still a necromancer and should have access to any or all of the abilities a necromancer has. NPC's are not "totally different". The examples provided in the MM and other adventures or source material are just generic classes for ease of use, When crafting a major villain (or a miner one if you ) I would expect a DM to fully flesh him out and not just pick "archmage" out of the back of the MM.
Q:813: - I can't find Run mechanics in the game. Has run been removed from combat?
A813: Yes. The new mechanic is Dash. If you use your action (or otherwise get to Dash, such as with a bonus action granted by a class feature or spell) to Dash, you move your speed. Combined with your normal movement for the turn, this allows you to "run" at twice your speed (or three times if you move + action Dash + feature-bonus Dash).
Uthrac wrote:
JohnnyBlaise wrote:
R813: Dash does not cause you to move your speed. Instead, it increases you movement for the turn by your speed. Movement happens outside of actions.
Vicerious wrote:
jonathonhawke wrote:
Q816: How many 5’ squares on a grid does a 20-foot-radius sphere fireball fill? I’m thinking 64 with the rules that diagonal is the same as horizontal for movement, but why have spheres?
Apologies if this has already been asked, but the search function does not appear to work correctly.
Q817: If a Druid is multiclassed into Barbarian or Monk for Unarmored Defense can they add Con or Wis to AC when under the effects of Wildshape (the beast's Con score in this case)? This is assuming that the beasts Dex score is already included in their AC calculation.
Thanks.
Q818: I am a Druid and I Wildshape into a crocodile. I then bite a target and grapple/restrain them. They try to make an escape check on their turn. Is the DC always 13, as it specifies in the stat block? What if my Athletics modifier is higher than that of the crocodile's (theirs is +3)? Does that replace the DC 13 in the MM?
Generally, how are we to interpret the static DCs of abilities in the MM? Do those scale if the monster gets higher stats? Are they always static like that?
A815: Yes it does.
A816: 64 squares.
A817: It can, but the PC will have to choose between AC 10+ Dex + Wis or Con or AC X + Dex if the monster has a natural AC higher than 10.
A818: If you wildshape into a creature and use one of its attack to grab, which include an escape DC, then the DC to escape will be the one determined in the statblock.
Q819: For a Trickery Domain cleric their level 2 abiility is Invoke Duplicity. What happens when a mob attacks the illusion? Is it dispelled/destroyed, or simply revealed to be an illusion?
A819: Since Invoke Duplicity doesn't say that your duplicate is destroyed/dispelled when attacked, then Its simply revealed to be an illusion as the attack slice through seemlessly i'd say.
Q820: Regarding the Telepathy and Read Thoughts abilities. Are creatures with such abilities able to discern direction and distance to the mind? Are they able to detect sentient beings that wander within range, whether or not visible?
A820: If a creature is hidden, those abilities won't let you dicern its distance/location by themselves. Read Thoughts only work on creature you can see so you should be able to dicern this already. While Telepathy let you create a telepathic link between yourself and a willing creature anywhere on the same plane of existence, it doesn't inherently let you dicern its distance/location.
Do paladin's aura's of protection stack?
Plaguescarred wrote:
woundedmoth wrote:
jonathonhawke wrote:
alienux wrote:
Plaguescarred wrote:
R813: Ok sorry pal i misunderstood too
Plaguescarred wrote:
Q822: What are "other magical effects" for purposes of magic resistance, and specifically does it include breath weapons? [in other editions, there were Su and Sp effects clearly delineated, now there is no such label].
Q823: When you are passively perceiving a creature that is in heavy obscurement, do you take disadvantage on that check? To put it another way, does the penalty for light obscurement stack with the penalty for heavy obscurement?
A823: If the creature is in heavy obscurement you cannot see it at all (automatically fails any ability check that requires sight). Special vision could change that to light obscurement or better. If the DM rules your perception check is based on hearing then vision rules don't apply. In this case you would use your passive perception to hear. It might have advantage if there is very little ambient noise and disadvantage if there is a lot of ambient noise.
Plaguescarred wrote:
woundedmoth wrote:
woundedmoth wrote:
JohnnyBlaise wrote:
Is the caster of an Area of Effect spell affected by the spell if he/she is in the area?
Sleep ...
Fireball ...
I know Lines, Cones and Cubes can opt out of the Point of Origin (caster) but not Spheres or Cylinders.
Tchanne wrote:
pauldanielj2 wrote:
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Q825 Can someone explain what it means when brackets are used when describing a skill or ability?
Example: The Blessing of the Trickster states that you can use your action to touch a willing creature other than yourself to give it advantage on Dexterity (Stealth) checks.
I am unsure if this means the blessing would apply to all dex checks or only stealth checks. I'm assuming that this would mean all dexterity checks, but I'm unsure.
A825: The blessing apply to any Dexterity (Stealth) checks. The DM determine upon attempting a tak if a check is required and wether a skill is applicable. You most often make a Dexterity (Stealth) check when you attempt to conceal yourself from enemies, slink past guards, slip away without being noticed, or sneak up on someone without being seen or heard. (PHB pg. 177)
Eric125 wrote:
R825
A Dexterity(Stealth) check means you make a dexterity check (Roll d20 and add your Dexterity Adjustment), then add your proficiency bonus if and only if you are proficent in Stealth. That way, everybody has a Dexterity Adjustment and can make the check, but people who are proficient in Stealth have a better chance of success.
Because Stealth is normally associated with Dexterity, a Dexterity(Stealth) check is loosely called a Stealth check and appears as that on the character sheet because it's convenient to have that number to hand. In principle, though, situations could arise where the DM wants to use a different combination of ability and skill; for example an attempt to hide under a heavy object might call for a Strength(Stealth) check. These cases are relatively infrequent and can be worked out ad hoc using the same simple formula: d20 + Ability Adjustment + (Proficiency Bonus if and only if you have the right skill).
The Blessing applies only to Dexterity checks where Stealth is the relevant skill for the purposes of deciding if Proficiency Bonus can be claimed.
Uthrac wrote:
Q826: If a Monk is wielding a two-handed monk weapon (such as wielding a staff two-handed), can they still use Flurry of Blows to make the bonus unarmed strike? Or does the main weapon have to be one-handed?
A826: A monk is not prohibited from using Flurry of Blows while using a monk weapon, whether it is one-handed or two-handed.
Just bumping this since no one even attempted an answer yet.
Q822: What are "other magical effects" for purposes of magic resistance, and specifically does it include breath weapons? [in other editions, there were Su and Sp effects clearly delineated, now there is no such label].
owaru wrote:
JohnnyBlaise wrote:
Q827: What feats stack over to Wild Shape or Polymorph/Shapechange forms?
Does Alert (+5 to initiatve)? Mobile (+10 to move speed)? Is it just feats with active ability that can be used? Or is it also passive bonuses like Alert/Mobile? How do we determine this as players/DMs?
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deldalton wrote:
JohnnyBlaise wrote:
Plaguescarred wrote:
OoftaMeg wrote:
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Q828: Shield Master says that I can make a bonus action to shove if I use the attack action. Does that mean I have must attack before the shove attempt? Or can I use the bonus action shove before the attack, so long as I also end up making an attack in that same round?
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Q829: When adding new hit points during level up, does "1d10 (or 6) + con" mean you can roll a d10 and then choose between your roll or a 6? Or do you need to decide which at the outset?
Q830, cat vision, why does the cat [MM p320] not have darkvision? i know this is a fantasy world and science does not necessarily have a place, but a cat has 6-8 times more rods than humans for the point of being active at night. to make room for all these rods, they have much fewer cones hence have limited color vision, but halflings, elves, dwarves, etc... see full color [i assume] but still have dark vision? also other similar-ish animals have darkvision like the badger, toad, rat, lizard...
where is the love for kitty?
Q831, conjurered armor/sheild
2nd level the school of conjuration [PHB p116] allows a user to create an a temporary item for 1 hour that is 10 pounds or less, so i can create a sheild, however if that item takes any damage it disappears so does the sheild provide +2 to AC? in other words, if the user of the conjurered sheild is hit by a weapon does it protect then disappear or does it disappear first and the attack hits the user? furthermore how we know if the sheild was hit or not? one possible compliated approach would be to keep track of the AC with and without the conjurered sheild X without and X+2 with. if the user is attacked with X+1 or X+2 then the sheild is hit?
Discorides wrote:
celtwarrior wrote:
celtwarrior wrote:
A829: No its one or the other. Each time you gain a level, you gain 1 additional Hit Die. Roll that Hit Die, add your Constitution modifier to the roll, and add the total to your hit point maximum. Alternatively, you can use the fixed value shown in your class entry, which is the average result o f the die roll (rounded up). (PHB pg. 15)
A830: Yeah I don't know why it doesn't have darkvision.
A831: Minor Conjuration can conjure a shield as it meet the prerequisits, and thus should grant +2 AC if wielded and should not take any damage unless specifically targeted by the attack instead of you. Remember though that If you wear armor that you lack proficiency with, you have disadvantage on any ability check, saving throw, or attack roll that involves Strength or Dexterity, and you can’t cast spells. (PHB pg. 144)
OoftaMeg wrote:
Q832: If a Parry (Maneuver) reduces damage to 0, is it still a hit?
This specifically came up in relation to a poisoned weapon. If the piercing damage from the hit was reduced to 0, would the poison damage still apply?
Thanks for your feedback.
Q 833: Are attack spells subject to the extra attacks class features? Like say I take a level in Sorcerer and many levels in fighter, when I get the extra attacks feature do I fire an extra firebolt instead of just one?
QuantumEye wrote:
Khoalabear wrote:
QuantumEye wrote:
Q#834 In the Hoard of the Dragon Queen online supplement, it says that the languages for the assassin NPC are "Thieves' cant plus any two languages". I have NO idea what that means, so could you please explain that to me?
traha476 wrote:
Q#835 On the Character Sheet, where do you write down class features? There's an "attacks and spellcasting" section, but their's no "class features" section like in Pathfinder. So where do you write down your class features and what they do?
Q#836 In the "attacks and spellcasting" section, what is spellcasting? I get that there are three slots to write down your attacks, but what do you write for spellcasting? There's a whole sheet just for spells and magic, so why would you even need a tiny spellcasting section?
Q#837 Does the feat Duel Wielder allow you to make two unarmed strikes?
Q#838 Does the Monk's Bonus Action Unarmed attack get stat bonus on damage, or should it be treated like a two-weapon fighting attack? How about the Flurry of Blows?
837: Yes.
838: Unless specifically stated otherwise, you add your ability modifier to damage on all attacks.
835/836: I don't have a character sheet in front of me right now, but you can put whatever you like in those spots. They're strictly there for your own convenience.
q#839
Can you gain expertise from 2 different classes?
Can you use an action burst (fighter lv2) and the extra attack from thirsting blade feature of warlock?
Can you buy the feat magical iniate more than once for different classes?
With the feat magical initiate, if you have a casting class already do you gain another daily first level slot when you add the feat?
With magical initiate what is your level for purposes of casting spells (since some spells reference level in details of casting)?
Q840: How should a DM typically dole out XP? Would it be X/Y where X is the amount of total XP gained in an encounter and Y is the number of members in the party? Would certain effects alter that (e.g. an unconcious party member)?
Thanks!
LordCor wrote:
Draykov wrote:
For the Ranger Path, Giant Killer, do small sized PCs (halfling & gnome) receive the bonus against Medium and greather opponents, instead of Large and greater? Thanks
No. The feature is not dependent on the ranger's size.
OoftaMeg wrote:
JohnnyBlaise wrote:
Novacat wrote:
Q841 (I think?)
PHB 196: "If a spell or other effect deals damage to more than one target at the same time, roll the damage once for all of them. For example, when a Wizard casts Fireball or a Cleric casts Flame Strike, the spell's damage is rolled once for all creatures caught in the blast."
How does this interact with a spell like Spike Growth? It creates an area that damages creatures for every 5 feet they move within the spell.
A) You roll damage once upon casting and that applies to all creatures that take damage from that spell until it ends.
B) You roll damage for a creature when it first takes damage in that round and that damage stays consistent until the next.
C) Each time a creature takes damage from the spell you roll.
I at first assumed it was C since the spell is not dealing "damage to more then one target at the same time", but the rules are, as always, somewhat vague here.
Zynax wrote:
Do reaction attacks of opportunity stop movement? I had a player insist that because the attack interrupts movement that they can no longer move. The line doesn't say anything like 4e's combat superiority but the case can be made that since every character only has one reaction that AoOs should be more powerful.
A842: The "opportunity" to interrupt a fleeing opponent's movement with your reaction is an entitlement granted by the Sentinel feat. This feat is crazy good–if your DM ever has the monsters run away–in spite of the illogically constructed exception in the last paragraph of its definition.
The answer is no, unless you have the Sentinel feat–which (BTW) interacts powerfully with the Polearm Master feat to stop the advance of encroaching enemies as well.
JohnnyBlaise wrote:
Does the penalty of disadvantage for attacking while adjacent to a foe with a ranged attack apply to spells that are ranged?
Q 844: Can a bard have more than one inspiration die active? i.e. first round give an inspiration die to a fighter then the next round give one to a ranger, or does the fighter have to use his die up first?
Q 845: When fighting a displacer beast, if a fighter hits it do all members of the party no longer have disadvantage for that round, or just the foghter that actually hit the beast?
I've recently started DMing for a group of friends and I'm haveing trouble with the Hex spell
Q846. Do attack rolls count as an ability check, in relation to Hex's disadvantage to one ability
It seems like it would bieng a d20+prof+mod, the same as any other ability score check, but its not listed as such in the Ability Scores section the the PHB
LostLegolas wrote:
A844: Yes. The limit is how many times per long rest you can use bardic inspiration, and that each creature can have only 1 die at a time, not how many creatures you can have with a die at once.
A845: The disadvantage is being caused by a naturally projected illusion, which is disrupted when it is it (meaning the illusion vanishes) - as such, the fighter hitting benefits all members of the party.
A846: There are three distinct types of rolls which are used to determine the outcome of various actions: Attack Rolls, Ability Checks, and Saving Throws.
Those categories are mutually exclusive - despite that every one of them is d20 + ability modifier + the potential of adding proficiency bonus. - so if something is one of those, it is not either of the others.
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<p>A822: A dragon's breath is not a magical effect. For resistance to apply the attack should be listed as a spell or magical effect. Dragon's breath is neither.</p>
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<p>A Spectator shoots "magical beams from it's eyes" so I would rule that resistance would apply.</p>
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<p>So on page 86 of the monster manual, "dragons are also MAGICAL creatures whose innate power feuls their dreaded breath weapons"...</p>
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<p>My ruling as a DM would be that unless the attack is specifically a spell or spell-like ability it is not subject to magic resistance.</p>
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<p>My ruling would be that attacks are either physical (sword, fist, shoe) or magical (spells, magic eyes, magic breath). But what Im seeing is that the rules dont actually define it, correct?</p>
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Yes. There are many things such as this that are left up to the DM.
Q847: A sorcerer is afforded the option of a single simple weapon as part of his starting equipment. If a quarterstaff is selected, can that also be used as an arcane focus?
Q848: If a magic user opts for an arcane focus, will they ever need a component pouch or components for spells with a material component? The wording in the PHB (pg. 203) is a little confusing.
A character can use a component pouch or a spellcasting focus (found in chapter 5) in place of the components specified for a spell. But if a cost is indicated for a component, a character must have that specific component before he or she can cast the spell.
Thanks!
A847: According to the rules, a quarterstaff (weapon) and a staff (arcane focus) are not the same thing. Speak with your DM about having one item that you can use as both.
A848: The wording is less clear than it could be - effectively, there is no difference between a spell component pouch and any spellcasting focus, other than that only certain classes can utilize certain types of spellcasting focus (such as only clerics and paladins being able to use holy symbols) and all spellcasters can use a component pouch.
In all cases, if you have one - either a spellcasting focus that you can use, or a component pouch - you have no need of the other (but still need any specific costly components either way).
Draykov wrote:
AaronOfBarbaria wrote:
Q849 Can you change your list like mid day during adventuring if you havent changed it straight after the long rest? Or if you have changed some of the spells can you later on pray and change some of the others? Otherwise what does that time represent is it additional time to the long rest that you have to take to change the list.
"You can change your list o f prepared spells when you
finish a long rest. Preparing a new list o f cleric spells
requires time spent in prayer and meditation: at least 1
minute per spell level for each spell on your list."
A 849.
No, you may not normally change spells mid-day. You may only change them after a long rest. The time constraint is indeed extra time required for spellcasters to change spells after a long rest.
tekbart wrote:
Q850: When can a Monk use monk weapons? Is it whenever they could use an unarmed strike? Can it be used with Flurry of Blows? Can it be used as the bonus action attack?
bishopcruz wrote:
Q851: on the first round of combat, if a monster runs past you but your turn hasn't come yet in the initiative, can you use your reaction action to attack? Or can you use reaction actions only once you have had a turn in combat?
Thanks!
A851: If you are not surprised, you can use your reaction prior to your first turn in combat.
Q852: Does a mulitclass Monk/Barbarian get to Add his CON and WIS to his AC when unarmored? (Unarmored Defense)
A852: No. You cannot gain Unarmored Defense from multiclassing if you already have it. Therefore a Monk/Barbarbarian will use 10+Dex+Wis if Monk was his original class, or 10+Dex+Con if Barbarian was his original class.
jonathonhawke wrote:
Q853 (I assume): Are feats only available if you use the optional feats rule?
A863: Yes
Q854 Does a staff of defense count as a magic weapon when used as a quarterstaff for the purposes of hitting creatures with resistance against non-magical bludgeoning damage?
Normally I would think the answer would be yes, but the entry doesn't indicate it gets bonuses like a +1 magic weapon would get, and, indeed, it doesn't even say that it can be used as a quarterstaff (although an NPC in the starter set presumably uses it like one)...
jonathonhawke wrote:
paulstrait wrote:
Q855: Is choosing a subrace and/or background mandatory for character creation?
A855: Sub-race is mandatory (every race that has subraces includes the phrase "Choose one of these subraces" under the subrace trait.
Background may be optional, as there is no rule that says "Choose a background."
jonathonhawke wrote:
#851 is there a maximum number of classes a character may have when multiclassing?
#851 is there a maximum number of classes a character may have when multiclassing?
A851: I believe the current limit is 12, but that may rise as high as 20 with more books.
#852 This may be redundant but my feeling is that i want to be clear,and you use the extra attack from the fighter action boost (level 2) and get an extra attack from another class (like warlock thirsting blade or the bard college of valor additional attack) If you cannot get an extra attack can the fighter action boos be used for something else...for example dodging?
Thanks
A852: If you take the Attack action and have the Extra Attack feature, it must make attacks and thus cannot Dodge or use another action. Also If you gain the Extra Attack class feature from more than one class, the features don’t add together. (PHB pg. 164)
Plaguescarred wrote:
A852
The Fighter's level 2 Action Surge is not the same as the Extra Attack class feature. Action surge can be used to take any action, including the Attack Action. Extra Attack allows two (or more) attacks with one Attack Action. The Extra Attack class feature does not stack across classes. You can use Action Surge to make an extra attack, but it is not an Extra Attack 
For example:
A Fighter 2 / Warlock 5 (Thirsting Blade) may, in one turn:
Regular Action: Attack Action: Attack, Extra Attack (Thirsting Blade)
Action Surge: Attack Action: Attack, Extra Attack (Thirsting Blade)
For a total of 4 attacks.
or
Regular Action: Disengage
Action Surge: Dash
or various other combinations.
A Fighter 5 / Warlock 5 (Thirsting Blade) would be the same, as the Fighter (5)'s Extra attack feature does not stack with Thirsting Blade.
852
is there a limit to the number of classes you many have?
LordCor wrote:
Q853 Do clerics and druids know all spells of their spell casting level? I've read both sections in the PHB and this seems to be the case, but looking to confirm because it also seems very strong.
slumgum wrote:
Q854 Ranged Spells without attack rolls question (e.g. Faerie Fire, Sacred Flame etc. etc.): Say that my character's Spell save DC is normally 13. However, I have a goblin or two biting at my ankles giving me disadvantage with ranged spells. That means that the Spell save DC is at -5 (i.e. 8 in this case).
Conversely, if this character has advantage (e.g. w/surprise & no enemies w/in 5') with this ranged spell attack the Spell save DC is +5 (i.e. 18 in this case). Correct?
Thank you.
-Bander
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OoftaMeg wrote:
Q855, B e n ig n T r a n s p o s i t io n p110 PHB,
Alternatively, you can choose a space within range
that is occupied by a Small or M edium creature. If that
creature is willing, you both teleport, swapping places.
what is the definition creature? is a summoned/created being a creature? is the unseen servant?
Q#856
Does the Travel Pace table on page 81 of the PHB represent a party traveling on foot only or does it include mounted travel.
Yes, I know there is a line that says a mount can travel twice as fast for an hour. I'm just trying to determine if the consensus is that the table is an abstraction that represent all (ground) travel, even if it's a party on riding horses (speed 60).
Thank you.
A856: I think Travel Pace is for for walking.
Q857: Is it possible for a Wizard's offensive spells to be used in conjunction with the Rogue's Assassination? If I had a Rogue/Wizard could I get crit damage on Magic Missiles, for example?
2ndhandmage wrote:
OK so Magic Missile is bad example, but any other offensive spell that has an attack roll, does it benefit from Rogue level 3 Assssination? Is the damage doubled?
Ok, i am sorry if this has already been asked but given how well the search function is here.
Can you make skill checks on skills you are not proficient with?
Alakere wrote:
2ndhandmage wrote:
Noctaem wrote:
Thanks WibbleNZ, I thought I could use it that way, but my DM said only Physical Weapons are allowed crits and Spell no. So therefor I could not use Rogue's Assassination benefits with spells. I feel vindicated now.
WibbleNZ wrote:
dennyedwards wrote:
celtwarrior wrote:
Q858: Where can I see/read up on the latest 5e errata to the core handbooks/etc..? If there is not officially released changes yet, is there a place I can view comments from the developers/designers of suggested or hinted at Errata to come?
A858: No errata officially released yet.
Overpromises wrote:
alienux wrote:
Vicerious wrote:
Wildshape. We have a druid that constantly go in the form of tiny insects. This way he can go anywhere virtually invisible. Can listen to any onversation. If he so chooses sneak in, change to human, pick up any item he can carry and leave as an insect again. I do understand that a DM ruling can stop this. But we do as much as possible go with the rules as written. Are we missing something or are a level 2 druid the ultimate rouge?
Guest283680897 wrote:
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Overpromises wrote:
Can i take weapon master and gain proficency in "bite' and "claw".
And how would that affect a moon druid?
Q2515 Is part of the Ranger Beast Master Archetype missing from the PHB? Highest feature available is 15 level and frankly what's available isn't very compelling. If it's supposed to be a pet class the pet needs to be worth the opportunity cost and since the ranger can get a familiar very easily it just isn't, based on what is in the book.
Kuicel wrote:
mellored wrote:
Guest283680897 wrote:
Is there any way to prevent disarm or item drop? Like the gauntlet lock on 3.5?
Adratlas wrote:
Guest283680897 wrote:
mellored wrote:
Overpromises wrote:
Sorry if this has been resolved before but shouldn't the warhammer weigh more than 2lbs? The light hammer weighs 2lbs. I'll make it 4lbs until I see something official.
-Simo
I have a 4th level Eldritch Knight that uses Two Weapon Fighting style and has the Dual Wield feat. He has used his Weapon Bond Feature to bind two hand axes that he frequently uses as thrown weapons. The dual wielding feat allows him to draw or don both weapons as a single action, and the weapon bonding allows him to summon one of his bound weapons as a bonus action. Would my character to be able to throw both hand axes one round, then summon both back the following round (one as an action, one as a bonus action or both simultaneously as a bonus action)?
cykonetic wrote:
mellored wrote:
mellored wrote:
cykonetic wrote:
Q861: Why are Eldritch Fighters limited to being Wizards?
Wouldn't it be more interesting and flexible to allow them to chose from any of the magical spell casting classes to emulate?
(eg Sorceror, Warlock)
I could make a pretty good argument, I think, that Sorcerors would be most likely to occur as their ability is innate.
862(number ammended)
Human option level 2 Warlock
Magic initiate (bard) giving cantrips: Prestigitation, vicious mockery (level 1) spell cure wounds
Warlock pact magic cantrips Eldritch blast, true strike (lLevel1)charm person disonent whispers
2 ist level slots per short rest
Can he cast cure wounds with a Warlock pact magic slot, and IFF so can he do the opposite (ues his daily initiate clot to cast say charm person?
this was kinda addressed but sort of in a oblique manner (another question on another subject touched upon it) so I wanted to be clear.
Thanks
Since a Beastmaster Ranger adds its proficiency bonus to all of its animal companion's damage rolls, would a Giant Poisonous Snake's Bite also add the proficiency bonus to the poison damage on a failed save?
Also, would the proficiency bonus be added on to the save dc?
Thanks!
Q863:
Would someone proficient in the appropriate tools be able to use downtime to 'craft' material componants for spells with cheaper base ingredients?
For example, someone proficient in Gem-Cutting tools taking 25g worth of junk gem-stone (from a mine they own shares in or just bought on the market from an appropriate location) and processing it into 50gp Gems for a Teleportation Circle?
SpedGuy wrote:
Q864: What kind of proficiency (either in terms of tools, skills, or some combination) would be required to make and fletch arrows? I'm not (necessarily) talking about arrowheads, which I strongly suspect would require smithing (assuming they were made out of metal; I'm not sure what would be required if they were carved out of bone or flint). However, what tool(s) or skill(s) would be needed to make arrow shafts and the appropriate fletching?
Redjak wrote:
A. 862
No, Magic Initiate does not give a "spell slot." There is no "magic initiate spell slot" to use to fuel a Warlock's charm person spell. It is arguably within the written rule to allow the Warlock to cast cure wounds with his or her Pact Magic spell slot, but then the rule about casting the spell "only once before a long rest" comes into play.
Essentially, it is only disadvantageous for a Warlock to use a Pact Magic slot to cast a Magic Initiate spell, because the Magic Initiate spell is cast for "free" normally, and regardless of how the spell it cast, it cannot be cast again that day- may as well cast it "for free."
I personally would not allow a Warlock to mix any aspect of Pact Magic and Magic Initiate. I treat Magic Initiate just like any of the magical abilities of Drow or Tieflings - a Tiefling Wizard cannot use spell slots to cast darkness (unless he or she also learned and prepared darkness as a Wizard), nor can a Tiefling Wizard choose to forgo casting darkness to get an extra second-level spell slot.
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JoCa wrote:
That is what I thought an it makes some internal since However, It does of course significantly diminsh the initiate role in the system; as it is better then to, simply add a casting multiclass (although it may very well cost a feat later) as effectively the spell is not truely learned there if gained by multiclass it is always earned and usable.
I do think this approach, because it follows makes the magic initiate worthless, violatest the intent of the new approach to feats. The clear intention has always been to make feats a major part of the system not minor questionable adds(as they are elswhere). I would contend that this nerfs that feat and causes it to fit the catrgory of near worthlessness.
This is of course an opinion, but ill never take this feat but in this case i will continue to simply ad one level of Bard(or whatever) instead.
Thank you for the clarification.
2Chlorobutanal wrote:
LordCor wrote:
After reading this entire thread, I have a couple questions that are not covered as far as I see it.
Q 865.1: Is it possible to mutliclass back into the same class? (I.E. Level Fighter 1/ Fighter 1/ Fighter 1) I ask because of the unique nature of fighting styles. I fear it isn't because the multiclassing language says "multiple classes," but i'm open to reinterpretation.
Q 865.2: If it is not possible to do this, is it possible yet to add another fighting style through any other mechanic outside of the Champion/ranger/paladin options?
Q 866: If you take on the Champion fighter subdiscipline, and get to level 10, can you use both fighting styles simultaneosly, assuming they do not conflict? (i.e. Defense + Dueling, Defense + protection, etc.) This might happen if you also take the ranger and fighter classes as well.
Guest283680897 wrote:
A865.1: As you advance in levels, you might primarily remain a member of your original class with just a few levels in another class, or you might change course entirely, which means the next fighter level you'd take would be L2 (BR pg. 56)
A865.2: Yes. But remember that you can’t take a Fighting Style option more than once, even if you later get to choose again. (BR pg. 25)
A866: Yes you can benefit from two different Fighting Styles whenever applicable.
Q867: hi i heard theres a short summary of the basic rules. if it really exists you know where to find it?
best regards
A867: Basic rules can be found here http://dnd.wizards.com/articles/features/basicrules
SpedGuy wrote:
Does Devil's Sight still function on a wildshaped Warlock/Druid? I know special senses don't transfer unless the creature is physically capable of using them... which begs the question, can a beast use/benefit from an invocation?
ZyloSnarf wrote:
JoCa wrote:
Q868: This is in regards to Q865.1 annd A865.1
Did I understand correctly that a Fighter who selects a path, lets say Champion, can come back and select another path, lets say Eldritch Knight or Battle Master, later on in his career?
Just as an example: Fighter 1-3 selcects Champion and take that to level 10, then wants to add another path, so on level 11 take Fighter level 3 again to select Battle Master, and takes that to Character Level 16, then on Character level 17 take Fighter 3 again and selects Eldritch Knight and takes that Character Level 20.
Breakdown:
Levels 1-2 Fighter
Levels 3-10 Champion
Levels 11-16 Battle Master (3-8)
Levels 17-20 Eldritch Knight (3-6)
Note: I'm just messing with levels and numbers and didn't bother looking at the specifics of what you would get per path per level, I'm just throwing out hypetheticals right now (not theorycrafting or min-maxing).
But if this can be done, then it really opens up a whole new way of character building within the same Primary Class.
A868: No, you ever are a Fighter L3 once, next Fighter level you take will be L4.
869: what title does a character have with the nobility background?(Without taking the knight variant)
A869: Up to you and your DM. The Noble background specifically say to work with your DM to come up with an appropriate title and determine how much authority that title carries.
Overpromises wrote:
q870: hi, is there a possibility to get the lost mines of phandelver also as pdf? i bought the starter box but the adventure is gone victim of heavy rainfall.
best regards
Hordor wrote:
Cyberqat wrote:
Q871
Forgive me if this has already been answered...
Does a Natural Armor bonus, such as the Sorcerer, stack with Monk or Barbarian unarmored bonus?
JPDG wrote:
Q874:
Searched the thread for information on Goodberry and didn't see any. The spell says "Up to 10" Goodberries. How do you determine how many? It seems obvious that you could roll a d10, but why wouldn't it just say to roll a 1d10 AND that would put it's floor at 1 whereas other first level healing spells have a floor of 1+ your spelllcasting abiliy modifyer. Can Goodberry "whiff" and only end up returning as little as 1 health in exchange for a spell slot?
I know there is more to consider than just the raw healing output of the spell (Goodberry can be divided amongst as many people as the number of berries you summon, but it also is not really a viable combat heal either).
A872: It doesn't scale no.
A873: No, unless noted otherwise the spell find familiar let you only gain the service of a bat, cat, crab, frog (toad), hawk, lizard, octopus, owl, poisonous snake, fish (quipper), rat, raven, sea horse, spider, or weasel. (PHB pg. 240)
A874: The spellcaster determine this.
Might have been covered before. But moust conjure spells are obviesly very powerfull in this edition. But conjure woodland creatures. 8 pixies with polimorph at will? That borders on insane.
Guest283680897 wrote:
Q#875:
Does the Proficiency Bonus factor into armored or unarmored AC if you are proficient in the Ability Score?
For example, if I have a character who has a DEX of 18 (+4 bonus) and has a proficiency bonus of +3. And I have proficiency in DEX does that mean my unarmored AC is 17? (10+4+3)
It seems to unbalance the Armor rules if so.
Please site the rules and page number for reference. I looked through the various sections of the PHB and either missed it did not find anything specifying this rule.
A875: No, being proficient in Dexterity saving throws has nothing to do with AC. Unless noted otherwise proficiency bonus doesn't apply to AC. Things that contribute to your AC include the armor you wear, the shield you carry, and your Dexterity modifier. (PHB pg. 14)
PalmettoSwampFox wrote:
Guest283680897 wrote:
Overpromises wrote:
Guest283680897 wrote:
Guest283680897 wrote:
With the feat Crossbow Expert. The shot you can use as a bonus action. Is that just like hitting with a melee weapon? You dont get any ability bonus to damage? The wording is abit odd.
Guest283680897 wrote:
Q877 This isn't really a rules question, but do you think that WotC will ever release cardboard miniatures (like Pathfinder Pawns) and grids/maps that are laminated so that you can reuse them and draw on them with markers (like Pathfinder Flip-Maps)?
traha476 wrote:
Guest283680897 wrote:
Q878
Shooting into combat. If a character an a NPC was in combat and another character wants to shoot into combat. He has clear line of fire to the target. Do they get any disadvantages? I couldn't find any thing on it in the rules. Now if the Character was in the way then he would get cover. Is correct? IF not could someone tell me the page number.
Manchine wrote:
Manchine wrote:
Thats what I thought but I wanted to make sure. I do my homework and check things out like I did with Monks 2nd unarmed attack they don't get the minus like two weapon fighting. Thanks.
Question about Bard bonus spells which lore bards get at 6th level and other bards get at 10th. If a character take 5 levels of sorcerer, then 6 levels of bard, the highest spell slot they would have would be 6th. Could the bard use their bonus spell to pick a 6th level spell because that is the highest slot they have or would it have to be a 3rd level spell because their bard levels only allow them to cast 3rd level spells?
Hagaurd wrote:
(Sorry if these have been asked before)
Q880: Can you use inspiration (or a bard's inspiration die) for death saving throws?
Q881: When a rogue critsand normally does 2d6 for a backstab, would that become a 3d6 for the critical backstab (plus the normal weapon crit damage)?
A880: Yes you can, death saving throws are saving throws.
A881: No If the attack involves other damage dice, such as from the rogue’s Sneak Attack feature, you roll those dice twice as well. i.e If a 3rd-level rogue crit with a dagger, he will deal 2d4 + 4d6 + Dexterity modifier.
Q.882: Weapon weights, is the Pike's printed weight a misprint (it's 3 times the weight of similar weapons)?
A882: Only a dev could tell, but so far i didn't hear that it was a typo.
Ok, Thank you
R882: Weapon weights in D&D are notoriously wrong, and sometimes it is even on purpose so that the other reasons why carrying a particular object is difficult (it's shape and size, for instance) are represented within a singular system of determining when your character can't carry anything else.
...and, in the case of the pike, it is (in the real world) a weapon with a much longer haft than other weapons, which could contribute to its increased weight in the game rules.
Plaguescarred wrote:
R879: I agree, 3rd Level is the highest level Magical Secrets will work on. On the other hand he will have spell slots of 4th, 5th and 6th available from the multiclassing spell slot table on page 165 of the PHB, but no spells to fill those slots. Or at least that is how I understand it.
Edit: In Page 164 under Spell Slots, 2nd paragraph:
"If you have more than one spellcasting class, the table might give you spell slots of a level that is higher than the spells you know or can prepare. You can use those slots, but only to cast your lower-level spells."
So you can use those slots, but you can't use them to cast 4th, 5th, 6th level Sorcerer or Bard spells, just 1st, 2nd, and 3rd spell in those higher slots.
Reading all of magical secrets, I am inclinded to believe you could not pick a spell above 3rd level in the example above. Pg 54 "A spell you choose must be of a level you can cast, as shown on the bard table or cantrip". Otherwise, I would play a sorcerer 11, bard 6 and twin spell forsight.
Looked for awhile, couldn't find an answer to trying here:
In the Spell Slots section of the PhB under multiclassing, it states: "You determine your available spell splots by adding together all your levels in the bard, cleric, druid, sorcerer, and wizard classes, half your levels (rounded down) in the paladin and ranger classes, and a third of your fighter or rogue levels (rounded down) if you have the Eldritch Knight or the Arcane Trickster feature, Use this total to determine your spell slots by consulting the Multiclass Spellcaster table."
My question is: What about Warlocks? I mean specifically I'm trying to multiclass a necromancer and warlock together, but I would be curious to know for other future classes as well. Thanks in advance guys
Dekrow wrote:
Warlocks are entirely different. Keep track of the spells warlocks cast indepently of other spell casters. Warlock spells recover after short rests, while other spells recover after a long rest. I am playing a lv 2 warlock/ cleric 1. I can cast 2 1st level spells per day + 2 first level spells per short rest. Spells known is different, If you know a spell you can cast it with either your daily spells or your short rest spells.
Hope this helps.
thank you guys. I get it now that I'm reading over everything about warlocks and your posts. It finally adds up
Q882. Can Detect Magic detect magical creatures such as Elementals, Feys, Constructs, Animated undead, etc?
Q883. If I have a spell like Moonbeam, when I move the effect to another location, does it just reappear there, or can it be moved THROUGH monsters, damaging them enroute?
Q880 With Polearm Master when I use my bonus action to make an attack with the opposite end of my weapon would I add my STR modifyer to the attack roll and the damage roll?
Q881: Zombie Undead Fortitude. Does this apply to every hit or once per round? It seems extremely dangerous if you hit it once and drop it to 0, it makes it's save it's at 1 hp, then your second attack hits it and drops it to 0, and it again makes it's save and is at 1 hp again. Then the next person attacks and hits twice and it again makes it's save each time. Unless the DM rolls a low number, it has close to a 50% chance to stay up each time. We've had encounters where the Zombies have been near unkillable at 1 hp.
DaveDash wrote:
slumgum wrote:
wagnert wrote:
Novacat wrote:
DaveDash wrote:
Novacat wrote:
DaveDash wrote:
DaveDash wrote:
2Chlorobutanal wrote:
wagnert wrote:
A884. Up to the DM. As a DM, I don't ever use average damage for monsters. Even if I did use the average damage for a monster (NPC), I would still make the PCs roll - even if they are in monster form. That's the real fun of the game, in my opinion. The averages seem to be listed as a way for the DM to speed up massive groups of creatures - not for use by one PC (who is very important to the story).
The HP option is also up to the DM, however, as a DM, I would generally assume avearage HP but let a player roll HP if they really wanted to do it.
Hagaurd wrote:
Aeonphlux wrote:
2Chlorobutanal wrote:
Specifically, that sentence is located under the "Pact Magic" section. There is no "general rule" about regaining spell slots. There are two types of specific rules: one for "Spellcasting" and one for "Pact Magic."
Q885: After a wizard picks a school, you get abilities based on your level. So for example, a necromancer would get "Undead Thralls: At 6th level, you add the animate dead spell to your spellbook if it is not there already...." - Does this mean 6th character level or 6th wizard level? Would a level 3 necromancer / level 3 bard get this ability or only level 6 necromancers?
2Chlorobutanal wrote:
Aeonphlux wrote:
A886: Only creature with beast type.
Overpromises wrote:
jchen221 wrote:
Q887: I have read both the PHB and Monster Manual as well as the online basic rules documents. I see there ia a way of calculating and determining the party level vs the encounter level to make it balanced so the party could survive, as well as how XP is given out in the League games based on the overall campagn XP values, but is there going to be a definitive way of calculating and handing out experience such as to how 3.5 was done. Such as as the higher combined party level is, the lower the xp value would be for lower level creatures up to the point that one would no longer gain XP for them.
Dragoonslair wrote:
Dekrow wrote:
Dekrow wrote:
OoftaMeg wrote:
Counter Spell - when this spell succeeds and you cancel the affects of a caster's spell, does this mean that the failed spell slot is still used up? My gut tells me yes, but ultimately I'm left wondering since it doesn't specify that in the spell. My call I guess would be that the spell slot is used when Counter Spell cancels it. Is this right?
A. 888
Sands666 wrote:
889.
Working Together: Need to be proficient in task to help out. Does this mean Skills also? To help with an investigation check, the helper has to be prof. in Investigation?
890. Heat Metal spell
Choose a manufactured metal object, such as a metal weapon or a suit of heavy or medium metal armor, that you can see within range. You cause the object to glow red-hot. Any creature in physical contact with the object takes 2d8 fire damage when you cast the spell. Until the spell ends, you can use a bonus action on each of your subsequent turns to cause this damage again.
In regards to using the bonus action to cause the damage again, does the caster need to maintain the 60 foot range of the spell to use the bonus action to cause the damage again?
So if an metal armored creature riding a griffon flys by and gets hit with the Heat Metal spell and then flys off, can the caster of the Heat Metal spell use his bonus action to cause the damage again even if the target on the Griffon is a few hundred yards away or more?
A889: Up to the DM. Helping with a Skill typically requires the player to describe how the PC is helping in a meaningful way. In some cases, they might need proficiency to help.
Aladar wrote:
2Chlorobutanal wrote:
Avross wrote:
mellored wrote:
Can a tiefling socerer exchange their natural ability to cast darkness and hellish rebuke for spell points? Are they considered spell slots?
Hagaurd wrote:
Q. 892 When Multiclassing and choosing 'skills' do you still choose the full number that is stated ? E.g. Rogue / Druid could end up with 6 skills and adding on another class could take it up to 10?
jchen221 wrote:
Probably a stewpud question, but here goes:
Concerning Darkvision. Apparently it is either 60' or 120' for drow and possibly other critters.
My question is; is that 60' from the character, or 60' into darkness?
Meaning, say a dude w/ darkvision is holding a torch with the ... what like 20' bright light and 20' dim or whatever. can they see only an extra 20' into the dark, past the dim light, or is it 60' from the end of the dim light?
Thanks gang!
awogaman wrote:
2Chlorobutanal wrote:
AaronOfBarbaria wrote:
Q893. How would two weapon fighting work with 2 handcrossbows?
Guest283680897 wrote:
Guest283680897 wrote:
Q894: Does the help action also grant advantage if the ally i assist casts a spell with an attack roll? The Rules refer to "a friendly creature attacking a creature within 5 feet of you", not taking the attack action against a creature within 5 feet of you.
A894: Yes
Noctaem wrote:
Would the level 1 cleric of life feature add to Aura of vitality's 2d6 per turn healing? each turn?
Hagaurd wrote:
Dragoonslair wrote:
q894
in Phb(pg 110-111) it indicates for the warlock class certain prerequisites for certain invocations.
Example
Sign of ill omen
Prerequsite: 5th Level.
Warlock#1 A fifth level Character: 5th level Warlock
Warlock#2 A fifth level Character: Fighter2, Bard2 Warlock1
Does this mean the Warlock needs to be a 5th level Warlock(Warlock #1 from the example)
or simply 5th level (through any combination of classes, such as Warlock#2 from the example) ?
Thank you
LordCor wrote:
LordCor wrote:
swurvDESN wrote:
LordCor wrote:
Q850 Is the damage from Ranger's Colossus slayer applied on the first strike per turn or can the ranger choose it add it to a subsequent hit?
Q851 What is the technical definiition of a turn? If I make my attack and add colossus slayer damage, then later in the round an NPC provokes an opportunity attack from me, is it still the same turn or can I add Colossus slayer to my reaction attack?
A850: It can be on any weapon attack that hit and doesn't have to necessary be the first one, you decide when to apply it. Yes Colossus Slayer works on opportunity attack if its what you wonder.
A851: In a round every combattant takes a turn so in your exemple it could add the extra damage since its a different (creature's) turn in the round.
Dragoonslair wrote:
Q-852:
True Strike states "On your next turn, you gain advantage on your first attack roll against the target." Does this mean that even if you have an oppertunity to attack this turn after casting, you have to wait a round to gain the benefit?
mbates wrote:
OoftaMeg wrote:
Do the creature made with animate object get oppertunity attacks?
i.e. if someone runs past my 6 animated knives, do they get 6 OA's?
Q-853
What happens when you cast Cure Wounds cast at a higher level, say 2nd level?
1- heals 2d8 + spellcasting mod
or
2.heals (1d8 +spellcasting mod) + (1d8 + spellcasting mod)
mellored wrote:
Noctaem wrote:
mellored wrote:
DMBobodrobo wrote:
Q - 854: The variant human gets a bonus feat. Does the character have to take this feet at first level or can he/she wait until a higher level. IE - Multiclassing from fighter into a caster @ 2nd level and taking a caster feat at second level.
LordOfTheChance wrote:
Q855: When using two weapon fighting, do both attacks have to use the same target? Or can you split them between different targets that are in range?
Mahtee wrote:
SilentSin wrote:
Monster manual question
on page 148 Ghast:
it states any creature that starts within 5' of the ghast must make DC 10 con save or be Poisond until the start of next turn.
Q 856: What is the poison effect supposed to be?
tlsjr117 wrote:
tlsjr117 wrote:
Q857, minor image. can i cast the cantrip minor image on an object and then move that object while keeping the image with the object? for example if i make an image of an plank [as in walk the plank] on a ship would the image stay with the ship or move off into the distance as the ship moves? furthermore, could a make an image of a portcullis [assuming the gate is less than 5' wide] on the end of a string or stick and then lower the string or stick around a along the edge behind the gate to make it appear as if the portcullis is closing [at least 5' of it]?
celtwarrior wrote:
Q858
When can a character spend their inspiration?
I am generally torn between these two:
1) Before an action occurs (I'm using inspiration!).
2) After the first dice is rolled but before the DM tells the outcome.
I lean toward #2 as it's more in favor of the players. How would you rule on this?
A858. My official stance, and the one I think is more in-line with the rules, is that inspiration must be declared before the roll. However, I would probably allow the player to announce it afterward anyways, because I'm a big softy.
Okay, so I've been searching all over the FAQ for any possible reference to my mechanics question in Next, and to no avail. The search option is coming up bubkus, so forgive me if this question has already been asked and answered, and I am not patient enough to skim through half a million web pages for this one subject:
The Next PHB is not exaclty clear on this subject, nor are the precanned adventures, or I have missed something somewhere; Disarming Traps DCs.... what are the mechanics involved with this, and where can I find them in the PHB? 
Any information on setting DCs will be in the DMG, which is not yet out.
For the time being, you can use the DCs-by-difficulty list (PHB page 174).
Novacat wrote:
R857
Novacat wrote:
Q859 What hapapens to a wizard's familiar or paladin's steed upon the death of the wizard or paladin?
In the text of all conjuration / summoning spells that summon creatures, or spirits that act as creatures, their dismissal is stipulated, except in the case of my question. Either they are dismissed when concentration is broken, when they have completed a task, or in the case of summoned creatures who have broken free of their summoners control, when they exact a toll for their summoning. However, in the case of the 'find' spells, these summoned creatures are clearly detailed not to depend on concentration, and to be subject to dismissal and recall (with subsequent castings, sometimes) by the caster. But, it is not explicitly stated what happens when their summoner is slain. They haven't been sent away, and don't depend on concentration. So, the possibility of two alternate readings exists, which have drastically different in-game consequences. 1) They are dismissed on death of the summoner, just as if being sent away forever. 2) They are dismissed when they themselves decide hope of the caster's return to life is lost (when the caster's soul refuses to return to life if sought). All this is to ask in other words, can a wizard's familiar or paladin's steed remain conjured for a time and help in the retrieval of the summoner's remains for return to life?
JeffreySoCa wrote:
JeffreySoCa wrote:
Can one identify magic items without an identifty spell or a taking it to someone for essentially the same process.
I have a series of items, seemingly blank journals that people can write in, and when they close the book all the text vanishes and is transfered into a master tome of knowledge in some other location. (A spy networks toolset in a world where magic is feared and hated so no one wants to get caught with something as obvous as a sending stone). Should my players be able to identify it with Arcana checks, or should they be able to sense a magical aura. I'm confused as to how much they should know and how should they know it.
Can one identify magic items without an identifty spell or a taking it to someone for essentially the same process.
I have a series of items, seemingly blank journals that people can write in, and when they close the book all the text vanishes and is transfered into a master tome of knowledge in some other location. (A spy networks toolset in a world where magic is feared and hated so no one wants to get caught with something as obvous as a sending stone). Should my players be able to identify it with Arcana checks, or should they be able to sense a magical aura. I'm confused as to how much they should know and how should they know it.
Tim_Dowd wrote:
EDIT:
Question removed. No answer until DMG comes out in Dec. (I asked about making healing potions with herbalism kits, then did some research and found that no one knows.)
Taejang wrote:
Avross wrote:
Q861 -
Hey guys, could a multiclass human Barbarian Rogue (1/1) with the Dual Wielder feat (from the variant Human option at character creation) using a longsword and a shortsword enter rage and get the +2 Rage damage on his longsword and the Sneak Attack +1d6 on his shortsword (assuming he uses Dex to attack with his off hand weapon)?
If not, could a Barbarian/Rogue get his Rage damage bonus AND Sneak Attack if he's using a short sword because finesse says you can use either STR or Dex to attack?
Q - 862 I take it in older D and D Editions Elves use to have resistance to Enchantments. I had a friend and he thought this transfered over to 5th edition but I couldn't find anything thing on this. Did I not find it or is this something just in older editions? (I know about the sleep / charmed.) I looked all over the players handbook. Do elves / half elves get a resistance to enchantments or advantages?
A862: Some spells and effects have text like this "A target automatically succeeds on this saving throw if it can't be charmed." This example is from the spell Compulsion. So the answer is that the resistance/immunity/advantage is built in to the specific spell or effect. Although it does key off an Elf trait, it is not universal.
GilbertMDH wrote:
Q 863 Does anyone have an idea what the Headband of Intellect does inThe Scroll Thief does? All it says is "
"Headband of Intellect
Wondrous item, uncommon, requires attunement
This headband made of bone bears the sigil of the
wizard Denlor, whose tower still stands in the city. A
description of this item can be found in the Dungeon
Master’s Guide."
Doing a adventure with friends and at this point any Magic Item outside the boxed set is precious.
A 863: Requires attunement, and makes the wearer's Intelligence become 19, unless it's already higher.
Check out magic items in the DM's Basic Rules: http://dnd.wizards.com/articles/features/basicrules?x=dnd/basicrules
Lobar_Aybock wrote:
Q 864: I'm starting to believe that the critical use of wrong, so please help the staff of the forum.
Let us consider a rogue with a bow 1d8 / piercing, 2d6 / radiant 1d4 / poison and 4d6 / backstab.
This damage if he got a critical hit would be:
2d8 + 3d6 + 2d4 + 5d6
or
2d8 + 4d6 + 2d4 + 8d6?
Lethus_01 wrote:
mellored wrote:
Do creatures get cover against area effect spells? If a fight was in front of the goblin and the wizard who is standing behind the goblin casts fireball. Does the goblin get +2 to it's Dex saving throw for having half-cover?
What if the wizard casts a cantrip like fire bolt in the same scenario? I would assume in the fire bolt scenario the goblin gets cover but in the fireball scenario it doesn't. Can you set me straight?
truestory242 wrote:
truestory242 wrote:
2Chlorobutanal wrote:
E-Tallitnics wrote:
Q865 Tonight when the sorceress in our group missed on a Chromatic Orb she insisted it didn't consume a spell slot. Almost everyone else thought it did. I reread the book a few times and couldn't find anything to justify it not consuming the spell slot. I want to be absolutely sure that a missed spell consumes a spell slot before I bring up the issue because I don't want to drag this out, so asking for a comfirmation on that. Thanks everyone for their time spent educating newer players in this thread.
slumgum wrote:
slumgum wrote:
slumgum wrote:
slumgum wrote:
Q866: Monk Martial Arts + Polearm Master + Quarterstaff = what damage dice for the bonus attack?
Martial Arts: "you can roll a d4 in place of the normal damage of your ... monk weapon". (d4 increases up to d10 as you level).
Polearm master: "blah blah extra attack as bonus action ... The weapon's damage dice for this attack is a d4"
So which should take precedence? Is a feat more specific than a class feature? Is the feat's text that applies only to a specific attack more specific than the martial arts effects on all of your attacks? Or is the d4 from polearm master considered the "normal damage" of the weapon for that attack, which would let martial arts override it?
Obviously giving a level 20 monk +3 damage with one bonus attack per round as long as he doesn't flurry isn't going to break the game, I'm just wondering how it should work.
A866: Frankly, if the monk is using his bonus action on Polearm Master instead of his Martial Arts bonus attack, he can use the larger die, as far as I'm concerned. It's exactly the same as just doing his Martial Arts bonus attack.
SilentSin wrote:
does a barbarians rage give advantage on attacks?
Q866
Multiple actions:
Rogue2/Fighter5
Action #1 Attack action Two attacks(level 5 Fighter feature)
Action#1.5 Off hand Attack
Action #2 Action surge (level 2 fighter feature), Two Attacks(Level 5 Fighter feature)
Action #3 Cunning action (Level 2Rogue feature) Dash
Is this a correct accessment of the skills and attacks in question?
Thanks!
LordCor wrote:
bananarambo wrote:
Q867:
In the case of a multiclassed Druid/Barbarian using Wild Shape, would Unarmored Defense apply if the beast form taken has any natural armor?
Wild Shape states: "You retain the benefit of any features from your class, race, or other source and can use them if the new class is physically capable of doing so."
Unarmored Defense states: "While you are not wearing any armor..."
Does natural armor count as "worn" armor?
JohnnyVegas82 wrote:
Novacat wrote:
JohnnyVegas82 wrote:
JohnnyVegas82 wrote:
Q868
If a melee spell attack is made, but the attack roll fails, obvious the spell slot is used - my question is whether the spell itself is discharged, or whether an attack roll can be made on the next turn, using the same slot that was expended on the previous turn.
So for example: Cleric casts Inflict Wounds. Rolls for attack, misses. Next turn: without recasting Inflict wounds (consuming another slot), can the Cleric try to touch the enemy and discharge the Inflict Wounds that was cast last turn? Or is the spell slot consumed and discharged upon a failed attack roll?
Thanks in advance!
A868: you cannot "hold the charge" on a miss like you could in 3E.
A 868.
By the book, for a spell such as inflict wounds, the spell would end after the failed attack roll - the spell slot is "wasted" and there is no chance to attack with the spell again. (There is no such thing as "holding the charge" in the 5e PHB).
Thanks! You guys are awesome!
Q869 - If you are Dodging does that give Disadvantage to people trying to Shove or Grapple you?
AH_Central_Command wrote:
R 869.
By the book, not only does Dodging not give disadvantage to Shoving or Grappling, but a successful Grapple will invalidate the Dodge benefit, "stopping" the dodger from dodging. (A creature reduced to 0 speed cannot Dodge.)
If you are making a ranged attack against an Unconscious oppoent who is fallen prone, does the advantage you gain from a prone target counter the disadvantage of shooting at a prone target? I was trying to argue with my DM that how its written is that even ranged attacks would have pure advantage and thus would roll 2 d20s, and any attacks that hits the creature within 5 feet is a critical hit. What is the ruling?
My fluff ruling is if you're prone but concious you are still moving around and squirming and trying to be hard to hit/etc. If you're unconcious then you won't be doing that and thus you'd be a very easy target.
Thanks!
Rising_Storm wrote:
Q 870 does +2 AC from a shield stack with mage armor?
Novacat wrote:
Pizzamancer wrote:
Novacat wrote:
Rising_Storm wrote:
Rising_Storm wrote:
Sorry, I apparently misunderstood your question.
Thank you Mellored, Bloodscythe, and Novacat.
If Shield is cast from a staff does it switch to taking an action to cast, rather than a reaction?
ScottMcFarland wrote:
Novacat wrote:
ScottMcFarland wrote:
Q872: Question on spell immunity. Would a Rakshasa be detectable with a detect evil & good spell? He's a fiend, but he's got immunity to spells under 6th level. So on the surface it seems like he wouldn't be detectable... but the spell doesn't really effect him directly; it effects the caster... so does the Rakshasa's spell immunity matter? As a corollary, would a Rakshasa be illuminated by a light spell, or would he just appear as a dark sillhouete because he's immune to the effect of a 1st-level spell?
Q873: If a Wizard is also a Cleric, and he is not wearing any armor except the Mage Armor spell, could he get the +2 AC benefit from the Shield of Faith Spell?
A872: I think it would be detectable.
A873: Yes i believe he should.
I assumed a magical item using a charge to cast a spell produced the spell in the same manner as the spell is cast normally, so a spell cast as a bonus action can be used as a bonus action, a spell cast as a reaction can be used as a reaction. I just looked at staff of defense and it does say "uses an action"... I guess the question is: are all of the following actions: Action, Bonus Action, Reaction. Or can magic items only be triggered on your Action, and not any of the others.
Q874: if a spell is cast as a reaction, can that same spell cast from a magical item also get cast as a reaction?
Bloodscythe wrote:
Q875:
Can the Polymorph spell be used on yourself or a willing ally?
JPDG wrote:
Pizzamancer wrote:
Novacat wrote:
A874: No, he must cast the spell as predicated by the magic item. FWIW I asked the devs opinion and here's what jeremy had to say;
@JeremyECrawford That staff does, indeed, let you cast shield as an action. A DM could also allow casting the spell as a reaction.
Novacat wrote:
JPDG wrote:
A876: sanctuary is broken. The warded creature (you) cast a spell that affects an enemy creature (the target of your familiar's touch attack). However, if the attack fails, the enemy creature isn't affected, so sanctuary shouldn't break on a miss.
R876: Santuary is *not* broken. If you cast a spell and it is delivered by your familiar to affect another creature, you *still* cast the spell. Therefore, Sanctuary ends. The wording is an English problem. "A spell that affects an enemy creature" can mean two things: 1) the spell hit and actually has an effect on an enemy creature, or 2) the spell *can* affect enemy creatuers.
The phrase used in santuary doesn't necessarily mean that the spell has to affect an enemy creature, just that it has the ability to affect an enemy creature. This brings it inline with "makes an attack", but allows the warded creature to cast spells that affect allies or him/herself without worrying about the ward expiring.
Q877: A wild magic Sorcerer with metamagic casts a spell and wild magic goes off. The wild magic says that you cast the fireball spell centered on myself. Since I am casting a spell, I can apply a metamagic to it (assuming I have sorcery points available) so I choose to spend 1 sorcery point and apply Careful spell. The wording on careful spell is problematic for this because it says 'other creatures', but I am wondering, since the fireball includes me as a creature being forced to make a saving throw, can I apply Careful spell to myself to allow me to auto succeed on the saving throw?
Q877: Polearm Master Feat and Quarterstaves
Hi a player in my group has picked the Polearm Master feat. He chose a quaterstaff as his weapon which happens to be a versatile weapon meaning both one and two handed. My question is after reading this feat it really seems designed for reach weapons which a quarter stave is not. The player is using the quarterstaff as a one handed weapon and is using a shield with it. To me this seems almost like a cheat, he is able to use the bonus attack given from the feat which is clearly designed for reach weapons and gain the AC bonus of shield. Also every time a creature comes within 5 feet of him they provoke an opportunity attack, so when you pair the shield with that it makes for a great tank, yet this player is also doing great damage from the bonus attack. Why would they include the quarterstaff which is a one handed weapon in this feat at all, were they trying to allow a character to have an extra attack and use a shield, plus get the opportunity attack making them a great crowd control and damage doer all at once. Makes balancing fights for all the characters difficult, when one player can do so much comparably to them.
**Please no commit on the DM having the final say on things, clearly everyone everywhere knows a DM can do this, its not what I am asking about, so no need to say that.
jasonthebeast wrote:
Novacat wrote:
"jasonthebeast wrote:
Q878. If you roll the Wild Surge effect that turns you into a sheep, how long does it last? The listed duration is "concentration up to 1 hour". Presumably it is not intended that you can end the spell immediately just by choosing not to concentrate on it, but an effect that lasts 1 hour is quite dramatic. Also, does it break your current concentration?
Q879. Is it intended that a creature with multiattack can finish off a downed character with a single multiattack (two attacks, both hit, both are crits because unconscious, crits deal 2 death save failures because on 0 hit points, total 4 death save failures, nobody has more than 3, dead)
878: yes, you can immediately stop concentrating on the spell, ending it immediately, but if you were concentrating on any other spell, you would lose it.
879: Yes, that's a valid use of Multiattack. It's up to the DM to decide if a creature decides to do that. While brutal, it doesn't actually improve the monster's predicament if there are still combatant around it.
Novacat wrote:
jasonthebeast wrote:
Can a bard give insperation dice to it's familar, and then have it use the die when it makes an attack spell?
mellored wrote:
Q999+: Polearm Master Feat and Quarterstaves
I disagree 100%
The feet doesn’t seem designed for reach it says clearly in the feet it is for reach weapons. Every weapon on the usable list is 2 handed. If you want to use a quarterstaff with this feat, then you need to use it 2 handed just like the rest.
It amazes me that lack of common since people display when answering questions. There is clearly against the spirit of the feat, I don’t care what hairs you split saying it doesn’t explicitly say you have to use it 2 handed. It’s a Pole Arm feat for 2 handed weapons. It’s not intended to be used for 1 handed with a shield. This is a great example of spirit of the rules VS letter of the rules, what is the intended purpose of the feat? It’s not to use a staff one handed, its called pole are master for a reason.
Jason is 100% correct and Novecat is 100% wrong.
While I’m on common sense...
Q878. If you roll the Wild Surge effect that turns you into a sheep, how long does it last? The listed duration is "concentration up to 1 hour". Presumably it is not intended that you can end the spell immediately just by choosing not to concentrate on it, but an effect that lasts 1 hour is quite dramatic. Also, does it break your current concentration?
The wild mage in question that was just poly'ed into a sheep just had his or her int and wis just dropped to 2. So you no, you can’t " Immediately stop concentrating on the spell, ending it immediately" you either don’t have the mental facilities to maintain concentration and the spell ends as soon as you change or you no longer have the presence of mind to actively stop concentration and the spell keeps up for 1 hour.. or now this may really blow your mind... you didn’t really cast the spell, it is the effect of a wild surge and therefore doesn’t require concentration so .. still 1 hour.
I am of the camp that presumably the wild sure was not intended to last 1 round, if it were then the spell would say so, But it’s hard to argue that a sheep with an intelligence of 2 could actively concentrate on a spell at all, making it a moot point. This is another great example of spirit of the rules VS letter of the rules. What are they actually trying to do here? My bet is.. sheep for 1 hour. As a wild mage you got to take the good with the bad and it sucks to roll that on a wild surge.
iatesand wrote:
Its not a question of house rules, its clearly what was the feat supposed to do, it is clearly without question not written in mind for a one handed staff. So the answer is No a pole arm master can’t use a shield and a pole arm (QS in this example) one handed.
Your answer is wrong.
This is not a house rule this the rule based upon the text of the feat (you know it actually says it’s for reach weapons) Warping the rules beyond their intended use is the issue here. You sir are wrong until a developer says otherwise.
Quoting the rules text here: "When you take the Attack action and attack with only a glaive, halberd, or quarterstaff, you can use a bonus action to make a melee attack with the opposite end of the weapon."
My argument is based on the FACT that the text does not require you to wield the weapon in two hands. You argument is based on the OPINION that the feat isn't intended to work that way. If you cannot make a counterargument based on the RULES, you are the one who is wrong.
All of the wepons you listed are two handed, that makes you wrong. suck it up. or get a dev to back you up. You gonna make that attack with the other end one handed ... really.
iatesand wrote:
iatesand wrote:
Novacat wrote:
I feel the answer is not accurate. it wasn’t even my question, but the answer is clearly not accurate. Which is why I called it out. Unless you have a developer in your pocket, the answer is wrong. The feat states it is for reach weapons. Every reach weapon is 2 handed, including the quarterstaff. Every weapon listed is 2 handed, including the QS.
If you want to twist this rule, have at it! In your game go ahead, but as for the rules:
The feat cannot be used with a 1 handed QS and a shield
And this is the exact place to express why the OP is correct and why the other answer is false. You dont have to like it.
iatesand wrote:
You are the one arguing the points. You don’t have to agree, but I support the original poster. He is correct based upon the wording of the feat and the context of the weapon group.
I used "I feel" based on the exact words of the feat and the weapons or as you would say "the facts". your opinion on the rule is just that, a opinion. One that you are incorrect about. sadly, I acknowledge that I am stating my opinion based on the rules (just like you are) So of course I used " I feel" , I hate to point this out but every answer in here is a opinion unless it came from the moth of a developer. The rules support the OP.
No reach is not the same thing as 2 handed.. However:
This is a REACH weapon FEAT Read the first line. Every weapon that has reach is 2 handed (as of now) every weapon listed in the feat is a) 2 handed and b) reach
I get that the only fact you have to fall back on is.. Ignoring all the evidence to the contrary, it doesn’t explicitly say you have to use this two handed. It doesn’t explicitly say you can use it 1 handed. There are a lot of things that the rules don’t explicitly spell out for you word for word. The Rules tell you take Ray of Sickness as a Warlock.. it’s not on their spell list. The rules say you can use two hand crossbows at once and fire them several times each round (with the right feats) despite the fact that if you have 2 crossbows in your hand you should be unable to reload them. The rules let a Evoker max out the damage every cantrip he cast with almost no ill effect , guess what that’s not the intended use of the ability. Sometimes you just need to use common sense and be able to draw a conclusion even if some of the evidence seems to contradict itself. It’s not hard to read a few lines of text and be able to make a judgment call on what the rule was put in place to do and what it’s not intended to do.
As a community rules forum, if a guy ask for clarification , just because your take on the wording isn’t the same as mine doesn’t make you right and me wrong or me right and you wrong, despite me telling you several times that you are in fact wrong, But to be clear.. they are both just opinions that he can read and help see both sides of the rules he is looking at… for the record
The feat as written does not appear to be intended for use with a 1 handed staff. For the multiple reasons I have listed before.
iatesand wrote:
mellored wrote:
iatesand wrote:
Undrhil wrote:
A877: No because Careful Spell specifically only work on other creatures you force to make a saving throw.
Q881 Is there any limitation to how complex of an item a Conjurer can summon with their Minor Conjuration ability? I'm asking because we have a rather shy player who suggested she could summon a bomb to help us collapse a mine and everyone shot her down, but no one really gave a good reason as to why she wouldn't be able to summon the bomb. The ability description says nothing of the complexity of the item. The only limitations I can see are size, her knowledge of the item, and it must be non-magical.
A881: It'd be up to DM, Minor Conjuration can conjures any inanimate nonmagical object no larger than 3 feet on a side and no more than 10 pounds you have seen.
slumgum wrote:
ScottMcFarland wrote:
Undrhil wrote:
Bloodscythe wrote:
Q882: Domain Spells: If they don't take up a spell slot does that mean they can be cast an unlimited amount of times per day? Or just once a day?
2ndhandmage wrote:
Plaguescarred wrote:
R882: Thank you Novacat, that helped me make sense of it. A Cleric can prepare WIS MOD + Cleric Level number of Spells a day, but they automatically get to add in their Domain Spells into that list of Prepared Spells. Then they still have to slot those prepared spells into the daily slot allotment. Right?
Well you don't slot anything in. You just use up a slot when you decide to cast a spell that isn't a cantrip.
Novacat wrote:
JPDG wrote:
Plaguescarred wrote:
JPDG wrote:
It's not RAW, because the spell description specifies that the point of origin is the caster himself. Specific spell effect beats general cube mechanics.
You're not allowed to ignore rules (or invent new ones) when discussing RAW.
Plaguescarred wrote:
JPDG wrote:
celtwarrior wrote:
Q883 - When using a grid and maping squares what is the difference between a "10ft cude" and "5 feet from a point"? Can a point be a 5ft square or only the + between squares?
Q884:
The pre-fab Cleric PC that comes in the starter set says: "Prepared Spells. You prepare four 1st-level spells to make them available for you to cast, choosing from the cleric spell list in the rulebook. In addition, you always have two domain spells prepared: bless and cure wounds." This is a multi-part question, so if you'll indulge me:
- Does that number (four) come from the Wisdom modifier (+3) plus the Cleric level (1) as described in PHB pg. 58 (Preparing and Casting Spells)?
- Divine Domain (Life) dictates that Bless and Cure Wounds are always prepared. They still take up slots though, right?
- On page 3 of the character sheet where spells are listed, how would that look if it were filled out for the pre-fab cleric? Cantrips: Light, Sacred Flame, Thaumaturgy and then Spell Level 1; Slots Total 4; Slots Expended 2 with Bless and Cure Wounds being the only two spells listed and both marked as prepared?
- What good are 4 slots if the cleric only knows 2 spells above level 0? Is that just how it works due to a relatively high +3 Wisdom modifier?
Thanks!
Nivek_Loneshadow wrote:
Draykov wrote:
Q885:
Can players use Ready to arbitrarily defer their action to a reaction, e.g. “I’ll use Ready to prepare an Attack after Gleep attacks”?
If so, it feels like it undermines the intent of initiative, since players can just use Ready on each turn to get their desired initiative order. If players can’t arbitrarily defer, what’s the rules foundation for disallowing it? Perhaps not being able to specify a trigger for things under player control, but instead only DM control?
Q886:
If you use Ready and make an Attack on your triggered reaction, can you then take any bonus actions associated with that attack, e.g. the Monk Martial Arts bonus strike?
Q887:
Can a character continually hide and force an opponent to waste its action performing a search?
For example, a Rogue can attack, then move into cover, and then hide as a bonus action using Cunning Action. If the opponent wants to find her, it must burn its action to search. If it finds her, it’s her turn and she can attack, move, and hide again. If it does not find her, she can stay hidden, or attack (potentially with advantage) and move and hide again. In effect, because the opponent must spend its turn searching on every turn, it never gets a chance to attack regardless of whether it finds her or not.
Nilonym wrote:
Q888:
Can a silvered weapon hit all creatures with resistance to non-magical weapons, and do normal damage?
If not, is there a list of creatures they can do full damage to?
Nilonym wrote:
Nilonym wrote:
Nilonym wrote:
Yanjidijian wrote:
R888: Bloodscythe's answer is wrong.
Silver weapons are nonmagical weapons, unless they are specifically stated as being magical and silver, and are treated the same as nonmagical weapons for the purpose of any creature within immunity or resistance to bludgeonging, piercing, or slashing damage from nonmagical weapons.
There are, however, a few creatures that are specifically fully harmed by silver weapons.
Hence the existence of both the phrasing "damage from nonmagical weapons" and the phrasing "damage from nonmagical weapons that aren't silver"
AaronOfBarbaria wrote:
Q889:
As a dwarf, stonecunning gives me proficiency (x2) in the history and origin of stonework.
If I have proficiency as a stone mason, do I have proficiency (x2) in the perception of oddities in stone such as secret doors?
Q890:
As a dwarf, stonecunning gives me proficiency (x2) in the history and origin of stonework.
As a guild artisan gemcutter/jeweler, I am proficient with jeweler’s tools.
Do I have proficiency (x2) in appraising the value of gems and jewelry?
Bloodscythe wrote:
Yanjidijian wrote:
Nilonym wrote:
AaronOfBarbaria wrote:
q889
More multiclass shannigans!!
The Character
Rogue 4(Arcane Trickster)
Fighter 5(Edlritch Knight)
Bard 9(Loremaster)
Warlock 2
Question is it
1)(a/3+b/3) adding +2 levels OR is it
2) (a+b/3) adding +3 levels OR is it (even)
3) (a/3) OR (b/3) adding only +1 Level
to the 9 lavels of Bard (c) on the multiclass spell slot chart on PhB 165.
a=Rogue level(Arcane Trickster)
b=Fighter level(Eldritch Knight)
c=Bard Lavel(Loremaster)
What is his caster level for the bard is it level (?10) 11 or 12 (on the multiclass spell slot table)
Given:
(1)his highest bard spell will be 5th level,
(2)and that warlock spel slots (pact magic)are calculated seperately)
(3) All spells and Cantrips will be determined entirely seperately for each class
Thank you in advance
Pizzamancer wrote:
Nilonym wrote:
Nilonym wrote:
Nilonym wrote:
LordCor wrote:
Draykov wrote:
Thank you hoping to get another level with the a+b/3 combo but knew it was a long shot,
On the other hand when i read it; it combined sorc wizard bard leves etc, and even for ranger levels then it used "OR" when references the Trickster/EK stuff and i feared at that point that would mean I could not gain a bonus level from both EK AND AT.
6/3/3/3/2/1 makes since
I also always seperate the warlock slots (and i d em then casting) so i tend to write it 4+2/3/3/3/2/1
mainly because they are short rest slots
Thanks again
Bloodscythe wrote:
Nilonym wrote:
Yanjidijian wrote:
LordCor wrote:
Actually after review i will probably do
Fighter 5(battlemaster)(maneuvers)Second attack+second wind/action surge (magic missle just aint worth it
Rogue 3(Arcane Trickster)(cunning action +mage hand ledgerdomain)(level 1 class)
Bard10 (Loremaster)
Warlock2
Still lose that feat but
he sill still be casting at 11th
casting wise
The big trick here is using loremaster to get Paladin spells (bards can steal from lists) Example: Elemental weapon which CAN be cast at 6th level
Then I can Sneak attack,+ maneuver,Thunderious strike(pally spell also stolen by the loremaster feature)
Skill wise he is ridiculus Background 2, Half elf 2 more then 4 rogue, Bard level (in taddition to the additional skill when he added bard to begin with) +3 more skills, and Jack of all trades and 4 skills with expertise.
The trick with this character is to use cleaver mixing and matching to allow a reniassance man to keep up with with his more focused compatriots.
stats starting Str10/dex16/Con14/int12/Wis12/Cha 13 feats well chariusma seems must but realistically he probably will end up with dex and maybe some combat stuff. maybe toughness.
Thanks
Bloodscythe wrote:
2Chlorobutanal wrote:
Q891: Playtest rules had Mastwork weapons as +1 damage, and no rules for masterwork Armour, or Items. I cannot find anything in the PHB about Mastwork items. I'm assuming these rules will be in the DMG when it's released, but is there a model I can use in the meantime? Weapons, Armour, Gear and Tools. If they have been removed from 5E completely, first of all, why? And second, how would I add them back in? I want to be able to reward with superior quality, non-magical items.
Q892: There is no description for any of the sets of clothes, or for the whetstone(and probably a few other bits and pieces). What do each of the sets of clothes consist of, and are there any mechanics for sharpening a weapon with a whetstone?
Q893: For an experienced GM, who's never run a game in Forgotten Realms, what's the best way to tackle the vast and expansive back history? I've run D&D games for decades, but this is the first time I've ever played/ran/read anything at all to do with FR. My players have already started asking questions about places I know nothing about.
Q894: Do you need a specific proficiency to be able to ride a mount? And, is there a consolidated list of all the available proficiencies?
ApacheTech wrote:
Q895: As a cleric, it seems to me that Paladin's Lay on hands is incredibly overpowered. This is why, when fighting, all the Paladin has to do is walk over and give 1 point of healing to an unconscious player. Then that player can just get up and attack again. At 3rd level being able to do that 15 times, to me as a the player of a cleric who can't do that seems incredibly overpowered. Is this how Lay on hands works in 5th Edition. Just seems over powered since no matter what the last attack was, just 1 point brings the fallen PC back up to full readiness.
Ogrevampire70 wrote:
Ogrevampire70 wrote:
ApacheTech wrote:
Overpromises wrote:
Q896: Can you multi-class into a different speciality within the same class? For example, could you level up as:
1. Ranger (1)
2. Ranger (2)
2. Ranger (3)(Hunter)
4. Ranger (3)(Hunter) / Ranger (1)
5. Ranger (3)(Hunter) / Ranger (2)
6. Ranger (3)(Hunter) / Ranger (3)(Beast Master)
If so, how would this affect level progression? Obviously, only the levels you have in Hunter would count towards your Hunter skills like Defensive Tactics, but what about Spells, and the other basic level progression skills/bonuses?
A896: No you cannot you must multiclass in a new class. Whenever you advance in level, you have the option of gaining a level in your current class or a new class basically.
Plaguescarred wrote:
ApacheTech wrote:
Yes, and that is fine while only these rules exist, but because they have replaced Prestige classes, there's no way of progressing on any other prestige class-esque tree. This could pose problems later on, even as early as the DMG, if there are any expanded archetypes in there. I'll have to try a few builds, see if it breaks too much to allow it. I can't see it breaking much for the Ranger, but maybe for other classes. I hope something is done to remedy that.
ApacheTech wrote:
Q897: Can a 3rd level rogue, using Fast Hands, on the first round of combat, either through superior intiative or through surprise, use their bonus action Use an Object gained from Fast Hands and/or their 1 free object interaction, to draw an opponents weapon, effectively disarming and stealing in one act while using their attack action to strike at the hopelessly slow and now unarmed victim, assuming the target did not have their weapon already drawn?
Novacat wrote:
Ogrevampire70 wrote:
A897: This would be up to DM. Personally i'd rule that drawing an unwilling creature's weapon is a Strenght contest made as an action.
Plaguescarred wrote:
Bloodscythe wrote:
Bloodscythe wrote:
OoftaMeg wrote:
But no, it's not a moot point. Even if enemies are considered to be equipped with stuff, that doesn't mean that the weapons are drawn. You'd have to specify how the weapon is holstered. If it's a frog, it'd be easy enough to cut free, like cutting through a belt. A weapon loop would be harder, and a full, fastened, scabbard, harder still. Back scabbards are difficult enough to draw from yourself. Anyone who's LARPed for long enough should know the pain of awkward sheaths and scabbards. That's why I got a quick release scabbard for mine. I brought quick release scabbards into D&D as well, in 3.5. It meant you could draw a weapon as a free action, but re-sheathe it as a Ful Round action, as you'd need to re-pop the weapon loop around the blade.
For the quesiton (Q897), I would rule no. Not without a contested roll. Mechanically, I'd run the same rule as Grappling. Your Dex + Acrobatics vs. their Dex + Acrobatics OR Str + Athletics. The result of this contest could mean you can draw their weapon. If done during a surprise round I would give you Advantage on your Dex + Acrobatics roll. I'd play it like that at first, but depending on the cheese factor, I might add in that if you fail the contest, they knock you prone.
Q898: why were the D&D forums and website down the last few days?
SilentSin wrote:
Novacat wrote:
Can vampiric Touch be used with a reach weapon,
lanimoe wrote:
Q899: A Paladin with the Great Weapon Fighting style also rerolls the 1's and 2's of the Divine Smite or Improved Divine Smite features? (sorry if this has been asked before, but couldn't find anything)
Q 900: If you make a ranged attack against prone character while you are adjacent to it - is the attack at advantage/disadvantage/none?
RPGBG wrote:
A900: The advantage of shooting a Prone character within 5feet, is cancelled by the disadvantage of Ranged Attacks In Close Combat (if the target isn't incapacitated and can see you) So you have neither of them.
Eldrid wrote:
Eldrid wrote:
If I multiclass Bard and Rogue and I achieve 3d lvl in both, can I apply my "Expertise" class feature doubling the proficiency bonus to the same skill, ie, Acrobatics?
In other words, does the class feature, "Expertise" from both bard and rogue stack?
dtanski wrote:
Does the target of polymorph know what they are trying to be turned into?
i.e.
If a target is "willing" to be polymorphed into a giant eagle (via a successful deception check), can i polymorph him into a frog instead?
Or would he get a save?
mellored wrote:
Eldrid wrote:
Eldrid wrote:
dtanski wrote:
Alchemist's Supplies
Q902: My Background gives me Alchemists Supplies and proficiency in them. What can I make, and what are the requirements/rules? I'd like to make some items like Smoke Sticks, Acid, something like a flash-bang, etc... with my Shadow Monk. However, there are no rules in the book, and I've not had luck negotiating with my DM. Is there a reference that I could use to help be determine how far I can go using this tool. I don't want to push it, but I want it to be reasonable.
Thanks!
Q903: With the 5e warlock, can they combine invocations with the same spell? I.e...Can my warlock cast Eldritch Blast and combine the invocations Agonizing Blast and Eldritch Spear?
kevmac wrote:
Q904:
The Guild Artisan background lists a table of roughly 20 different guild businesses, the equipment section lists 17 different types of artisan's tools, ... so:
Armorer's would use Smith's tools?
Shipwrights, wagon-makers and wheelwrights would use Carpenter's tools and/or Woodcarver's tools?
Sailmakers would use Weaver's tools?
A904:
Yes to armorer's using smith's tools. Potentially leatherworking tools too.
I'd say carpenter's tools for sure in regards to shipwright's, and wheel- or wainwrights.
Sailmakers using weaver's tools seems appropriate since there are no tailor's tools to be had.
TheLastDunedain wrote:
TheLastDunedain wrote:
Arog wrote:
Q906 - If I use animal friendship and take that animal companion into combat with me. Can my character use my character's action to attack a target and then my character's companion use their action to attack a target as well? Or do I need to use my action to issue commands to my companion?
Thanks in advance
cjblaney0 wrote:
Q907 May the Wizard class partially prepare spells and finish preparing them later on in the day?
Quote from the book:
"You can change your list of prepared spells when you finish a long rest. Preparing a new list of wizard spells requires time spent studying your spellbook and memorizing the incantations and gestures you must make to cast the spell: at least 1 minute per spell level for each spell on your list."
Thanks!
Rising_Storm wrote:
Q#908, W a r d in g B o n d, if i touch someone that person get the benfits and i get the penalties, what if i had a familar and i used it to touch myself? would i gain the benefits and then the familar would then get the penalties or would i get both the penalties and benefits? [or could this be done? shh be quiet if no]
Q909: Guidance, can it be used for Initiative and Saves?
2ndhandmage wrote:
celtwarrior wrote:
Q910: If I have a Wizard/Sorcerer character are his Sorcery Points only useable on Sorcerer Spells or can he use them on Wizards as well?
2ndhandmage wrote:
Q911, Halfling Nimbleness: You can move through the space of any creature that is of a size larger than yours,
[see text from PHB below], does this mean 1] the halfling does not have difficult terrain, 2] can end turn in supported ally space?
M o v i n g A r o u n d O t h e r
C r e a t u r e s
You can move through a nonhostile creature’s space.
In contrast, you can move through a hostile creature's
space only if the creature is at least two sizes larger or
smaller than you. Remember that another creature’s
space is difficult terrain for you.
celtwarrior wrote:
Rising_Storm wrote:
celtwarrior wrote:
Q912:
How does the roper work? Does it make 4 individual attacks and each attack makes a bite after it grapples the PC? Or does it make the 4 tendril attacks and only one bite?
The_Dreadlord wrote:
Q913: Can an incapacitated creature still move? The condition description just says you can't take actions or reactions, but moving your speed isn't considered either of those in this edition. Also, the Stunned condition explicitly states that you are incapacitated and you can't move, which implies that if you are only incapacitated rather than stunned, you can still move.
pukunui wrote:
mellored wrote:
Q914 on pg 93 of the PHB it says a Beast Master ranger can use its action to verbally command the pet to take a list of actions (Including attack). My question is if you tell it to attack as your action, will it continue attacking on subsequent turns or do you have to keep using your action to tell it to attack every turn?
slumgum wrote:
Question 915: If I have a minus strength modifier, how much damage do I do with my unarmed attacks? Is it always at least 1?
A915: there is no rule that I have been able to find which creates a minimum of 1 damage from an attack, so it seems that a character with a negative Strength modifier would normally do 0 damage with an unarmed attack.
AaronOfBarbaria wrote:
mellored wrote:
Novacat wrote:
Lord_Kyrion wrote:
Novacat wrote:
celtwarrior wrote:
Q917, shield as a melee attack, is there any official rules about using a shield as a melee attack? i assume i can use it as an improvised weapon, but a few creatures from the MM have an official sheild attack:
hobgoblin warlard, shield bash 1d6+str
lizardfolk, spiked shield 1d6+str
gladiator, shield bash 2d4+str
my main goal is for the use of the the 3rd level Eldritch Knight weapon bond, can i bond with a shield? if i take the gladiator background can i shield bash? if i get spiked shield from a lizardfolk can i use it?
celtwarrior wrote:
Q918: If you cast a negative spell (debuff) upon a druid in beast form will its effect vanish when he switches to his humanoid form?
(Im especially interested in the "slam" attack from the Golem [Monster Manual P. 168])
XarX wrote:
mellored wrote:
Coredump00 wrote:
Bloodscythe wrote:
Novacat wrote:
Bloodscythe wrote:
mellored wrote:
Bloodscythe wrote:
B) Halve the damage to 3.5 then round down, reduce the damage dealt by 3, and deal 4 damage to the target?
XarX wrote:
We played D&D5e for the first time the other day. Had an amazing time, but we did just have a few questions we couldn't interpret from the D&D5e basic rules.
Q920: If one member surprises a group of enemies, are they all surprised and do they all lose their initial turn? For instance, we were playing the other day, and we'd have our rogue constantly try and sneak into an area while everyone else waited around a corner, the rogue would then backstab someone in attempts to surprise them all.
Also, if the rogue fails to hit with the backstab, are all the enemies still surprised regardless?
Q921: How do Spell attack hits work? Ray of Frost, for instance, says "make a ranged spell attack against the target" which is a [d20+ability modifier + proficiency bonus]. Is this being rolled against the target's AC?
Thanks in advance,
Colin
cjblaney0 wrote:
If i polymorph a high HP creature (terrasque), into a low HP creatuere (sheep).
And then hit it with disintigrate, what happens?
How about power word kill?
mellored wrote:
Bloodscythe wrote:
mellored wrote:
Q922: How do you calculate spell damage? Do you add any modifiers? I played my first game of 5th ed this last weekend and the DM said that you don't add any modifiers to cantrips. When I went looking for the rule I couldn't find where it said this anywhere except that under spell damage it said that if there are modifiers it would say in the spell description. Only I don't see any spells that indicate you would add an ability modifier or any modifiers for that matter to the damage. What about cleric healing spells, no modifiers to those either?
Rick2525 wrote:
How much damage does a falling whale do?
mellored wrote:
Q923 (I think): Is the War Caster Feat "Speell Attack of Oportunity" attack roll done with disadvantage? or is it rolled normally? and why? Thanks for your answer
Esper88 wrote:
TheLastDunedain wrote:
TheLastDunedain wrote:
mellored wrote:
Q925: How do you stop scrying in D&D 5E ?
Arconus wrote:
Thank you Mellored !
I think I understand Extra Attacks is this right?
A level 20 fighter will have 4 attacks that happen in one Attack Action.
I can do 4 melee attacks in the one action. If I am using 2 one handed melee weapons I can add my 1 Bonus Action to hit one time with the second weapon.
5 attacks total
A level 20 fighter will have 4 attacks that happen in one Attack Action and using the Action Surge feature.
I can do 4 melee attacks in the first action. Than make a 4 melee attacks in the second action. If I am using 2 one handed weapons I can add my 1 Bonus Action to hit one time with the second weapon.
9 attacks total
A level 20 fighter will have 4 attacks that happen in one Attack Action. (Action Surge feature)
I can do 1 ranged attacks in the one action. (The Loading property says that only one piece of ammunition from it when you use an action, regardless of the number of attacks you can make.) It is based on the number or Action not attacks in one Action. If you tryed to load it the second time it would than fall into the Action of Use an Object because you are doing more than the one free item that you can interact with during an action. Action Surge feature would add 1 attack.
1 attack total (2 attack total with Action Surge feature)
A level 20 fighter will have 4 attacks that happen in one Attack Action and having the Crossbow Expert Feat. (Action Surge feature)
I can do 4 ranged attacks with a crossbow in the one action. (no Loading property.) Action Surge feature would add 4 attack. No Bonus Action because it is two-handed.
4 attack total (8 attack total with Action Surge feature)
To get multi attacks with a bow you have to use Swift Quiver spell.
mellored wrote:
Dracos6979 wrote:
Q926 Heat metal spell
If targeting plate armor does the the Con saving throw auto fail since the armor cannot be dropped?
"Choose a manufactured metal object, such as a metal weapon or a suit of heavy or medium metal armor, that you can see within range. You cause the object to glow red-hot. Any creature in physical contact with the object takes 2d8 fire damage when you cast the spell. Until the spell ends, you can use a bonus action on each of your subsequent turns to cause this damage again.
If a creature is holding or wearing the object and takes the damage from it, the creature must succeed on a Constitution saving throw or drop the object if it can. If it doesn’t drop the object, it has disadvantage on attack rolls and ability checks until the start of your next turn."
WastingX wrote:
Q18 We are in a discussion about the cleric. One of the players reads the magic section and concludes that the cleric is like the sorcerer where he can cast any of the prepared spells multiple times. the wording in my opinion is really quite vague. The question is does the cleric have same type of spell casting abilities as the sorcerer? In my opinion no but lets get this straight so there are no later issues.
q927, my apologies for putting the wrong number.
We are in a discussion about the cleric. One of the players reads the magic section and concludes that the cleric is like the sorcerer where he can cast any of the prepared spells multiple times. the wording in my opinion is really quite vague. The question is does the cleric have same type of spell casting abilities as the sorcerer? In my opinion no but lets get this straight so there are no later issues. It seems to me that the cleric has to pick spells in advance and use them and not like the sorcerer
outrider11us wrote:
Q928 A half-orc Barbarian has Relentless Endurance (When you are reduced to 0 hit points but not killed outright, you can drop to 1 hit point instead) and Relentless Rage (Your rage can keep you fighting despite grievous wounds. If you drop to 0 hit points while you're raging and don't die outright, you can make a DC 10 Consitution Saving Throw, if you succeed, you drop to 1 hit point instead).
My question is, can I attempt the DC check with Relentless Rage and then wait to see if it fails, and if it does use the half-orc Relentless Endurance (which has no check?).
slumgum wrote:
Q929 Is there penalty for making ranged attacks into melee?
mandos13 wrote:
mandos13 wrote:
mandos13 wrote:
Can you only dual wield light weaopns or can you have a longsword in the main hand and a battleaxe in the off hand?
ifcadet2006 wrote:
Q931, witch bolt with fighter action surge, the spell witch bolt states "On a hit, the target takes 1d12 lightning damage, and on each of your turns for the duration, you can use your action to deal 1d12 lightning damage to the target automatically. The spell ends if you use your action to do anything else." which of the two outcomes are correct when casting witch bolt in combination with fighter action surge: #1] two 1d12 damage dice or #2] one 1d12 damage dice and the fighter can take an other action without canceling the spell?
celtwarrior wrote:
Disclaimer: How I state the question(s) is not simple (I apologize for that). I posted here, because the answer can be simple, but I will appreciate any futher details if someone could spare the time to write a response.
Q932 There are 3 iterations of Evasion in the 5e PHB under Monk, Ranger, and Rogue. Can anyone confirm the "certain area effects" that triggers it? Details below.
The Monk description for Evasion is as follows:
At 7th level, your instinctive agility lets you dodge out of the way of certain area effects, such as a blue dragon’s lightning breath or a fireball spell. When you are subjected to an effect that allows you to make a Dexterity saving throw to take only half damage, you instead take no damage if you succeed on the saving throw, and only half damage if you fail.
*words written in bold for emphasis
The descriptions under the other two classes are roughly the same, but with a red dragon's fire breath, lightning bolt and ice storm spells used as examples for area effects.
Would these include triggered traps (eg. arrow traps, boulder chutes) or explosions and such outside of combat (eg. experiment gone horribly wrong or logs being rolled towards adventurers)?
I know that this will go beyond asking a simple question, but I would also like to know if the second half of the description "When you are subjected to an effect that allows you to make a Dexterity saving throw to take only half damage, you instead take no damage if you succeed on the saving throw, and only half damage if you fail." includes unusual attacks such as Blade Barrier, Chain Lightning, Disintegrate, or the like? I've read before in the 3.5 SRD that Evasion used to include attacks like these.
SRD readings for reference:
From Rogue Page:
Evasion (Ex): At 2nd level and higher, a rogue can avoid even magical and unusual attacks with great agility. If she makes a successful Reflex saving throw against an attack that normally deals half damage on a successful save, she instead takes no damage. Evasion can be used only if the rogue is wearing light armor or no armor. A helpless rogue does not gain the benefit of evasion.
Improved Evasion (Ex):This ability works like evasion, except that while the rogue still takes no damage on a successful Reflex saving throw against attacks henceforth she henceforth takes only half damage on a failed save. A helpless rogue does not gain the benefit of improved evasion.
From Evasion and Improved Evasion Page:
Evasion
These extraordinary abilities allow the target of an area attack to leap or twist out of the way. Rogues and monks have evasion and improved evasion as class features, but certain other creatures have these abilities, too.
If subjected to an attack that allows a Reflex save for half damage, a character with evasion takes no damage on a successful save.
As with a Reflex save for any creature, a character must have room to move in order to evade. A bound character or one squeezing through an area cannot use evasion.
As with a Reflex save for any creature, evasion is a reflexive ability. The character need not know that the attack is coming to use evasion.
Rogues and monks cannot use evasion in medium or heavy armor. Some creatures with the evasion ability as an innate quality do not have this limitation.
And we have this from the 4th ed PHB.
Evasion is a paragon tier feat available to characters level 11 or above, with Dexterity scores of 15 or above.
A character with the Evasion feat takes no damage from area and close attacks that check against the character's AC or Reflex defense and miss, even if the attack normally deals damage on a miss.
Again, I apologize for how I stated the question. And thank you taking the time to read and/or respond to my query.
GornTheBeardless wrote:
Q933 If a Fighter or a Ranger does not have Two Weapon Fighting, but has the Dual Wielder feat, does he get the benefit from Two Weapon Fighting, or are his attack rolls with the non-light offhand weapon done without the character's proficiency bonus?
Edit for clarification:
Two Weapon Fighting allows one to add his proficiency and ability bonuses to the attack roll and the ability bonus to the damage roll, if both weapons are light. The bonus action attack with the offhand does not occur if the main weapon is medium.
If a character has Dual Wielder, BUT NOT Two Weapon Fighting, does that mean that he can attack with medium weapons in both hands, but cannot add his bonuses to either attack and damage rolls, or does Dual Wielder give him Two Weapon Fighting?
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In acknowledgement to SilentSin's response to my earlier question.
Thanks for the clarifying. I was just thinking that it was too strong a feature when compared to the other two options for the Ranger's Superior Hunter's Defense, as it is clear that the other two are only useable in combat situations and require a reaction to occur, wheares Evasion is a passive ability that can potentially deal with traps such as said boulder chutes or possibly swinging logs (I realized that arrow traps were Dex Save DC for all or nothing; see Cordon of Arrows 2nd level Ranger Spell).
As for the aforementioned spells, I was wondering about them because they are all non-AOE triggers for dex saves, compared to spells like Fireball or unusual attacks such as a Dragon's Breath that fit the descriptions of being "certain area effects". As for the spells I mentioned in the earlier post:
1. Blade Barrier - Dex save triggered on willingly entering the spell's threat zone.
2. Chain Lightning - Dex save is single target, but later splits into more single target saves after initial strike.
3. Disintegrate - Dex save is also single target, but has a fixed number to be added to the damage roll.
All of which are 6th level spells, that can possibly be nullified with a feature that can be gained as early as level 7. Hence, why I was wondering if my reading of the feature was too OP.
In any case, thank you for your response, SilentSin. I apologize again for talking too much. I just want to be reassured that I'm really playing by the rules. Newbie DND player and all.
GornTheBeardless wrote:
Q934:
Is there a maximum AC under 5th edition rules? Or is it only limited by the AC bonuses the players can acquire? (E.g. Might AC max out for PCs at 20? Or if, hypothetically speaking, a PC had an AC of 19 and then used a shield (+2 to AC), would that give her an AC of 21?)
MostlyDND wrote:
ObscureInfo wrote:
Q936 Does the half-elf retain reistances of the elf? Specifically, is an half-elf immune to a ghoul's paralysis effect?
GornTheBeardless wrote:
OnanTheBarbarian wrote:
mellored wrote:
paulstrait wrote:
OnanTheBarbarian wrote:
Q937 Is a melee attack considered a strength check? The barbarian rage ability says while raging all strength checks and strength saves are made with advantage.
A937: No.
There are Ability Checks, Attack Rolls, and Saving Throws - and those 3 types of rolls are mutually exclusive of each other.
If I'm using Two Weapon Fighting as a fighter. The book says that the off hand attack is a bonus action, when I looked at definition of a bonus action it said I needed the skill to use the bonus action. When I looked at the fighter section it said nothing about bonus action, simply just talked about how I can use two weapons. So I'm guessing that I just get to strike with both weapons because I chose that fighting style? Also, do I need to make a separate attack roll for the off-hand weapon or can I just roll once and have it count towards both weapons?
ifcadet2006 wrote:
TheLastDunedain wrote:
Novacat wrote:
TheLastDunedain wrote:
Q941: For the bonus action on Polearm Master to do an additional 1d4 damage, do I need to roll a d20 again to see if I hit, and does my ability modifier+proficiency bonus add to that d20? Also, if I do hit, do I add my ability modifier to the damage roll?
Here's the description of Polearm Master:
Polearm Master: You can keep your enemies at bay with reach weapons. You gain the following benefits:
- When you take the Attack action and attack with only a glaive, halberd or quarterstaff, you can use a bonus action to make a melee attack with the opposite end of the weapon. The weapon's damage die for this attack is 1d4, and the attack deals bludgeoning damage.
-While you are wielding a glaive, halberd, pike, or quarterstaff, other creatures provoke an opportunity attack from when when they enter your reach.
Thanks in advance,
Colin
cjblaney0 wrote:
mellored wrote:
Q942: An arrow fired from a magic bow is still considered a magic arrow for Damage Reduction purpose?
Ziolupo wrote:
Ziolupo wrote:
Q943 How are the actions of mounts determined? The PHB has very little information on this. If you direct the animal's actions, does that take up your action as well? Or does the mount also get a full set of actions (i.e. Move+Action)?
To better illustrate,
My fighter is mounted. He's facing a troll. He decides to use teh horse's move and action to Disengage to avoid an OA. The fighter then moves into attack range and uses his own Action to attack the troll before continuing the horse's disengage action.
Horse: Move+Action
Fighter: Action+Move(command the horse?)
A943 -- You have two options, control the mount or let it act indepedently. Supposing you are controlling it, its initiative matches yours, it moves as you direct it, and it can only take three actions: Dash, Disengage, or Dodge (and can also move).
To better illustrate,
My fighter is mounted. He's facing a troll. He decides to use teh horse's move and action to Disengage to avoid an OA. The fighter then moves into attack range and uses his own Action to attack the troll before continuing the horse's disengage action.
Horse: Move+Action
Fighter: Action+Move(command the horse?)
Q944
Any conjure spells, like Conjure Animals: Do the summoned creatures attack that turn or the following turn?
-JPDG
JPDG wrote:
paulstrait wrote:
paulstrait wrote:
Rising_Storm wrote:
E-Tallitnics wrote:
JPDG wrote:
Q945. Disguising yourself. I assume you roll a Charisma: Deception check (+2 w/Kit) but is this opposed by Wisdom: Perception or Wisdom: Insight?
drizzt420 wrote:
R945: Disguising yourself requires an Intelligence: Disquise Kit check. Passing yourself off in the disguise would be a Charisma: Deception check (possibly with advantage, depending on the quality of the disguise). The DC for these checks is not stated, but Wisdom: Insight would be a good choice for an opposing roll.
Spacewit wrote:
drizzt420 wrote:
Q946 If a lvl. 5 PC has extra attack and utilizes two-weapon fighting do they then get three attacks? (assuming they have a bonus action to use)
Q:947 Multiclassing Proficiency. Do you gain the Saving Throw Proficiency from the new class when Multiclassing?
drizzt420 wrote:
drizzt420 wrote:
strider13x wrote:
drizzt420 wrote:
JPDG wrote:
SilentSin wrote:
jonathonhawke wrote:
paulstrait wrote:
paulstrait wrote:
TheLastDunedain wrote:
Q949 The mirror image spell says duration 1 minute but the description says "the spell ends when all three duplicates are destroyed." Could a wizard cast the spell and have it active at all times as long as the duplicates were not destroyed...say in a town, or at home during down time? (No concentration and all...)
drizzt420 wrote:
Q950: Are there any rules for fighting in water?
I'm designing an encounter where the PCs are forced into a river and have to fight a crocodile and I'm wondering how I should handle it. Disadvantage on all attacks? Except for piercing weapons? What about spells? Should the PCs have a penalty to AC or give advantage to the crocodile as well?
SilentSin wrote:
SilentSin wrote:
pukunui wrote:
If I am a 3 warlock and 3 Paladin and I take Pact of the Tome (to get Shillelagh and use Charisma for attack and damage) and Oath of Devotion will I be able to cast "Sacred Weapon" on my Shillelagh and apply my Charisma bonus twice (once from Shillelagh spell description and once again from Channel Divinity- Sacred Weapon) to hit? I lean towards yes.
dtanski wrote:
Healing & Death
Am i correct in assuming there is no negative hit point counter, when a player reaches zero they start making death saves instead, any additional damage causes a death save failure (criticals = 2) but there is no actual negative counter, so the person stays at 0 and any healing takes them to 0 + healing result ?
Kaine99 wrote:
Q 952 - There are several Warlock invocations that allow you to cast a specific spell at will, without expending a spell slot. Does this spell have to be one of your known spells?
A 952: No, and in most cases it can't be because the spell in question isn't on the warlock spell list.
Q953 - The Shield Master feat says "If you take the Attack action on your turn, you can use a bonus action..." Does the sequence of events have to be Attack action then bonus action, or can a player state "I take an Attack action to do X but before I execute my Attack action I use my bonus action to shove a creature within 5 feet of me with my shield"?
A953: You can take your bonus action whenever you want, even before the action that enables you to take that particular bonus action - except in the case where the timing of the bonus action is specified (see flurry of blows and it's use of the phrase "immediately after")
guachi wrote:
Thanks to both of you. I've now had three different people all say the same thing - that timing doesn't matter on Shield Bash. I am of the same opinion as OoftaMeg that you have to take the dependent action or you take no action or bonus action at all.
I haven't played D&D in forever, so looking at the books and paying through character concepts is helping me learn the rules. Decided to try and make a defensive sword and shield fighter after seeing lots of posts going on about GWF and Polearm mastery being great and Champion being boring and fighters in 5e just not having cool stuff to do. So I theorycrafted a Champion Fighter taking either Duelist or Protection and taking Shield Master and Sentinel using either the variant human or taking both with first two feats. Someone online suggested taking 1 level of Rogue for Expertise in Athletics to power the Shield Master.
By level 7 at the latest (if you don't take variant Human) you could, on an enemy attacking an ally, Shield Bash prone at +9 check, Sneak attack with a rapier for 1d8+1d6+5, non-sneak attack for 1d8+5, reaction (from Sentinel) for 1d8+5. If Shield Bash is successful, all attacks are at advantage with a 20% crit chance as a Champion. This seemed cool. Oh... and if no one is around you can self-power the sneak attack by knocking prone to attack at advantage. No Sentinel reaction, of course.
I went to my first D&D Expeditions on Saturday. The Barbarian, as it turns out, had Shield Mastery and would knock opponents prone. The DM ruled that the bonus action had to happen AFTER the Attack action. The DM also ruled I couldn't say "I Ready my attack and will attack the Barbarian's target after he uses his Shield Mastery shove (regardless of whether it succeeds or not". He said that Ready didn't exist in 5th edition.
guachi wrote:
guachi wrote:
Q954
I’m looking for some guidance and searching these forums have not resulted in a rules question(s) I’m trying to get clarification on:
Fuzzyhammer wrote:
A 2nd level monk with a 14 strength and a 10 foot running start can jump up to 28 feet. If someone cast a jump spell on him, would he travel 3x times 28 feet (84 feet) or just 3 times the base of 14 feet (42 feet)?
davorious wrote:
Q954: Say I cast Searing Smite. It's a bonus action, no question there. I have 2 attacks. On the first, I hit. I add the fire damage in, no problem. Here's the question. In the duration, Searing Smite says "Concentration, Up to 1 minute." But in the description, it says "On your next melee hit..." Does this mean that my second attack, if I hit, I cannot add the fire damage because the spell ended, or do I get to keep adding the fire damage each time I hit until the spell ends or my concentration does?
A954: The second hit doesn't have the benefit of the spell because the spell has, as its description indicates, ended on the first hit.
AaronOfBarbaria wrote:
guachi wrote:
Quick question on Mirage Arcane (7th level spell): Since the tactile effect stays in place even if the illusionary nature is dicovered, can impregnable structures be built (outside of dispelling)? i.e. I build a high walled castle and rest safely for a week? Thanks
I can understand the desire to use natural English. But using different words to describe the same concept is counterproductive. If the Smite spells are all the same in their implementation, just use the same word. The context is all the same. In fact the other words are mostly the same. It's total templating. "The next time you hit a creature with a melee weapon attack during the spell's duration", "the first time you hit with a weapon attack during the spell's duration", "the next time you hit with a melee weapon attack during this spell's duration", "the next time you hit a creature with a weapon attack before the spell ends", "the next time you hit a creature with a melee weapon attack during this spell's duration", "the next time you ht a creature with a melee weapon attack during this spell's duration", "the next time you hit a creature with a weapon attack before this spell ends".
That's the starting text for all the Smites. Notice how template-like the text looks. Having some word differences matter and not others is confusing and unnecesary. Notice some specify a melee weapon and others carefully don't. Some specify you must hit a creature and others don't. That's completely deliberate.But the differences between "first time" and "next time" is meaningless as is the difference between "during this spell's duration" and "before the spell ends".
Many spells have flavor text as the first sentence. Smites don't. The first sentence on all of them is just a timing rule. Except one uses "first" not "next". It's not a big deal. But when they carefully differentiate between hitting a creature and just hitting and melee attack and weapon attack, it's not unreasonable to believe there is a difference between "first" and "next". I mean, there's a technical difference between a check, a roll, and a throw. They (almost) all have proficiency bonuses, they are all modified by abilities, but not everything that's modified by an ability is an ability check. It might be a throw or a roll.
newnewguymatt wrote:
guachi wrote:
Q956
Can certain spells with Concentration be cast Instantaneously? For instance, Gust of Wind can be used with Concentration. Can a caster use it for 1 action and have it count as instantaneous?
JPDG wrote:
Q957
Can Druids Wildshape into Swarms?
JPDG wrote:
Novacat wrote:
Novacat wrote:
Q958
Can Druids use Studded Leather armor? Even though it has metal in it?
A958: Ask your DM.
If by "high walled castle" you mean "castle-like thing without any sort of internals, just a giant block of "stone" with parapets", then yes, I don't see why not.
As a 7th level spell it gets compared to things like teleport and simulacrum. Resting safely for a week is basically a cantrip compared to the **** you can pull with those spells.
I need some clarification please. I tried to read through a bunch of the topics but couldn't seem to find any for sure answers. Thanks in advance!
Q959: Does the Savage Attacker Feat apply to all the dice rolled (for example: weapon plus sneak or divine smite) or just the weapon itself?
Q960: As a paladin, if you have two attacks and you hit with both attacks can you use divine smite on both hits (expending 2 spell slots)?
Q961: For all of the paladin smite *spells* (not divine smite), they last for a minute as long as you have your concentration so each time you hit with one of them active you do the additional damage or do they end when you hit a creature and you only get the damage bonus once? It seems to me they would last a minute and you would get the addition damage each time you hit because most of them say the effect (such as being blinded from Blinding Smite) lasts until the spell ends so it wouldn't make much sense to hit, then have the effect end right away bc the spell ends but I'm far from certain either way!
A959: No. The Savage Attacker feat specifies weapon dice.
A960: Yes. Divine Smite does not use an action.
KeepTheEdge wrote:
A mounted paladin can use the feature Relentless Avenger?
The spell Find Steed says:
"Your steed serves you as a mount, both in combat and
out, and you have an instinctive bond with it that allows
you to fight as a seamless unit."
Crax_Override wrote:
Q963: Do you take disadvantage on ability checks, saving throws or Str & Dex attack rolls when you use an Animated Shield without proficiency in shields? As long as you're attuned to it and you have it activated, you don't need your hands (and presumably any skill) to benefit from its protection without taking a penalty.
Ctenophore718 wrote:
Ctenophore718 wrote:
Q964: if you use the sleep spell on a group of mixed characters that includes elves and half elves, the elves in quetion are immune to the spell. Will the spell spell still use up Hitdice trying to effect them? IE you cast sleep, the total of the Roll = 18. You have 18 HP to spend from the lowest to the highest. The elves in question are at 3 HP & 5 HP. Yes they are immune to the effect but will the spell still use up 8 hp on them or will it ignore them and go to the non elves?
Q965 if you cast a spell that requites concentration, lets say web. Can you hold concentration on web while casting magic missle at the people in the web? the PHB wording leads me to think you can cast as many spells as you want as long as they do not also require concentration.
The following factors can break concentration:
• Casting another spell that requires concentration.You lose concentration on a spell if you cast another spell that requires concentration. You can’t concentrate on two spells at once.
A964: There is nothing in the rules which specifies one way or the other, so ask your DM - as a DM I'd rule that immunity to sleep means your HP are effecitvely infinite in regards to how the spell works, thus it would simply affect whoever it could and have no chance of affecting you.
A965: Yes.
Q966
Can players move in stealth at full speed?
A966: That is highly circumstantial, and depends on the definition you are using for "full speed." As your DM - the stealth rules are intentionally left open to interpretation, since the DM would have to be the arbitrator of their application anyway.
Reach weapons have disadvantage on attack rolls agains a prone target if not adjacent?
Don't make sense to me, reach weapons are melee weapons.
Crax_Override wrote:
Q967
erdana, arial, sans-serif; color:rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size:small">This situation came up during last night's session. Amongst other things the party is facing a wizard, as events transpire my wizard finds herself face to face with the evil wizard and casts Shocking Grasp. The evil wizard attempted to use Shield as a reaction. Does the no reaction part of Shocking Grasp prevent the use of Shield, or can you use Shield to prevent the hit and therefore prevent the no reactions from Shocking Grasp? The key part of this is Shocking Grasp says 'On a hit' and Shield says 'when you are hit'. I think by RAW that Shocking Grasp prevents Shield, but by RAI Shield can make Shocking Grasp miss. erdana, arial, sans-serif; color:rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size:small">Thanks erdana, arial, sans-serif; color:rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size:small">SHOCKING GRASP Evocation cantrip Casting Time: 1 action Range: Touch Components: V, S Duration: Instantaneous Lightning springs from your hand to deliver a shock to a creature you try to touch. Make a melee spell attack against the target. You have advantage on the attack roll if the target is wearing armour made of metal. On a hit, the target takes 1d8 lightning damage, and it can’t take reactions until the start of its next turn. The spell’s damage increases by 1d8 when you reach 5th level (2d8), 11th level (3d8), and 17th level (4d8). erdana, arial, sans-serif; color:rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size:small">SHIELD 1st-level abjuration Casting Time: 1 reaction, which you take when you are hit by an attack or targeted by the magic missile spell Range: Self Components: V, S Duration: 1 round An invisible barrier of magical force appears and protects you. Until the start of your next turn, you have a +5 bonus to AC, including against the triggering attack, and you take no damage from magic missile.BigBlueBear wrote:
(Q963) Does "Natural Armor" count as "Armor" in case of applying features?
XarX wrote:
Q969
Do Backgrounds (character creation) give additional skill proficiencies to those chosen within the options of a character class (e.g. Rogue, pick 4, then add the two from the background), or do they prescribe which among the character-class skill proficiencies may be chosen (e.g. Rogue, pick 4, ensuring that 2 of those are the ones detailed in the chosen background)?
I'm pretty certain the RAW on PHB p125 strongly indicate (if not decisively point to) the former option, but I would just like to be sure. Thanks in advance!
MostlyDND wrote:
BigBlueBear wrote:
Q970: Can you "choose" between natural armor and unarmored defense, or does natural armor makes you "wear armor"?
XarX wrote:
JPDG wrote:
Q971:
Proficiency Bonus rules on PHB173-174 state [o]ccasionally, your proficiency bonus might be multiplied or divided (doubled or halved, for example) before you apply it. Coupled with the rest of the text, I get the impression that, for rules purposes, 2x, 1x, and 1/2x proficiency are all functionally equivalent for any rule that says "when you add your proficiency bonus". So if you are adding 2x proficiency bonus you get the same benefits (or penalties) as you would if you only adding 1x proficiency bonus. That is, Reliable Talent works whether you are adding 2x bonus or 1x bonus.
The implication of the text on P174 By the same token, if a feature or effect allows you to multiply your proficiency bonus when making an ability check that wouldn't normall benefit from your proficiency bonus, you still don't add the bonus to the check. is that if you are adding a 0 proficiency you don't get any benefits that require you to be adding your proficiency. Your proficiency bonus has to be >0 to get any benefits that accrue for "adding your proficiency bonus." It's not outright stated, but it's a reasonable inference.
The question I have, do you get the benefits of "adding your proficiency bonus" if you are adding 1/2 your bonus? Specifically, does Jack-of-All-Trades work with Reliable Talent and allow me to roll a minimum of 10 in all 18 skills? Initially I would have said no, but after reading the text on 173-174 I'd say yes. 1/2x, 1x, and 2x bonus are all lumped together under one set of rules. 0x is in another set.
A971: I believe that Reliable Talent and Jack-of-All-Trades never apply to the same checks.
Basically, I think you follow this procedure:
- Is proficiency bonus to be added to the check? (yes or no)
- If yes: Reliable Talent functions. If no: Jack-of-all-Trades functions.
Interpreting otherwise requires a simultaneous state of proficiency bonus not applying (so that you can add half proficiency bonus) and applying (so you can treate a roll of 9 or less as a roll of 10).
Edit to Add: Think of the abilities as checking to see whether the dot next to the skill is checked or not, rather than checking to see whether a number is being added to the roll total or not.
AaronOfBarbaria wrote:
guachi wrote:
BigBlueBear wrote:
Quick questions regarding the Warlock "Repelling Blast" invocation. Just want to verify, is there any save or contest with the pushback? What if you push someone over a cliff?
Armoured_Priest wrote:
Q972:
Some templates don't seem to change the creature type. So are you able to summon creatures with templates? For example, could I use Conjure Animals to summon half-dragon wolves? It does seem like it would change the CR so, you'd have to summon less of them or use a higher spell slot.
Q973
Is it possible to make a critical hit or even a sneak attack to gargaduan targets/undead/construct/incorporeal/oozes ?
Q974
If a fighter with 3 extra attacks has the haste spell on him and use the Action surge feature will he have 9 hits for an attack action!? 3 hits for the first attack action + 3 hits for the extra action from the action surge + 3 hits for the extra action (one weapon attack= 3 hits). Am i missing something here?
mandos13 wrote:
ChDmGr wrote:
ChDmGr wrote:
mandos13 wrote:
AaronOfBarbaria wrote:
megalobrainiac wrote:
SilentSin wrote:
#853 A raging barbarian gains advantage on strength checks. Does this mean for attack rolls too...?
cpouliot75 wrote:
Super, thanks Novacat!
mandos13 wrote:
cpouliot75,
Your question is, probably, the most easy one to confuse. Despite all the talk of the creators of 5e about "natural language" they don't do a good job distinguishing when they are and aren't. Perhaps if all rules terminology was italicized or something it would be more helpful. Or if the PHB. Calling what you do when you roll a die a "check" or a "roll" or a "throw" is just unnecssarily confusing. I can see, for historical reasons, keeping the term "saving throw". I have no idea why you'd invent such a generic term as "ability check" though. At least "attack roll" implies you are attacking and "saving throw" implies you are saving from some effect but "ability check" is just confusing as attack rolls, saving throws, and ability checks all use a relevant ability score to modify the roll.
Attack rolls, saving throws, and abiliity checks are mentioned on page 7 of the PHB in the introduction and not defined at all. It's just ludicrous
guachi wrote:
The terms ability check and attack roll don't appear, as far as I can determine, anywhere in the 1e DMG or PHB. They might, but there is no index and I couldn't find it in the sections I looked in. The combat section, for instance, does not seem to contain the term attack roll.
The term ability check is defined at the beginning of the 2e PHB but, according to the glossary, the only other time they use it in the PHB or DMG is as a substitute for a saving throw. And in both cases the text is identical. Nowhere in the PHB does the term otherwise appear. The place you might think to see it, the proficiency section, does not contain the phrase ability check.
My Mentzer Basic set doesn't contain the terms ability check or attack roll, either. The closest is the term hit roll on p51 of the PHB.
My Moldvay Basic set also doesn't contain the terms ability check or attack roll.
Every edition does, however, contain the term saving throw over and over and over.
If you want to claim all these editions have the terms ability check and attack roll, you are welcome to point to a page. I haven't read some of my books in years.
guachi wrote:
Q 975
If a character is attuned to both the Ring of Protection and the Staff of Defense would they recieve a +2 bonus to Armor Class?
Ring of Protection: from Lost Mines of Phandelver, While wearing and attuned to this ring you hav a +1 bonus to your Armor Class ...
Staff of Defense: from Lost Mines of Phandelver, While holding and attuned you have a +1 bonus to your Armor Class.
Based on 3.5 AC would be derived from primarily once source, but there was a bunch of different AC modifiers. I have not seen any text in the DM Guide PDF or the adventure book indicating that AC bonus would be from only one source.
Thank you.
A975: Yes they should stack
Q976: Can you copy a spell into your spellbook from a scroll? If yes, does that use up the scroll? The text in the spellbook sidebar just says "If you find a spell ...". It doesn't say it has to be in someone else's spellbook, but the text for spell scrolls doesn't clarify.
A976: According to page 60 of the basic DM PDF, version 0.3, "A wizard spell on a spell scroll can be copied just as spells in spellbooks can be copied. When a spell is copied from a spell scroll, the copier must succeed on an Intelligence (Arcana) check with a DC equal to 10 + the spell's level. If the check succeeds, the spell is successfully copied. Whether the check succeeds or fails, the spell scroll is destroyed."
Q977
If you attack someone from behind while you are invisible and completely quiet. Does the victim use his dexterity bonus to AC?
ChDmGr wrote:
AaronOfBarbaria wrote:
pukunui wrote:
pukunui wrote:
Setting Grease spells on fire is a tried and true D&D trick. Not allowing it in 5e would just be cruel.
R978: Since the Grease spell's description does Not state that the grease can be lit, it cannot.
Unlike the Web spell, that clearly states the damage it does after being lit…
The rules are silent on whether it can be lit. That is different than saying it can't be lit.
Since the rules are silent, the only answer that can be given is "if the DM allows it"
Drunemeton wrote:
I there no Charge in combat this edition?
Evil_Uncle_Tony wrote:
Plaguescarred4 wrote:
guachi wrote:
Drunemeton wrote:
Avross wrote:
I'd perosnally say allow it to do 1d4 of damage in each square it's in for 1 round and the grease then disapates. That way you can choose to let the grease do it's normal thing or get a quick short term damage boost.
Q980: Are there modifiers for smaller creatures to hit larger ones? (and vice-versa)
A980: Not normally.
Plaguescarred4 wrote:
Q981: When firing a normal arrow from a +1 magical bow, is the attack considered to be magical for the purpose of damaging a monster with resistance to normal, nonmagical weapons?
pauldanielj2 wrote:
R981: I did some digging, and the only reference to magic arrows I can find reference to in any of the online PDF is an Arrow of Dragon Slaying (which doesn't even have a description in the online PDFs). So, I would agree with Oofta, since otherwise, the rules would be unfairly biased against archers.
Most of what I've read so far indicate that the intent is that magic items are "rare and wondrous". So you're not going to be able to 'stock up on magic arrows at the next village'. A set of magic arrows would essentially deplete over time while the barbarian can swing that magic greatsword until he's blue in the face.
Q982
Does an ability that pushes a foe away from you need to push it DIRECTLY away from you or away from you at any angle?
Q983
If a target is at an upwards angle to you like standing on a table and you push them back do they go into the air?
Really I just want an Open Hand monk to throw people 15 feet into the air.
Q982: While the rules aren't specific on this matter, (meaning the final judgement is up to your DM), as long as your push is in a straight line, and the target lands further away from you than they started, then you shouldn't have a problem. So if you're the X...and your foe is at position 1 (5 feet away)
1 2
X
...you couldn't push him to position 2 (even though it is 10 feet away...)
Q983: The rules don't specify so again it's up to your DM, but...
If you're looking for cinematic flair, I can't imagine it would be a problem...
If you're looking to add falling damage into it, I know I'd say no.
Nukemouse wrote:
A16: Any light weapon (including a hand crossbow) can be used with Two-weapon fighting. If you take the Dual Wielder feat, you can use any non-two-handed weapon with Two-weapon fighting. This includes net, trident, etc.
A0: I have a list of 20 or so minor Playtest Manual typos. Any idea how to send them along to wizards; or is it appropriate to post them here? Somewhere else?
Q984 Level 20 Moon Druids are able to transform into a beast or elemental as a bonus action an unlimited number of times. Does this indeed enable the druid to enjoy the new "tempory hit points" of a new beast each round?
A984: Yes, but characters of that level often face potent magics which kill you if they reduce you to 0 HP or if you have less than 100 hit points, so there may be times that being in your standard form is a wiser choice.
Drunemeton wrote:
PT_Rocks wrote:
PT_Rocks wrote:
PT_Rocks wrote:
Q985 Conjure Elemental allows for the summoning of elementals of CR values higher than 5, which are the elementals presented in the monster manual. Is it recomended for me to use the guidlines on page 274 of the DMG for stats of those higher CR elementals are is there another recomended way of interpreting Conjure Elemental?
Q986 Can Druids wildshape into those elementals as thier level increases (it was proposed that an 18th level druid should be able to transform into a CR 6 elemental because, following the format of beast shape, their level divided by 3 would now equal a CR 6 elemental...)? Or was it intended for them to be constricted to CR 5 elementals?
Q987 If a Paladin duel wields longswords or something, can he use the smite ability for each and every attack he makes?
Malthirian wrote:
Q988 In the monk class description under Enduring Mountain Defense it says 11th level required and that you can spend 5 ki points, except you can't spend 5 ki points on a spell when you're 11th level. For all the other spells that are cast using ki points that have a minium level requirement you have at least the minimum number of ki points to spend when you get the spell at the minimum level. Enduring Mountain Defense is not consistant with this. Is this a typo?
christheadventurer wrote:
I'm not sure you're understanding my question. If I select Enduring Mountain Defense at 11th level, I won't be able to use it because I can't spend enough ki points according to the chart on spending ki points for spells. Every other Elemental Discipline with a level requirement can be paid for using enough ki points if you select it at the minimum level. Enduring Mountain Defense cannot be paid for if you select it at it's minimum level of 11.
If i have an off hand weapon, can i cast a spell as my action, and use my bonus action to make an attack with the offhand weapon?
Daydreamer80 wrote:
Malthirian wrote:
christheadventurer wrote:
Q989: Harpy's Luring Song ability. In the MM p181 the flavour text suggests that the Harpy's Luring Song ability compels its targets to blunder towards it. However, in the stat block the power states: "If the charmed target is more than 5 feet away from the harpy, the target can take the Dash action on its turn to move towards the harpy by the most direct route." [bolding mine]
there is no other mention of the target having to move. The use of the word can suggests to me that it is an option for the target rather than a requirement, but this seems wrong. There is nothing in the charmed condition or spell that suggests the caster can impose movement on the target. Should can read must?
bille wrote:
Drunemeton wrote:
Q 990 If a character finds a scroll of a spell that does not belong to class is there a way for the charcter to either spend their downdays or pay the cost to learn the spell because on page 203 for example it says scholars/wizards believe magic all magic funtions the same way whether attained through study or is bestowed by a diety so is it so far fetched to have a charcter with some spells from another list if it is taught by a mentor from a school of magic that the spell comes from or learned from a musty tome?
A990: If the spell is not on your class’s spell list, the scroll is unintelligible. (DM Basic Rules pg. 60)
So even if its in the school of magic the charcter has no way of learning it?
Q991 If I have missed what seems as though it should be an easy thing, I appologize but how does a cleric make holy water in 5th edition??
Malthirian wrote:
Thanks Novacat!
Novacat wrote:
Question: Are Ranger Weapons such as Crossbows or Bows that are Magical bypass nonmagic weapon resistance and inmunity even with mundane ammo?
mexrage wrote:
Q992
With a Circle of the Land Arctic Druid gets their appropriate level to cast Cone of Cold without having to prepare it or have it on the spell list, do you cast it at its normal level, or do you cast it as a 9th level druid spell? From what I understand, unless if you put the spell into a higher level list, it would cast at its normal level. I just wanted to double check.
P.S. I am new to the game, this is the first edition I am diving into. Getting as much knowledge as I can before I create, thanks in advanced!!
Ignoramous wrote:
You retain the benefit of any features from your class, race, or other source and can use them if the new form is physically capable of doing so. However, you can't use any of your special senses, such as darkvision, unless your new form also has that sense."
Q994 -- When you're swallowed, does the creature have the same armor class on the inside that it did on the outside?
avjewe wrote:
R994 If you find the gun you went in after, you can use it to blow the critter in half.
Q 995 What is the advantage of using Astral Projection instead of Plane Shift? I mean Wizards receive Plane Shift at 7th level and can travel the multiverse with it. They receive Astral Projection as a 9th level spell and can travel to the Astral Plane. Is the advantage simply that if they die, they may return to their true body left behind on the material plane?
*They receive Plane Shift as a 7th level spell I meant...
Q 996. PG 139 of the DMG states under scrolls "Any creature that can understand a written language can read the arcane script on a scroll and attempt to activate it"
Does this mean scrolls have no class restrictions like in every previous edition? could my first level fighter activiate a scroll of meteor swarm if he found it? could my 5t level wizard use a scroll of true resurrection?-even though its not a wizard spell?
A996: No. If the spell is on your class’s spell list, you can use an action to read the scroll and cast its spell without having to provide any of the spell’s components. Otherwise, the scroll is unintelligible.
Plaguescarred4 wrote:
SilentSin wrote:
Plaguescarred4 wrote:
Plaguescarred4 wrote:
Daydreamer80 wrote:
Thanks alot for the official link. This looks like its an errata that needs doing to the DMG Then. Major error.
This will come up in literally every gaming table.
Which brings me to next question Q997 (i think). What is the spell list of castable scrolls for a lore bard? Presumably one would add the spells they have picked out of class as castable scrolls for them.
Daydreamer80 wrote:
Daydreamer80 wrote:
Avross wrote:
Q998:
Sorry if this has been asked before, but I found Falling Damage in the Players Handbook, but no mention of Falling INTO WATER damage. Is there a rule on this?
Impalpable wrote:
Impalpable wrote:
Q999 (grats to the next poster)
Can I twin eldritch blast (lvl5 and above) if i target only 1 mob with the original spell?
I know it has probably been asked several times but i can't find a "real" answer nor in forum or on twitter.
Also i'm pretty sure about this but i'll ask anyway, i can twin hex right?
Conterter wrote:
A999: there has been some debate about this one... ask your DM is really the only "correct" answer I can give. When I DM, I do not allow eldritch blast to be twinned in my game... or more accurately the spell can already target multiple targets so twinning it has no effect. Twinning allows a spell that only hits one target to hit two targets... the spell already has that functionality so nothing is changed when you twin it.
A999: A spell that can target only one creature is not a spell that only targets one creature, by the strictest definition.
It is much simpler to only allow spells which cannot target more than one creature to be twinned, otherwise you open the door to not only eldritch blast being able to be twinned by choosing to only target the one creature, but also to twinned fireball spells anytime you can manage to only catch one target in area of effect.
Q1000 (Whoo-hoo!)
Evasive Footwork. When you move, you can expend
one superiority die, rolling the die and adding the
number rolled to your AC until you stop moving. pg 74 PHB
Can this Fighter ability last more than 1 turn?
A1000: No, you "stop moving" at the end of your turn even if you intend to move again on your next turn.
AaronOfBarbaria wrote:
JPDG wrote:
JPDG wrote:
JPDG wrote:
AaronOfBarbaria wrote:
JPDG wrote:
Q1001: Is there any way to make the Familiar summoned with "find familiar" more smart? is kinda weird from a Role playing point that the mage familiar has such a low Int score.
Edited:thanks @AaronOfBarbaria
A1001: In the books as of now, no, there is no way to increase the Intelligence score of a familiar.
That said, allow me to offer you two points of encouragement:
1) Create a spell, modeled after the former spells of the same name if you have access to the appropriate AD&D materials, called familiar enhancer which can be cast to increase various capabilities of the familiar to various degrees dependant upon the spell slot level, permanently if you wish.
2) Be careful with your use of words, sometimes they can be offensive even when that was not the intent behind their use.
turri wrote:
Bloodscythe wrote:
Question, do you add anything to spell damage? Do Wizards add their Intelligence modifier to damage, for example?
q999 b
if i get it right i can't twin magic missle either.
what about fire bolts, it can target 1 creature or 1 object . Twin description says one creature only.
I'm safe to use it with spell which increase number of target with higher spell slot. let's say i can twin a slot 1 blindness but i can't twin a lvl 3 one.
p.s. thank you for your reply and sorry for my stupidity.
Scrinoverlord wrote:
ok so how do I post new? I have a question about Halfing rogue using their bonus action to hide behind an ally, then able to sneak right back out and get a crit on their first attack every round.
Thank you
Conterter wrote:
Ok so figured it out. The deal is, there is a halfling rogue with mobility. He attacks from stealth, thus scoring a critical hit. after his attacks he moves out of combat, not provoking an attack of opportunity due to the mobility feat. He then moves behind an ally, and since he is a halfling he is able to hide behind anyone taller then him. He does this with his rogue bonus action. Then the next round he walks from behind his ally about 10 feet, attacks and gets a critical, rinse and repeat. This seems to me like an abuse of the rules. Can someone clarify? Thank you
MydKnyght wrote:
Q 989
I don't see this in the Players Handbook:
Is there a stat requirent needed in order to cast a spell of a certain level as there was in previous versions of the game? (Example: in the past you needed to have a 19 intellegence before you could cast a 9th level spell.)
A989: No such stats requirement exist.
Q990
Is there anything that I am missing about the spell Forbiddance that would prevent characters clearing out 200 X 200 sections of dungeons of undead or other types listed in the spell effect? As I read it, casters can cause 5dd10 damage to any one type you choose to a huge area.
or is this meant only for creatures entering the already protected area?
A990: Chosen creature take the damage only when they enters the spell’s area for the first time on a turn or starts its turn there.
Malthirian wrote:
We have a player that loves to Min/Max but I do not know how he got a 22 AC. He is a Halfling rogue, assassin line. He is lv 7 and has a 20 dex. I He has the Mobility feat, so he had to take this at lv 4, and, from what I am reading, he is unable to have another feat. Assuming he has a +1 suit of studded leather armor, I have him at 18 AC. He uses a short sword/ dagger combo, but he can't have the feat that lets him add his proficiency score to his AC for a reaction unless he does not have mobility. I am very confused, so please ANYONE explain how he can min max to get a 22 AC?
Thank you
EDIT: Q992
If I'm a Warlock with Thirsting Blade and Dual Wielder, do I get to attack twice with Thirsting Blade and one third time with my non-bonused off-hand on the same round?
I ask this because the multiclassing section explicitly says that you can't make more than two attacks with Extra Attack/Thirsting Blade, but claims that it is so because Extra Attacks from different classes don't stack. So I suppose the devs just wanted to tone down multiclassing, not make dual wielding get obsoleted by Extra Attack/Thirsting Blade.
mellored wrote:
MydKnyght wrote:
MydKnyght wrote:
XtheHunter wrote:
SilentSin wrote:
SilentSin wrote:
Bloodscythe wrote:
MydKnyght wrote:
MydKnyght wrote:
SilentSin wrote:
MydKnyght wrote:
Does...
when the creature enters the area for the first time on
a turn or starts its turn there, it must make a Wisdom
saving throw.
Happen every round, or just once?
Good Morning,
Been a long time, I didn't play 4th edition, and I am not sure if anything has changed. What magical protections stack for armor? I know bracers of defense do not stack with armor +'s but do they stack with shield +? Do ring of protection and cloak of protection stack? Do they stack with armor or shield? Do ring and cloak stack with bracers? I feel like such a noob for asking but the items listed in the DMG are so low, that I do not know if some of the rules have been lifted or not.
I am guessing the + from a defending sword stacks with all? A break down would be helpful.
Thank you
MydKnyght wrote:
OoftaMeg wrote:
MydKnyght wrote:
mellored wrote:
Q1002: Do spells that require an attack roll critical hit on a 20 and automatically miss on a 0 and, if so, do you roll double the damage dice for a critical hit?
Sorry if this has been asked before. I tried searching the forum and didn't find anything.
Thanks, for any help.
jjh1967 wrote:
Q1003
When my Wizard is attacked, do I get to know the value of enemy attack rolls?
When I use the Shield spell in response to a hit, is the attack roll's value kept or rerolled?
A1003: You might get to know the value of the enemy attack roll if the DM rolls in the open and lets you see the roll or announces the roll to you.
The attack's roll is kept so knowing how much the attack exceeded the target number by is important.
OoftaMeg wrote:
Plaguescarred4 wrote:
Q1004:
Hi everyone!
When the druid in my adventure wildshaped into a mole to sniff and sneak around a kobold lair, I decided to use a rat for its stats. It could smell with advantage, but ... it has +0 dex. So its stealth checks would have been at +0. If the druid stayed in dwarf form she would have had +1 at least from her 12 Dex.
It makes little to no sense that there is no bonus/penalty to Stealth based on size.
I temporarily ruled a +2 for small, +4 for tiny, -2 for large, -4 for huge, -8 for gargantuan, but i was wondering if there is any rule i missed, and what you think about it.
Thanks in advance!
A1004: No, there is no generally applied modifier to stealth based on size of the thing attempting to hide.
There are, however, already some details of stealth which change the chances that a creature of a particular size can successfully hide - specifically that you can't hide if you can be seen, and it is much easier for smaller creatures to have something block sight of them (a rat-sized creature could hide behind a helmet) and much harder for larger creatures (a giant can't hide behind a normal sized cart, but might be able to duck down out of sight behind a house).
Vyrelion wrote:
mellored wrote:
Vyrelion wrote:
mellored wrote:
Q1005
On page 213 of the players handbook it states that the area within the spell Antimagic Field..."is divorced from the magical energy that suffuses the multiverse", and is a "sphere of antimagic". If this spell were used and skeletons advance into the area of effect would they deactivate since according to page 272 of the MM they are "animated by dark magic"? Thank you for your thoughts!
Malthirian wrote:
Q1006: Playing 5E D&D for the first time since 1st/2nd twenty plus years ago. For level advancement, there used to be "training" to get new level skills etc. I can't find any reference to whether anything is needed to get the new level abilities, etc. Tons of detail on the new abilities by level, etc, but not how you get them. Do they just "appear" at a convenient break in the action? Thanks...
ELGamer wrote:
mellored wrote:
R1006: The DMG has an optional rule about tying level advancement to a downtime training activity.
AaronOfBarbaria wrote:
R1006: It's on DMG p131 if you happen to buy the DMG or see it in a store and want to check the rule out.
Q1007
Hi! If i am a Moon druid and goes in to my wildform as a bear with 34HP and takes let's say 33Damege in that form change back to my normal form, If i then turn into wild form again next turn will I have 34HP again?
A1007: If you turn into a bear again, yes.
AaronOfBarbaria wrote:
shaithan wrote:
Q1008: The magic '' Animal friendship '' makes the beast be charmed, this beast can attack your enemies to help you?
Thanks for help!
A1008: The text of Animal Friendship is almost identical to the text of the Charm Person spell. Both spells impose the Charmed condition. The text of the charmed condition are as follows:
A charmed creature can't attack the charmer or target the charmer with harmful abilities or magical effects.
The charmer has advantage on any ability check to interact socially with the creature.
If you could find some way to communicate with the animal, say, by using the Speak with Animals spell you might be able to do what you ask.
Q 1009: This may have been answered already, but here goes.
What is the rule on weapons of different sizes?
I am trying to create a Magic weapon, something like a Giant's Hammer or something. It would be a weapon suited to a Giant, so it would have the Huge Property. Obviously it's going to have a major requirement to be weilded by a Medium size creature.
How do I scale the weapon accordingly though? It's little unreasonable to think a Huge Maul is going to do the same damage as a Maul designed for a Medium creature.
Question 113: I asked this already in forum thread, but it didnt get many responses as wasnt the subject of the thread, and none of the responses actually answered the question. so resposting here hoping someone knows the official Raw answer:
If an enemy caster polymorphs you into a sheep, you gain the Hp's of a sheep. (or whatever, you cast shapechange and choose to turn into a sheep for some reason).
Then that same enemy wizard, or whoever casts Power word kill on you.
Power word kill says, if the enemy has less than 100 hps it dies. A sheep has less than 100 hps. So presumably you just die. It doesnt turn you back into your normal form, and there is no carry over damage, as there is no damage done. Its either die or not.
This is how i am interpreting it, is this correct.
The only other though i have is the HP's that determine whether PWK trigger or not, are the hitpoints of the actual creature. But that implies a wizard with 90 hp who shapechanges into a dragon with 400 hp would die if PWK was cast on him.
Please clear this up if you can , my pcs intend to engage in this combo when they can, so i hope to know the official answer.
Hi,
Q1010: If an undead creature has advantage on saving throws against spells and magical effects, does it have advantage when making a wisdom saving throw against Turn Undead?
(I.E. Is Turn Undead a magical effect?)
Q1011: Mage Hand cannot be used to attack, but can it be used to hinder? For example, if a wizard used Mage Hand to hold a piece of black cloth, a burning torch, or a coin with a light spell cast on it right in someone's face, would they be effectively blinded until their turn (when they can move away from the object?) Or are they able to simply duck and weave to avoid it? What about using Mage Hand to hurl a small pile of dirt or sand into an enemy's face?
Thanks.
Q1012: Now that the DMG is out, are the races (eladrin, aasimar) and class options (cleric: death domain, paladin: oathbreaker) included in the DMG useable in Adventurer's League play?
InchLabel wrote:
InchLabel wrote:
Q1013
It looks like in 5e your Dex modifier is applied to BOTH Attack and Damage for Ranged Weapons (PHB p177). That's a big change from 3.5, isn't it?
So if I'm building an Arching Ranger, I want an 18 Dex (+4 Attk/+4 Dmg when Arching) immediately.
But it looks like the highest Dex I can Point Buy is 15. If I choose Elf (Wood) as my Race, that adds +2 to my Dex... So it looks to me like the highest Dex I can begin play with is 17 :-(
Does this all sound right? Does 5e have some "issue" with an Elven Ranger beginning with an 18 Dex?
knlndrs wrote:
AWAbooks wrote:
OoftaMeg wrote:
knlndrs wrote:
My question was skipped?
Echamil wrote:
Echamil wrote:
Avross wrote:
AWAbooks wrote:
OoftaMeg wrote:
SilentSin wrote:
OoftaMeg wrote:
AWAbooks wrote:
AWAbooks wrote:
Q1014: When multi classing, do you gain the savings throws of the 2nd class?
RalenBek wrote:
SilentSin wrote:
Q1015: DMG Pg 96; Paladin: Oathbreaker. Supernatural Resistance, gained at the 15th level says you get "resistance to bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing damage from nonmagical weapons". Is it complete resistance since no numerical value is given, but a qualifier of "nonmagical" is?
NotmeTtown wrote:
jonathonhawke wrote:
NotmeTtown wrote:
NotmeTtown wrote:
SilentSin wrote:
jonathonhawke wrote:
can i use death domains Touch of Death with Vamperic Touch? (does "melee spell attack" count as a "melee attack"?)
And if so do i heal for a greater amount?
What happens if i use it with Improved Reaper.
can i use death domains Touch of Death with contagion? (does "extra damage", work without any base damage?)
Q1016: When casting conjure spells such as Conjue Animal does the player get to choose the beast type? The verbiage in the book is vague, it specifies the player chooses the CR options but is not specific about if he or the DM chooses the type of creature.
Q1017: Phantasmal Force can inflict 1d6 of psychic damage from an illusionary creature. If the target eventually succeeds on his INT check and disproves the illusion, does any damage sustained go away?
A1016: That's up to each group to decide.
A1017: No, you don't recover any hit points when finally seeing through an illusion, the mental stress that the damage represents still happened and was still mental stress significant enough to constitute psychic damage.
i found these guys on youtube and they seem to know what there talking about https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WRb2v-oFl-k perhaps if u listen to them they can explain some things
mellored wrote:
Hello everyone
I am new to D&D 5e but a seasoned vet of 3.5
After reading through 5e PHB I think I have th grasp of the new system ; however I do have one question,
How does the feat system work in 5e. Is it the same as 3.5 or can someone shed some light on that for me, because I had read that in 5e its an optional rule that you can use instead of your ablility score increase. Any information and maybe a page number where to find it would be nice. Thank you =)
YouGotXRAYd wrote:
Q1016: When casting conjure spells such as Conjue Animal does the player get to choose the beast type? The verbiage in the book is vague, it specifies the player chooses the CR options but is not specific about if he or the DM chooses the type of creature.
A1016: That's up to each group to decide.
TonyBuc wrote:
TonyBuc wrote:
SilentSin wrote:
Hi there guys!
Simple question.
What's the rule on critical hits? The book only discribes how to calculate the damage. So is 20 the only number that grants you a crit? Do I need to confirm, like the 3rd edition?
Thanks a lot!
Taleck wrote:
Taleck wrote:
Avross wrote:
Echamil wrote:
Taleck wrote:
mellored wrote:
Hi everyone
Q 1018
Does the +d4 bonus from Bless aplly to Death Saving Throws or only Ability Saving Throws?
Q1019
There is no rule associated with a penalty for shooting in melee (like in 3.5, when it was -4 unless you had a feat).
But do creature grant cover to one another, so if the archer is shooting at a zombie who is fighting an Paladin, and the disposition is
A---PZ ,
would the zombie get +2 AC? How does size matter in this (smaller/bigger Paladin, or smaller/bigger zombie)?
If cover is granted, and an acid spray was cast by a wizard facing two Zombies walking one after the other like this
W---ZZ
would the second zombie get cover on his dex save?
Thanks in advance
EDITED: for better formatting of the text
A1018: Yes - death saving throws are still saving throws, and that is what bless states its bonus applies to.
A1019: Yes, creatures (hostile or friendly) can grant cover to the target of a ranged attack. Size matters in this instance only as much as relative size might change the quality of cover. Mostly a creature would provide half cover, but if the creature is significantly larger than the target it might block even more view of the target and provide three-quarters or total cover (see PHB page 196 for guidance on how to figure out which type of cover applies).
For your acid splash zombie scenario, yes the rear zombie would gain the benefit of cover.
SilentSin wrote:
mellored wrote:
q1020 since in this edition same bonus stack (weapon + ammunition; ring of protection+bracers of armor) by raw can you wield 2 wand of the war mage and get double bonus?
also iiread correctly i can use bracers of archeryand a +3 longbow and a +3ammunition for +8 to hit and damage?
Q1021: The Instruments of the Bards (DMG 176) description says that you can use an action to play the instrument and cast one of its spells, once per day for each spell. Do the spells cast this way use your spell slots?
Mondfelsen wrote:
Q1022: Can a Druid/Cleric(Tempest) multi-class character wear metal armor? I tend to think no. The druid writeup seems clear that druids won't wear metal. But, I'd like some guidance on the balance of it? Generally, if a character makes a Fighter/Wizard, I expect they can wear armor, so I would assume it does not unbalance the game to allow the chainmail clad druid, although it seems odd...but metal is of the earth. Finally, I'd like to see a magical or at least special made item in a futrue book like a chainmail shirt made out of a material that is okay for druids...like maybe bone or chitinous material?
Ok I tried searching for this in the forum but didn't see anything....
Q1023 : The feat Ritual Casting says
"If you come across a spell in written form, such as a spell scroll or a wizards spell book, you might be able to add it to your ritual book. The spell must be on the spell list you chose, the spell's level must be no higher than half your level rounded up, and it must have the ritual tag."
In the spell section I didn't see any spells with the "Ritual tag" on them. Is this an oversight or does the process of copying the spell into your ritual book does it add the tag to the spell so it can't be used as a scroll for example?
pug3323 wrote:
Ranasaad wrote:
A1022 : In most DND editions they have Iron Wood for druids to make platemail and other metal armors out of wood that they are then able to wear without penalty. I don't think it would be "unbalanced" for Druids to be walking around in metal armor especially if they're going to multi-class fighter or another armor wearing class.
But I'm a self proclaimed min-maxer so...
Novacat wrote:
Plaguescarred4 wrote:
A1024: You should have advantage only on the first scorching ray attack roll, after which you would not be hidden anymore. As for the second part, taking the Ready action is an action while using your readied action is a reaction.
Q1025:
Do we have any guidance/explanation from Mike Mearls regarding Potent Spellcasting?
An 8th level feature that only gives you +WIS to the one damaging cantrip on the cleric spell-list seems extremely underwhelming.
My guess is that it could be a typo, and RAI was "spell" in lieu of "cantrip"
pug3323 wrote:
A102: Potent Spellcasting only affect cantrips. Here's a tweet by Jeremy Crawford discussing it in part http://thesageadvice.wordpress.com/2014/09/02/potent-cantrip/
Q1026 : Dancing light spell list wychwood as components, but what is it ?
Is this tree known by an other name ? Is it a tree existing in the mundane world ?
As a french speaking player, I do not know this wychwood tree/plant.
Thanks in advance for your answer.
Novacat wrote:
OoftaMeg wrote:
A1026: Wychwood is a fictional wood most likely derived from the words witch-wood. In reality, its the name of an ancient forest in england.
papyrolf wrote:
A1026: I looked in Volo's Guide To All Things Magical, which list many gems, metals and woods, and wychwood wasn't there. I also googled it and found nothing as a wood type material.
pug3323 wrote:
Plaguescarred4 wrote:
Many thanks for your answers Plaguescarred and Bloodscythe ...
... I was also thinking of fictional wood, but better to ask and be sure. ;)
Vyrelion wrote:
Vyrelion wrote:
Q1027 : Total spells known for a Warlock is the total known spells 15 plus the 4 from Mystic Arcanum for 19 or 15 including the 4 from Mystic Arcanum. The way the Mystic Arcanum section and Spells Known section for warlock is worded I could see it either way.
A1027: How i read it Mystic Arcanum spells are not spells known, they are spell arcanum that can specially be cast 1/day without expanding slot.
Plaguescarred4 wrote:
Bloodscythe wrote:
1028 this has probably been answered before but couldn't find it.
When a character is sleeping, is he unconscious?
in the ph it says a unconsious characters is not aware of his surroundings, how you rule that? disadvantage on perception and passive perception? how you rule elven trance?
1029
Sorry if this is covered elsewhere. I have a multiclassed Wizard 13/Cleric 1. The charcater is a Necromancer and uses the Death Domain. Does the character get Divine Strike - an 8th level domain ability which states that at 14th level he can 2D8 damage to one melee attack a round?
UmbraCarmen wrote:
Conterter wrote:
1030 - Do Paladins have any alignment restrictions with respect to their deity? For example, could a neutral good Paladin venerate a lawful good deity?
Thanks!
EcoGeek wrote:
1031 A - Eldritch Invocation "Mask of Many Faces" requires that the Warlock knows the "Disguise Self" spell (but this spell is not available to Warlocks)? Or it gives for free and counting it for casting it as a cantrip for the Warlock?
1031 B - Does the the bonus of +10 to the next attack roll of the Channel Divinity War Domain feature stack with proficiency and abilty bonus or it is in place of them? For example, a 2nd level cleric with +4 Str and +2 Proficiency, will add +16 or only +10?
Thanks!
1031 A - You get the ability to cast Disguise Self an unlimited number of times, you do not need to know the spell.
1031 B - It is in addition, you would get a bonus of +16 for that particular attack.
OoftaMeg wrote:
Conterter wrote:
So -2 to passive perception for elves and -5 for everyone else?
Looks like if you have an elf with high perception in party he will be the only one on guardi duty. He probably has higher perception while sleeping than other party members anyway
Conterter wrote:
Q1032: Is it possible to intentionally fail a saving throw? The more specific situation im wondering about would usually be str/dex saves, for instance if a dragon breathes fire at you it makes you take a dex save, but if for some odd reason you want to take fire damage can you just choose not to dodge the fire? Dodging/resisting is what I assume the saves represent.
Kithas48 wrote:
Kithas48 wrote:
Q133: Oh great lords of dungeons and dragons knowledge, I have searched, and scored the land and forums. I practice the art of wizardry, but I don't know how many pages a spell takes in my spellbook. Can anyone help me to acquire this knowledge, so I can continue my journey of magical practice and knowledge.
Sorry if this question has already been asked. I would appreciate if you can tell me where this ruling is found.
nostrodamus wrote:
Q134: Does polymorph really strip away your ability to understand your allies and to use advanced tactics?
Q135: How do you search for key words in a thread, or in the foums in general? It would be really nice to know if a given question had already been answered.
A1035 [aka 135], type your word in the search box in the upper right, then on the next the page click on date option that will bring up the latest posts with that key word
A1034: No it shouldn't, you keep your personality.
Q1036, VARIANT: SCROLL MISHAPS, on p140 in the DMG there is a table middle right VARIANT: SCROLL MISHAPS, what/where are the guildlines for invoking this table? or is it complety a DM call?
A1036: Normally if the spell is on your class's spell list but of a higher level than you can normally cast, you must make an ability check using your spellcasting ability to determine whether you cast it successfully. The DC equals 10 + spell's level. On a failed check, the spell disappears from the scroll with no other effect. But under the Variant: Scroll Mishap, a creature who tries and fails to cast a spell from a spell scroll must make a DC 10 Intelligence saving throw. If the saving throw fails, roll on the Scroll Mishap table instead.
Is there any examples online for the 5E rules? I've just bought the Starter Set and never played D&D before.
I'm finding it a bit hard to understand without any examples to help me
How do you resolve a Stealth Skill check, for example on page 7 of the The Lost Mine Of Phandelver from the Starter Box set.
What does the Goblin need to roll to surprise the party?
What does the Fighter Character in the box set with a Wisdom of 13 need to roll so he isn't surprised?
ShivDragon1 wrote:
Q1038
Hi there, so I just need some clarification. As I understand it, the component pouch or your spellcasting focus essentialy serve to replace the material costs of any spells you try to do. You just assume with the component pouch that it contains the appropriate materials... right?
Delanar wrote:
A1037:
ShivDragon1 wrote:
SilentSin wrote:
ShivDragon1 wrote:
Vyrelion wrote:
Q1039: Is an Unarmed Strike a "weapon" attack for the purpose of the various Fighting Styles of the FIghter? Would it matter if it was an Unarmed Strike using Martial Arts from the Monk?
Undrhil wrote:
Q1040, Correlary to A1039 - Since an attack made with an unarmed strike doesn't have a damage roll (unarmed strike is a flat 1 damage, plus your ability modifier) can I add my superiority die to that damage? All of the maneuvers say to add your superiority die to your damage roll, but with unarmed strike, there is no damage roll.
Undrhil wrote:
dehmier wrote:
dehmier wrote:
EzechielDantan wrote:
A1042: Yes he should deal 3 damage. 5E doesn't define a damage roll the way 4E did, in a manner that would make unarmed strike not count as one.
mellored wrote:
Q1043: Building an encounter... I'm not 100% sure I understand the difference between XP awards and XP threshold. (Actually, it's just the XP Threshold which is making me think I am not sure...)
If I build an encounter for four 4th level PCs with 3 goblins (50 xp each), a goblin boss (200 xp), and give them all worgs to ride (100 xp each):
- Adding up all the xp from the individual monsters is 750 xp.
- The XP threshold is 2.5 times that (since it's 8 creatures) ...which is 1,875
Am I understanding this correctly that the XP Total of 750 is what the characters get for defeating the monsters, and the XP Threshold is used to calculate
(a) how easy/difficult the encounter should be for the average 4-player party (Hard in this case) and
(b) how this encounter fits into the Adventuring Day XP (1,700 xp per character at that level)
i.e. The XP threshold is *only* used for DM planning...
Plaguescarred1 wrote:
Darshaagan wrote:
Avross wrote:
Q1044 How is stacking intended to work? Example: if a high level party has a paladin with a chrisma of 20 does he apply his +5 bonus to the party member with a +5 chrisma bonus himself?
A1044: The only stacking rule is limited to spell's effects as per Combining Magical Effects (PHB pg. 206). Some can be limited in itself, but if not they should stack with other same named game elements unless noted otherwise. If you referred to Aura of Protection though, the bonus also applies to the paladin himself.
R1044: It depends on what effect you're talking about.
For example, if a bard with a Cha of 18 in the party with your 20 Cha paladin casts a spell which does 1d8 + his charisma modifier, the bard only gets to add +4, not +4 and +5.
But if some spell or effect that the paladin casts allows the bard gives a bonus equal to the *paladin's* Cha bonus, then in that specific case, the bard would get the paladin's +5 in addition to any other bonuses/modifiers that he would normally get.
Q1045:
From Rogue's Sneak Attack description:
You don’t need advantage on the attack roll if another
enemy of the target is within 5 feet of it, that enemy
isn’t incapacitated, and you don’t have disadvantage on
the attack roll.
Does it mean that Rogue could use Sneak Attack with ranged weapon when enemy is in melee with Rogue's ally?
A1045: Yes it does.
Q1046 Starter set gives an example of two characters grabbing for some keys to illustrate a test. How can this occur, given that initiative determines the order of play?
That apart, the rules are well explained and robust. However...
Rant start...
What's with the absolutely ludicrous security to log on to a game site? Over-the-top password specification (including symbols) just isn't necessary; in fact it's plain daft. as is clearing the screen every time the proposed user name is rejected - so it all has to be entered again. Security paranoia.
The time spent dreaming up this system could have been better used to correctly populate the country drop-down list (or, even better, abondoning it). "England" hasn't been a country for hundreds of years.
... Rant end
A1046: It could occur when one of both characters ready an action to grab the key or when one character is holding a key while the other is trying to also grab it away from it.
Q1047 - A tiefling character wishes to use the intimidate skill in combat. For added effect, they'd like to use their innate Thaumaturgy ability to make their voice boom as they do so.
1) Would you require the character to use an action to cast Thaumaturgy and another for the actual intimidate effect (thus requiring two combat rounds), or would the intimidate be a natural consequence of the Thaumaturgy ability and not require a separate action (side note - I couldn't find anything in the PHB saying that skill checks require a certain type of action. Did I miss it, or is it just not there?)
2) Would it be overpowering (for a cantrip, no less) to give the character advantage on the intimidate check when combined with Thaumaturgy?
EcoGeek wrote:
A1047: Since Thaumaturgy normally require an action, i'd perhaps require a bonus action as well in order to do both. I don't think it'd be overpowered to give advantage on the check. Something like this https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lKaw5SjeHx0
Plaguescarred4 wrote:
ATDATD wrote:
ATDATD wrote:
OoftaMeg wrote:
Q1047: When can a Druid-5 speak to another creature (that they've Conjured) while Wildshaped?
Speak with Animals (casts before Wildshaped) seems to suffice for Beast. But they're actualy Fey, in Beast form…
But what about Woodland, or Fey, and/or Elementals?
Drunemeton wrote:
Q1048: If a spellcaster transcribes a scroll into their spellbook, does it consume the scroll?
It *appears* as if there's nothing specifically written about it, so my suspicion is that it's "If the DM thinks it should."
A1048: It does, according to R&D Mike Mearls http://thesageadvice.wordpress.com/2014/09/01/copying-scroll/
A1048: The scroll is destroyed.
DM Basic PDF V0.3 p.60 or DMG, p.200~201:
A wizard spell on a spell scroll can be copied just
as spells in spellbooks can be copied. When a spell is
copied from a spell scroll, the copier must succeed on
an Intelligence (Arcana) check with a DC equal to 10
+ the spell’s level. If the check succeeds, the spell is
successfully copied. Whether the check succeeds or
fails, the spell scroll is destroyed.
Do you have to prepare all your spells at the same time, or can you prepare 6 out of 8 and save the other two for later? Or, if you gain access to a new spell through leveling, can you take the time and prepare it, or do you have to wait until after a long rest?
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SilentSin wrote:
Are Cantrips always considered level 0?
For example, is a Rakshasa or Tiamat more or less utterly immune to Warlocks, who at best may be able to use Forcecage against it momentarily?
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Bloodscythe wrote:
A1049: I take spell preparation to mean you prepare them more or less immediately after a long rest. If you could prepare a spell whenever throughout the day, it renders the need to prepare largely moot. Further, being able to prepare whenever is contrary to how I remember the rules being for spell preparation in older versions of the game and in a game meant to evoke older editions, I'll default to how it used to be done as a clarification on the rules.
Finish a long rest and your mind is now fresh to prepare new spells for the day. Wait too long and you are no longer mentally prepared.
Q#1051: Is the Player's Guide missing a feat for Shield Proficiency?
Several classes include it, but there's no way for a non-shield starter class to obtain it other than multicasting. Also, the "Shield Mastery" feat has no pre-requisites, meaning someone who doesn't know how to use a shield can proceed directly to mastery.
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EzechielDantan wrote:
Q: Clarification in regards to finding traps in 5e. Is it correct that in order to find and disarm a trap one must first make a Perception check to find the trap and then an Investigation check to figure out how to disarm it, before rolling to disarm the trap? According to the rules, are three successful rolls required to find and disable a trap? Thanks!
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SilentSin wrote:
It's not "after a long rest" it's "when you finish a long rest"
I'm with SilentSin on this one. Interpreting it to mean hours or days after a long rest is an abuse of the English language.
Re: A1051. That's perfect, much obliged!
Drunemeton wrote:
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Q 1052:
Arcane Focus vs Component Pouch
What are the differences?
AF costs less than CP, but what else?
The way i see it, a CP seems easier to replace and has a chance to not be confiscated by guards/stolen by thieves.
I have no idea as to why someone would want an AF other than fluff. And I'm ok with fluff, but i'd like to know what could be an advantage, in the mind of the character (not the player) for using an AF when he knows a CP would be much less conspicuous.
Vyrelion wrote:
I have two questions so I'll number each separately:
Q1053
Is an "unarmed strike" considered a melee weapon? (for example with Dual Wielder feat, can my monk have a short sword in one hand and a fist (unarmed strike) and get the +1 AC bonus?)
"You gain +1 bonus to AC while wielding a separate melee weapon in each hand"
Q1054
Fighting Style Dueling- "when you are wielding a melee weapon in one and and no other weapons, you gain +2 bonus to damage rolls with that weapon". If I have a sword and a shield, does the shield count thus preventing this from working?
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SilentSin wrote:
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SilentSin wrote:
Q1054
Can I use a higher level spell slot to cast a cantrip?
Yes I realize cantrips "can" be cast without using a spell slot.
Cantrip:
A cantrip is a spell that can be cast at will, without using a spell slot and without being prepared in advance. Repeated practice has fixed the spell in the caster’s mind and infused the caster with the magic needed to produce the effect over and over. A cantrip’s spell level is 0.
Casting a Spell at a Higher Level:
When a spellcaster casts a spell using a slot that is of a higher level than the spell, the spell assumes the higher level for that casting. For instance, if Umara casts magic missile using one of her 2nd-level slots, that magic missile is 2nd level. Effectively, the spell expands to fill the slot it is put into.
My question is in regard to light and defeating a darkness spell by using a higher level spell slot to fuel the light spell.
It counts as a 0 level so if I cast it using a 3rd level slot (groove) would it defeat a 2nd level Darkness?
thanx
Cas
A1054: No because a cantript doesn't use a spell slot in the first place.
Q1055:
Is there a D&D V5 for dummies tutorial?
I am very new to the game (never played before) and I am getting frustrated with the rule book(s) that come with the started set. I get about 80%+ of it is just seems there is a lack of explanation. Like what is the difference between the “Hit Dice” and the dice listed with the weapon’s “Damage/type”? And do you use a spell like a weapon? And more stuff like that.
Thank you
moonwatcher
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Q1056
D&D V5
1A) Are there any modifiers for the Armor Class (AC)?
1B) If in an attack I roll the d20 + modifiers I get, say, a total of 20 and my opponent has an AC of 15 can I use the extra 5 towards lowing my opponent’s “Hit Points” or do some other damage?
1C) If I roll a good Damage/Type how does that effect my opponent when it appears that the “Hit Point” determines: Life, unconscious or death?
1D) When a character’s “Hit Points” drops to 0 how do you know if the character is unconscious or dead?
Thank you
Moonwatcher
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Q1058 Short of having immunity to an effect, can a player receive less than half damage from area of effect spell? Example: If a fireball went off while a character had protection from fire on and he made his saving throw, would he receive half or 1/4th damage? I didn't see this one covered, my appology if it already was.
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Sorry if any of these have been asked/answered before. It is seemingly impossible to search this thread.
Q1059 As a multiclass druid/barbarian or monk does unarmored defense apply while in a wildshape form? And do they still receive their natural armor bonus?
Q1060 As a barbarian/druid of the Circle of the Moon, could you expend spell slots to heal via their Circle of the Moon ability while in rage as they are not spells that are being cast?
Q1061 As a druid/ level 11 barbarian if you hit 0 hit points while wildshaped would Relentless Rage trigger and put you back to 1 hp and remain in the wildshape form if you succeed the constitution check? The same question for a half-orc druid as well, does their passive diehard feature trigger when hitting 0 hp in wildshape? And if either is the case, since the attack wouldn't actually revert you to druid/human form (unless the attack also kills you outright), would the rollover damage that would normally be dealt to your druid hit points be negated as you never actually return to druid form and thus your druid hp isn't a valid target for the rollover damage? Or do you remain in wildshape form with 1 hp but your druid/human form takes all rollover damage?
Q1062 As a druid if you are wildshaped into a beast with multi-attack and also have the "extra attack" feature from multiclassing do you get two of one melee attack of your choice (bite or claw) or do you get two multi-attacks(two bites, two claws)?
Q1063 Silly question but do ability score increases carry over to wildshape forms since they could be considered class features?
A1057: Ported from Adjucate THIS: RAW 5E seems to requires 1 minute per spell level for each spell on your list when changing your list of prepared spells, this wether the list gets fully or partially changed according to the last sentence. I don't adjucate it that way when DMing though, i have the wizard spend 1 minute per spell level for each spell on his list that was actually changed and not 1 minute per spell level for each spell on your list like it says.
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ArclightZero wrote:
Awesome! Thanks for the quick answers guys. Could I get some clarification on Q1061 since you somewhat disagreed? Is it just going to be up to the DM or am I safe to assume it works (unless they disallow it of course)? And as per my edited question since I thought about the situation some more:
Q1064 If you remain in wildshape at 1 hp due to relentless rage or being a half-orc, since the attack wouldn't actually revert you to druid/human form (unless the attack also kills you outright), would the rollover damage that would normally be dealt to your druid hit points be negated as you never actually return to druid form and thus your druid hp isn't a valid target for the rollover damage? Or do you remain in wildshape form with 1 hp but your druid/human form takes all rollover damage?
ArclightZero wrote:
It is definitely a sticky subject. Thanks, I'll check with a DM before I go that route.
Malthirian wrote:
Q1065 Not sure if this has been asked before. tons of other questions. One of my players pointed out to me today the wording on the Darkness spell. PG 230 phb.
" If any of this spells area overlaps with an area of light created by a spell of 2nd level or lower, the spell that created the light is dispelled."
How would you interpret it? Would it dispell Flaming sphere? Fire bolt? Flame blade? Guiding bolt? Light? Magic missile? Produce Flame? Scorching ray? All these spells create some sort of light. A flame that would produce more light to touch the edge of the darkness.
Example Produce flame says it sheds light out to 20' all together. So any produced flame would be dispelled if it touched the edge of a darkness spell? What about flaming sphere? Same thing creates light out from it. no flaming spheres within 40 feet of a darkness spell or it gets dispelled? i throw in the others that dont say they produce a actual light sorce but it is still the same. A glowing flaming ball is thrown at someone. It has to shed some light correct? Or else it is just a ball of darkness. any of that light gets dispelled?
Or would it be that any light that spell creates gets dispelled but the other effects still take place. Flaming sphere rolling over someone in the darkness will still burn them.
Ninja_Ferret wrote:
Q1066
Can a DM have a PC in an AL game? I'd also appreciate the page number/ section that says yes or no.
Disarming question...
Okay, so the 3rd level fighter (Battle Master) the "Disarming Attack" maneuver, if successful allows to disarm an enemy knocking its weapon at its feet. My question is this - what is the advantage of that if, as the PHB Pg 190 states, you can pick up a dropped weapon in tandem with movement or an action. Would it just be that all attacks would be at an advantage against the creature until its turn? Or am I missing something? Thank you.
Matt
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Q1068
Assuming strict RAW, no refluff, can you be a fully-functional Vengeance Paladin with no Gods, dedicated only to an ideal?
A1068: Yes
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Q#1069
Was the lack of Spellcasting Foci for Ranger, EK, AT intentional? If so does that mean we can never expect to see Enhanced Foci in an "official" format as these classes would not benefit from it, or will they be given enhanced "components" to suppliment this weakness?
The PHB on page 203 seems to point to a generic Spellcasting Focus in chapter 5 that does not exist, was this a typo?
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Q1059:
D&D v5 Starter Set
The pre-made character Rogue 1, Halfling has a strength of -1. The rule book says to carry something multiply strength by 15 and to push multiply by 30; this makes the poor Rogue's ability to carry/push a -15/-30 (If this is the case how is the Rogue able to bear the weight of his own close, ha ha). So, when figuring how much the Rogue can carry/push do you still use the negative or can the negative be ignored?
PS. Please if you are going to refer me to a page in the rule book not that I do not have the book but I did download the PDF Player’s Basic Rules Version 0.2.
Thank you
Moonwatcher
Q1060:
D&D v5 Starter Set
I have a character who is unconscious:
A) If he gets his 3 failures before he gets his 3 successes does he die?
B) If he gets his 3 successes before he gets his 3 failures he live but does he get I hit point back or does something else happen?
C) And if I understand correctly he can only roll one death save per turn?
D) If he has only 1 hit dice (die), then he can only roll that once per short rest?
E) What happens to an unconscious character, or one with low hit points, during a long (8 hours) rest?
PS. Please if you are going to refer me to a page in the rule book note that I do not have the book but I did download the PDF Player’s Basic Rules Version 0.2.
Thank you
Moonwatcher
A1059: The rogue has a strength modifier of -1. The rogue's strength score, which is what encumbrance is calculated with, is either 8 or 9 (I can't remember which). On page 7 of the basic player's PDF, you can see the full description of generating ability scores that explains the difference between the score and the modifier.
As an aside, congratulations on what is the first septuple post I've ever witnessed.
AaronOfBarbaria wrote:
A1060:
A) I assume you are asking about death saving throws, in which case it isn't being unconscious that causes the character to have to roll them, but dying that does - and yes, 3 failures before 3 successes means the character dies.
B) 3 successes on death saves before 3 failures just means you no longer have to make death saving throws for the time being. You will regain 1 hit point in 1d4 hours if not healed, can be healed normally in the meanwhile, and will re-start rolling your death saving throws if any damage is dealt to you that doesn't outright kill you.
C) Yes.
D) Almost yes - only the hit dice you have can be spent during a short rest, but you have to complete a long rest to recover any hit dice that you have used, and you only recover half your maximum hit dice (minimum 1) with a long rest.
E) You can't take a long rest without hit points - so you must be healed or wait the 1d4 hours to recover 1 hit point, then you can start a long rest normally.
Q1061?
Looks like the Q # got a little mixed up. What number are we really on? My apologies for any confusion.
Moonwatcher
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Q1075 Rogue/Assassin Does Death Strike deal quadruple damage since Assassinate already causes a critcal hit.
Assassinate: Any hit you score against a creature that is surprised is a critical hit.
Death Strike: On hit suprised creatures must make a constitution saving throw on fail double the damage of your attack against the creature.
Page 97 PHB thanks for the clarification in advance.
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The thing is, the death strike isn't a critical; it's double damage.
11d6+5 sneak damage. critical = 22d6+5 sneak damage. Death strike = (22d6+5)x2 but you only roll 22d6 and then double the result not roll 44d6. Although that many dice I'd just say you do average damage per die. Rolling dice is fun. Watching someone else roll dice (22 of them!) isn't. So it'd be (22x3.5+5)x2 or 164 damage.
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A1075: What guachi has said is correct - when you have Assassinate and Death Strike, they interact so that you roll the damage of a critical hit and then double that if the saving throw is failed.
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AaronOfBarbaria wrote:
The double crit analogy comes form the fact that the damage rolled twice as a result of Assassinate's critical hit is then doubled by Death Strike. Damage: ([Dice + Dice] + mod) x2
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Q 1076 How does one make a potion? According to pg 154 of players handbook, proficiencey with a Herbalism kit is required to create potions of healing, but I see nothing in Players or DMG about what is required other than the kit or how in fact to carry this out. Of course I could create a system, but are there official rules that I am overlooking? Thanks!
Q 1077
SKILL: Is it possible for a Character to learn a new skill? Besides the ones your Class starts with.
I possible to Train new Tools and Languages but what about new skills..
I only got the PDF version of Players Handbook, so it might be possible I miss some rules from the hardcopy version.
A1077: You can learn additional skills with feats such as skilled or by multiclassing into certain classes such as the rogue.
Malthirian wrote:
Plaguescarred4 wrote:
SilentSin wrote:
In addition, if your DM doesn't allow multiclassing or feats, your ability to learn new skils is rather limited.
Also, I'll add Lore Bard to that as your question specifically said "skills your class starts with" and Warlock as two classes that can gain additional skills at later levels through class features.
Q1078: When an NPC makes a save to end an effect, such as being paralyzed by Hold Person, and the text says they make they make the save at the end of their turn, does that mean if the NPC makes the save and ends the effect and their turn is over or do they immediately regain all of their normal actions and movement on a successful save?
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Q 1079 Any thought as to why Miracle was taken from Clerics? They seem somewhat "nerfed" without that spell.
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Q 1080: Does Song of Rest work with healing spells, lay on hands, or potions used at the end of a short rest, or is it only spending Hit Dice that it effects?
Q 1081: Does Disiple of Life work in conjuction with Goodberries
mandos13 wrote:
A1080: It doesn't specify in the class feature description, which is probably why you are asking. About the only thing I can think of that gains HP at the end of a short rest is spending HD but having said that I think any healing that occurs during a short rest can trigger the Song of Rest feature. Because any player can say "I cast a spell, drink a potion, etc. in the last six seconds of my rest."
In fact, even though it's not in line with the rule, I'd let you heal 1d6 no matter if you regained HP at the end of the rest or not.
A1081: I'm not certain what the "official" ruling on that is but saying you create X more berries of 1 HP healing where X is the Disciple of Life bonus is about the most reasonable interpretation that isn't a) broken or b) doesn't have Disciple of Life do nothing at all.
A1081: FWIW it's allowed by R&D staff. When asked Jeremy Crawford said he'd allow it http://www.sageadvice.eu/2014/09/11/discipline-of-goodberry/
Q1082: RAW, as a character gains extra attacks, they do not get additional offhand attacks (Because offhand attacks=bonus action)? I'm 90% confident that this is the interpretation but I'm about to host a game for players I've never played with who're equally new to Next and I want to make sure I have answers for these questions.
A1082: Extra Attacks doesn't grant an additional bonus action to take when Two-Weapon Fighting no. So a L5 PC Two-Weapon Fighting with Extra Attacks will make 3 attacks total.
Q1083
D&D V5
For the monsters (bad guys) weapons what does the number before the damage dice mean?
Please see the scans I have attached, there is a circle around the number I have a question about. I have scanned the action part goblin and Bugbear stat bock.
Please if you are going to refer me to a page number please note I only have the rule book PDF.
Thank you
Moonwatcher
A1083: See page 6 of the DM basic rules PDF, specifically the paragraph following "Hit." under "Melee and Ranged Attacks" sub-heading.
You have the option of taking average damage or rolling damage; for this reason, both the average damage (that being the number you have circled) and the die expression are presented.
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Q 1084
When using a poisoners kit, and tinting the tip of a dart with poison, what are the michanics for damage when the dart hits an enemy...what is the DC to resist the poison, how long does the poisoned condition last, ETC?
DrgnwatcherXalim wrote:
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Q1085 When you cast the spell "Hunter's mark" does the creature you cast it on know that you have cast it, and when you are tracking it is there a range requirement?
Dethscythe7734 wrote:
Q1086 Does a cleric's alignment have to match his deity by some degree? IE does a cleric of Umberlee have to be CE or is there leeway?
A1086:There's no alignment limitation.
Q1087: Can a 5th level arcane trickster get the benefit from both uncanny dodge and blade ward to reduce the damage of an attack.
Miladoon wrote:
Miladoon wrote:
A1087: Yes you should take 1/4 damage. Because both uncanny dodge and blade ward halve the attack's damage, you will have two ways of modifying the damages but should still take 50% of the damage not 25% because you roll the damage die or dice, add any modifiers, and apply the damage to your target. (PHB pg. 106) Exemple: Orc hits you for 20 slashing damage uncanny dodge halve the attack's damage to 10 blade ward halve the attack's damage to 10 You take 10 slashing damage.
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OoftaMeg wrote:
Hi guys ; a simple question :
I wanna play a warlock but i have a problem whis my familiar.
If i cast the spell "Find familiar" it said my pet cant use attack but it can make all other actions.
If i check details at end of my handbook and check ability of each Pet i can summon , all off them have Bite attack or Claws attack.
In fact i want to know if i can attack with my familiar ... ?
Thx
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EzechielDantan wrote:
I can't find Swarm Rules for 5.0 for things liek Ants and Spiders. Did I miss them or are they pending?
dafrca wrote:
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AaronOfBarbaria wrote:
Is there a benefit to having an arcane focus? from what I can gather some abilities would need one such as the Song of Rest for a Bard but there is nothing specific in either chapter 5 or 10 on why a sorcerer would need one for instance, but it says in the sorcerer section it is an equipment option. would the lightning struck wood for witch bolt spell be considered such?
BodeB wrote:
Q1089: When adding a halfdragon template to a character that is using the variant human rule to get an extra feat and skill point does adding the template remove them because they are not a numerical statistic?
DMxingyi wrote:
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Avross wrote:
EzechielDantan wrote:
that is what i was thinking, but my player is very particular about wording and definition of words. and by the defition of the word they are not a statisitc. A statisitc is a number, they are not numbers.... it is becoming a fusterating arugement as we both are in total disagrement.
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Q1090
Can a "none-rogue" use Thieves Tools to open a lock(and that Character isn't proficient with Thief Tools)?
I would say no, but the rules only states that you can do so just without the + proficiency bonus (so years of practice only gives +2 to +6? And thats it)
Same question goes for the rest of the Tools/Proficiencies? I my self would say no or make the DC pretty hard.
How do you guys handle this?
Proficiency is required to open locks (page 49 basic rules) but not to disarm traps (page 51 basic rules, you add proficiency bonus).
Where in the 5E MM are monster sizes?
Page 6 says its in the stat block, but I cant find it in any of the stat blocks I looede at,
including mosnters that are obviously larger then normal like Ogres and Giants.
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Q1091: Can you put barding on a mount you summon via find steed? If yes, what happens to it when the steed gets unsummoned? Does it go with the steed, or does it get left behind?
Q1092: XP value of monsters with a CR of 21+.
Which value is correct? The one mentioned in the DMG, or those mentioned in the entry of each monster? For example, Ancient Red Dragon is worth 62,000 xp in the DMG, but only 36,500 xp in its entry in the MM (and also on page 303 of the DMG...)
Q1092: XP value of monsters with a CR of 21+.
Which value is correct? The one mentioned in the DMG, or those mentioned in the entry of each monster? For example, Ancient Red Dragon is worth 62,000 xp in the DMG, but only 36,500 xp in its entry in the MM (and also on page 303 of the DMG...)
Does repeated use spells count as "attacking" or "casting a spell"?
i.e. would call lighting's repeated casts break sanctuary?
pukunui wrote:
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mellored wrote:
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I'm a druid with proficiency in constitution saving throws (via feat) and my con score is 20 so i have a +5. being lvl 5 makes my ST bonus a +8, if i wild shape in a wolf with con score 12 (+1), my ST is still +8 or +4(3 proficiency and +1 from wolf con score)?
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Q1094:
PHB, p. 195 - Shoving a Creature (Attack Action)
"Using the Attack action, you can make a special melee attack to shove a creature, either to knock it prone or to push it away from you..."
Jhishma wrote:
Q1095: When a character is crafting an item can he hire hirelings to assist the process? ex: Character wants to create an uncommon item, he hires 3 skilled hirelings for 5 days. he (25gp/day progress) plus the 3 hirelings (3*25gp/day progress, or 75gp) will reach the 500gp completion mark within 5 days.
mellored wrote:
Orethalion wrote:
A1095: Yes, people can be hired to help you craft something.
Keep in mind, however, that crafting magical items has much more specific requirements - a particular level, and having spell slots - so is likely to result in higher prices than a typical skilled hireling if such folk are available for hiriing at all.
Q1096: Easy question, I think.
I am a Rogue. I use Sneak Attack on my turn during my attack action. I have the Sentinel feat. An enemy triggers the Sentinel feat. I attack. Can I use Sneak Attack on this attack (assuming I have advantage and/or an ally within 5 feet)?
Q1097
If I have the "crossbow expert" feat, can I use a shield and a hand crossbow and use my attack action to attack with the hand crossbow and then use my bonus action to attack again with the same hand crossbow?
guachi wrote:
A1096: Yes.
A1097: You'll have to ask your DM about doing that with a shield equipped (some require your character have a hand free to load the crossbow, but others - such as I -do not), but crossbow expert absolutely allows you to fire the same hand crossbow twice.
Zachary74 wrote:
A1097:
You'll likely get differing answers here about even wielding a hand crossbow + shield or two hand crossbows. But I think we all agree that "Ask your DM" is the right answer.
As to the other question - the feat says you can ignore the loading property and then the feat also says you need a loaded hand crossbow. Since drawing ammunition is part of the attack you could, if the hand crossbow was already loaded, fire and THEN draw the ammunition (and load. but you ignore loading... ) so the hand crossbow would never be unloaded (even if you ignore that property...). Or, as mentioned, use your object interaction. So, yes, you can in principle fire the same hand crossbow as a bonus action.
Is a monsters special trait: innate spellcasting still vulnerable to counterspell, dispel magic as normal spellcasting is?
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Zachary74 wrote:
Q1099: Extend Spell
Can I spend more than one sorcery point when casting a spell with the metamagic feature, Extend Spell? So, casting a 1 minute spell using 2 sorcery points would extend the duration to 4 minutes.
Note: There is only one spell that can be doubled to 24 hours, and that is only one feature of the Creation spell.
Q1100
Can a lightfoot halfling use its bonus action from Cunning Action to hide behind a fellow medium sized ally party member in order to gain advantage on their next attack? If so, would the hide check be verses the monster's passive perception or verses a normal perception check? Thanks.
A1099: No.
None of the metamagic options state that you can spend sorcery points on their effect more than once per usage, which means that no such option is possible.
A1100: Yes a lightfoot halfling can hide behind a medium size creature.
Yes Cunning Action can be used to hide as a bonus action.
Typically stealth is rolled against passive perception, and an active roll of perception is made if a creature is spending an action trying to find something/someone hidden.
Important note: If you are hiding behind an ally, you are going to be attacking at advantage but your target will have cover provided by your ally because if your ally isn't blocking enough of your enemy for it to have cover against your attack, then your ally isn't blocking enough of you for your intended target to not immediately see you and thus make you being hidden impossible.
AaronOfBarbaria wrote:
Zachary74 wrote:
R1092: Wow. Normally, I'd say that specific trumps general...but to put some more clarity on this. Delazar is referencing the fact that there is a discrepancy in XP awards.
For a Ancient Red Dragon (CR24), I see the following awards:
Monster Manual:
p9 - Standard "Experience Points by Challenge Rating" table states CR24 creature is worth 62,000 XP
p97 - Ancient Red Dragon entry states CR24 (36,500 XP)
DMG: Monster Lists (Appendix B)
p304 - Under Mountain Monsters, Ancient Red Dragon entry states CR24 (36,500 XP)
p309 - Under Challenge 24 Monsters (62,000 XP), Ancient Red Dragon is listed.
I think I saw the "Experience Points by Challenge Rating" table in there as well, but can't find it now
R1092: The issue of experience value discrepencies is a simple one: there is no text in the books that suggest creatures of same CR are intended to have differing XP values. In fact, the opposite is true:
Monster Manual page 9 wrote:
mellored wrote:
Looking to create a mock psionic using a great old one warlock/enchantment focused wizard and was wondering if there is any guide or further information on the charmed status.
I have quite a few questions regarding this but I'll start with this one,
"Persuading" a charmed person to kill someone for me would be affected by allignment, would it not?
What I mean is asking someone of a good alignment to kill someone simply because I "asked" as obvious a no as I think? As well the opposite for someone of an evil allignment?
RufusRockbottom wrote:
RufusRockbottom wrote:
I apologize, as I'm certain these questions have been asked before, but I can't find a damn thing with the search function in this forum ...
1) Does the halfling's nimbleness trait make them immune to attacks of opportunity? One of my players thought it might, but I didn't see that in the rules, so I said no. He was cool with that ruling, but I just wanted to make sure I was doing that right.
2) Does the increased damage for critical hits apply to all attacks, including spells? Or just weapon attacks?
Thanks much!
TheophilusCarter wrote:
OoftaMeg wrote:
TheophilusCarter wrote:
Can Shadow Step be used outside of combat?
Krazyskooter wrote:
AaronOfBarbaria wrote:
Krazyskooter wrote:
Bloodscythe has hit the important point, but to follow up a bit:
Krazyskooter wrote:
Does a monks/barbs unarmored defense stack witha rogues uncanny dodge due to uncanny dodge not being a resistance?
Q1101
My party just leveled up to 5th level and many of the PC's gained an extra attack (i.e. a barbarian, fighter, and my sorceror just gained "Haste" which grants an extra action for attack/dodge/etc.) but we don't know how the "extra attack" is handled. My DM is saying that we are able to swing twice at the same target (and ONLY the target of our first attack) and we PC's are saying that we can choose a different target to use the extra attack for; meaning we attack one target and use our extra attack to swing on the guy next to him. What do you think? I hope the question makes sense...
A1101: Extra Attack let you attack twice when you take the Attack action, and each attack can be against same or different targets since the ability doesn't say otherwise.
Krazyskooter wrote:
RufusRockbottom wrote:
Q102 Does the spell Alter Self grant the abilities such as granting darkvision if a human uses it to assume the form of a dwarf? The spell says that it doesnt change statistics using the "Change Appearance" form of the spell and yet you can grow gills to breath underwater using the "Aquatic Adaptation" form of the spell, so I wasn't sure.
A1102: Alter self has three distinct options for its effects which are each fully contained within a single paragraph, clearly labeled, and have no overlap with each other.
If you use the change appearance option, you get what is listed in that paragraph, and nothing else. So no, you don't get darkvision for looking like a dwarf.
You only look like a Dwarf (whatever), but aren't one. Polymorph, on the other hand, would grant you darkvision.
Q103 If you have resistance to a damage type from two different features, such as being Dragonborn and the Totem Barbarians Bear Totem, how do you calculate it? Is it 1/4 damage, immunity, or still just 1/2?
Q104 If you have a feature that lets you ignore an energy resistance, does it also ignore immunity?
fargus wrote:
fargus wrote:
AaronOfBarbaria wrote:
I am curious as to how some people are handling this or as to how it should be handled...
Moving Around Other Creatures: Whether a creature is a friend or an enemy, you can't willingly end your move in another creatures space.
Q1: What if said creature is dead, unconcious, or prone?
Q2: If you can occupy the space of a dead, unconcious, or prone creature, what if said creature is revived or attempts to stand?
Q3: If you can't end your move in a dead, unconcious, or prone creatures square, can you move into said creatures square (obviously difficult terrain), perform some action, and then move out of square to end your move so you're not in a creatures square?
Q4: Would the previous scenario mean that the occupant of another dead, unconcious, or prone creatures square be considered Squeezing into a Smaller Space?
Thank you.
OoftaMeg wrote:
Wonderbringer wrote:
Does the feat grappler and an enlarge spell cast on me mean I can grapple a huge creature?
And by that logic shrink a colossal creature to huge and grapple with it?
Q#1110 - I need claification on the Ranger's Favored Enemy Language.
If a Ranger takes two races of humanoid , insead of a group type, do they get two extra languages (one from each enemy type) or just one?
Thank you for your time.
Tigra_Jhalavar wrote:
Q1111
If a party member fell to 0 hitpoints and became unconcious, what would happen if I cast Polymorph on him or her and chose something like a bear? Would they wake up with the full hit points of a bear? Would they suspend making death saves? If they had already made a certain number of death saves would those successes and failures be reset?
A1111: The creature should regain conciousness since it assumes the hit points of its new form, and the death saving throws would reset to zero.
slumgum wrote:
SilentSin wrote:
Q 1112 How do I calcuate the CR values? There is an archmage that appears to be 17th level on page 342 of MM but has a CR12 value and I don't see the conversion formula for this or other classed "people". Thanks
Q1113
While I understand that you can interact with one object in the environment for free, does that also limit the drawing of weapons?
For example, if I throw 2 weapons can I draw 2 new ones or only 1?
Thanks
Renko_Usamimi wrote:
Tigra_Jhalavar wrote:
A1112: CR is calculated roughly, and is then fine-tuned to its final value through playtesting.
Whether dealing with classed or non-classed characters, CR is calculated as the average of defensive CR and offensive CR. Calculation of those are:
Defensive CR: Find effecttive average hit points on the table found on page 274 of the DMG, adjust Defensive CR by 1 for every 2 points the creature's AC differs from the AC on the same row as the effective average hit points (remembering to include any special traits that count towards CR as increased AC).
Offensive CR: find the creatures average damage (over 3 rounds, if the creature's damage varies significantly each round such as a spellcaster might) on the page 274 table, adjust Offensive CR by 1 for every 2 points the creature's attack bonus or save DC, whichever is more relevant to its ability to deal damage.
SilentSin wrote:
Chimerasame wrote:
Q1114: 5e PH pg 226 "Conjure Minor Elementals" - states that you summon elementals of CR1/4 to CR2, and "The DM has the creatures statistics". I looked in all my pockets, I can't find the stats for CR2 Elementals. I looked in the PH 5e (in the back with bats and what not), and in Monster Manual 5e "Elementals" entry on pg 124, but the Monster Manual Elementals are CR5, and no smaller ones are on offer. Any thoughts on where I can find pocket sized Elemental stats? Do I need to scale them down?? ugh. THanks!
so grappling and knocking prone reduces your movement speed too 0. From my understanding of raw the freedom of movement spell becomes useless of your pinned because you have 0 movement and it requires you to spend 5ft of movement to get out of a grapple. Well if your pinned you have 0 movement so you have none to spend to use freedom of movement. This sounds very broken to me, is that correct and could anyone link me to any information that clarifies this please?
so grappling and knocking prone reduces your movement speed too 0. From my understanding of raw the freedom of movement spell becomes useless of your pinned because you have 0 movement and it requires you to spend 5ft of movement to get out of a grapple. Well if your pinned you have 0 movement so you have none to spend to use freedom of movement. This sounds very broken to me, is that correct and could anyone link me to any information that clarifies this please?
A1114: Conjure minor elementals summons elementals (the creature type), not just elementals (such as the creature's named air elemental, fire elemental, and so forth).
The stats you're looking for are things like mephits and magmin.
DMxingyi wrote:
Q1115: Does using a staff, for example a staff of fire counts as casting a spell for the purposes of metamagic? Does it count for the purposes of Elemental affinity?
Q1116: Cunning Action and similar bonus actions you get from class features: can you still perform them while Wild Shaped?
amberlink9 wrote:
Aavarius wrote:
A1115: Yes and yes.
A1116: Yes.
Aristomachus wrote:
guachi wrote:
Q1124: I see the Subraces get bonuses and habilities on top of the parent race with absolutly no drawback. Is that correct?
Q1125: How does Human and Half-Elf match this unbalance in power of the Subraces compared to the normal races, since they don´t have subrace powers of their own?
A1124: Yes
A1125: The human and half-elf offer flexibility in that they give either more ability score bonus, or a bonus to ability score of your choice. The human also has the alternative to offer a free feat and skill. So greater customizability basically.
mellored wrote:
I can see it going either way, too. I can't say I'd get too vexed either way. I think sharpshooter only works with ranged weapon attacks and this spell may be the only instance in the rulebook where this issue would come up.
How about rider damage like sneak attack or hunter's mark?
I have a few questions about Monk of four elements abilities, they formulated quite vaguely.
Elemental Attunement:
«Create a harmless, instantaneous sensory effect related to air, earth, fire, or water, such as a shower of sparks, a puff of wind, a spray of light mist, or a gentle rumbling of stone.»
Q1126 Does «harmless» means that I can’t for example blind my enemy with sparks or small cloud of mist?
Q1127 Is it necessary that effect should be weak and quiet, or it may be for example sound of crumbling rocks?
«Instantaneously light or snuff out a candle, a torch, or a small Campfire»
Q1128 Does this ability only for candles, torches and campfire, or they mean just small fire? Can I make ropes that bind me to burn? Or ignite an enemy's shirt-sleeve?
«Chill or warm up to I pound of nonliving material for up to I hour.»
Q1129 To what temperature? For example is it possible to chill someone’s clothes so that can cause colds if he will not undress? Or heat the hilt so hot that it will be hurt to keep?
«Cause earth, fire, water, or mist that can fit within a I-foot cube to shape itself into a crude form you designate for 1 minute.»
Q1130 Does «earth» also means stones, and «water» mean Ice?
Q1131 Does «shape» mean that element just will take the form or it also include changes in state of matter? Can I turn water in ice or mist with this ability?
Q1132 Can I only shape material or also make it move? For example create a small man from clay and make it dance, or create a ghost from mist and make it dash on someone?
«Shape the Flowing River: As an action, you can spend I ki point to choose an area of ice or water no larger than 30 feet on a side within 120 feet of you. You can change water to ice within the area and vice versa, and you can reshape ice in the area in any manner you choose. You can raise or lower the ice's elevation, create a fill in a trench, erect or flatten a wall, or form a pillar. The extent of any such changes can't exceed half the area's largest dimension For example, if you affect a 30-foot square, you can create a pillar up to 15 feet high, raise or lower the square's elevation by up to 15 feet, dig a trench up to 15 feet deep, and so on. You can't shape the ice to trap or injure a creature in the area.»
Q1133 Does «Injure» means «make wounds»? Can I just make water to create a helmet of ice around enemies head and make him suffocate, or freeze water that he just drink? Does prohibition on trap mean that I cant create a pit and left enemy inside, or create a 15 feet column under his legs? Can i make a lances of ice and hereafter push enemy on it?
«Water Whip. You can spend 2 ki points as a bonus action to create a whip of water that shoves and pulls a creature to unbalance lt. A creature that you can see that is within 30 feet of you must make a Dexterity saving throw. On a failed save, the creature takes 3d 10 bludgeoning damage, plus an extra 1d10 bludgeoning damage for each additional ki point you spend, and you can either knock it prone or pull it up to 25 feet closer to you. On a successful save, the creature takes half as much damage, and you don't pull It or knock it prone.»
Q1134 If distance between monk and enemy is 10 feet, can he throw enemy at 15 feet back behind monk?
Volfram8 wrote:
guachi wrote:
Volfram8 wrote:
Q1135
I cant believe no one has asked this before but when I search "two weapon fighting" it does not bring up any results. When fighting with two weapons and both are light do you get the ability modifier and the proficiency modifier on the second attack role. I know you don't get the bonus for damage but i can't find anything that specifies what the second attack gets? Sorry if this is a redundant questions
Artemis01 wrote:
Q1136: I'm a multiclass Paladin and Rogue. If I chose the "Thief" path for the Rogue and got the "Fast Hands" ability where I can use an item as a bonus action (like drink a potion) as part of my cunning action could I use my lay on hands as a bonus action? Logic would make me think if I had time to use an item or drink a potion that I could just put my hands on someone for LoH. Maybe I'm the only one that makes sense too or maybe that would be too powerful so I thought I would ask. Thanks in advance!
A1136: By the rules, no. Perhaps lay on hands is an action because it takes longer than a bonus action might; it's not something that can be sped up. Perhaps it's an action because it requires both hands. For whatever reason, it doesn't look like it would work with Fast Hands.
However, it's not completely ludicrous or implausible so perhaps your DM would agree.
Q1137: Regarding spells known vs. spells prepared. The tables are very clear on how many cantrips and spells you may have prepared for each level. When it comes to the list of spells which a caster may select from, I am less sure. With Wizards, it seems pretty clear that you have a book of spells of a certain number, and that you add to it as you level or by discovering spells somewhere. With clerics/druids, since they gain their spells from prayer, I am not as sure. Can they simply alter their prepared list by prayer? In other words, can they change their spells without having to discover them or through leveling, simply by praying? If at first level I didn't choose to start with a spell, can I take a long rest and pray and then just trade out spells from the complete list of spells?
guachi wrote:
thespis42 wrote:
Can someone go into detail about the grease spell? It just seems a little overpowered and ridiculous...
Bioberg wrote:
KeepTheEdge wrote:
Q1138: If there is an enemy near some bad area (such as an Evard's Black Tentacles spell zone) and I shove the enemy into that area, do they get a saving throw to not go in?
Q1139: In the same example, if the zone stipulates that an enemy takes the damage of the zone or is affected by the zone when they enter it, would this also trigger from being forced into the zone?
Q1140: If there is an enemy near a pit and I shove the enemy into the pit, do they get a saving throw to not go in?
Q1141: If there is an enemy near my ally and I choose to shove my ally (using the rules for shoving) can the ally willingly fail their check to not be shoved, so that I do shove them?
Q1142: If the ally in Q1141 does willingly allow itself to be shoved, would that still be considered 'forced movement' for the putpose of avoiding an opportunity attack?
Undrhil wrote:
KeepTheEdge wrote:
Undrhil wrote:
Q1143: I tried to post earlier but it doesn't seem to have shown up. My question is a super newbie one regarding spellcasting. I can't seem to find a simply laid out description of what exact rolls need to be made in order to cast spells. Do all spells require the caster to make a roll for success? If so, what value is the caster rolling to beat? and what exactly are the modifyers added to the casting roll? On top of that, what saves are rolled by the target of the spell and what modefyers are used for that?
The rule book seems to mention "some" spells needing an attack roll but none of the spell descriptions seem to mention these attack rolls.
I've kind of pieced together that characters have a DC deriveed from taking 8 + your proficiency modifyer + your spellcasting abillity modifyer. But what is this value used for? Is it the magic equivelent of AC? The spellcasting section of the handbook goes into so much detail about theoretical targeting and what-not, yet doesn't seem to clearly lay out what the player actually needs to roll to cast his spells. If anyone could walk through what a player physically needs to do in terms of rolls and where the numbers come from, that would be amazing. Cheers!
A1143: There are three basic ways for a spell to do its thing.
1 - The spell happens with no dice rolling necessary - find familiar, globe of invulnerability, freedom of movement.
2 - The spell requires a die roll and the caster gets to roll the die. This would be an attack and the spell should say whether it's a ranged spell attack or melee spell attack. This is resolved very much like a weapon attack. Roll a d20, add your proficiency bonus based on your character level, add your spell casting ability modifier (cha, int, or wis). If it equals or exceeds the target's AC the spell effect happens. Examples include fire bolt, inflict wounds, scorching ray.
3 - The spell requires a die roll and the target gets to roll the die. These are spells that require a saving throw instead of an attack roll. (Aside - D&D uses three different terms when referring to dice rolling - check, roll, or throw. Specifically, ability check, attack roll, saving throw). Generally, it's used for indirect damaging attacks like fireball or lightning bolt or anything else that might be dodgeable or mental attacks like hypnotic pattern or eyebite or something like poison where you attempt to resist the effects.The caster sets a spell DC (which is something like AC but for a spell) where the target number is 8 + proficiency + spell ability modifier. Each spell targets a particular ability score. Similar to an attack, the target rolls d20 + proficiency bonus (but only if proficient in saves of that ability) + ability modifier.
Thanks for the explination Guahi! That all makes a lot of sense now. I didn't realise that your armour class is used against spells, it makes me feel a little less worried about my Barbarian being targeted by casters.
Thanks.
Q1144: Hey - totally new player here. I'm just going over the D&D 5E Starer Set Rulebook and something isn't quite making sense to me. It says you cannot end your turn on the same space... But what is a space? Everything seems to be in increments of 5 feet. So is this saying if an enemy is 30 feet away, a player couldn't move 30 feet and attack? They'd have to move 25 feet and attack? It's just that the idea of a space is a little confusing since I'm not playing a board game here - this is all in our heads, so I'm wondering what a space is defined as.
Wizzykin67 wrote:
Q1145: in another thread, someone has been claiming that there is a "dev FAQ", but they haven't provided a link to it and I can't seem to find it with goodle searches. Does such a thing exist? It sounds like something I'd be interested in going over.
A1145: The closest I know is http://www.sageadvice.eu/ which compiles every tweeted response to a question from the devs.
Wizzykin67 wrote:
Q1146: About Multiclassing. As far as I understand, if I have a cleric 9/Druid 11, I will have access to level 5 spells as cleric, level 6 spells as druid, and will have spells per day as a level 20 caster on both classes.
turri wrote:
mellored wrote:
turri wrote:
mellored wrote:
mellored wrote:
Q1147, About the WarCaster Feat:
" You can perform the somatic components of spells even when you have weapons or a shield in one or both hands"
What's the deal here? he could just sheat his weapon, cast the spell and unsehat again right? couldn't find the rules for sheat/unsheat weapons in the PHB
turri wrote:
paulstrait wrote:
Yes, but then when a creature provokes an attack of opportunity you might not have your weapon equipped.. The Warcaster Feat also comes with two other things you might find useful.
Q1148, arming undead. the MM states a skeleton can wear armor and use weapons and that a zombie will use a weapon placed in its hands but it does not say they can they wear armor. if i put armor on a zombie will it be at disadvantage in its attack?
A1148: If you are the DM, you decide this answer and whatever you decide is correct. If you are not the DM, ask your DM.
As a DM, I find it useful to consider a monster to be proficient in using whatever bits and bobs I've decided to describe them as using.
Q1149, unseen servant.
#1] the spell unseen servant does not specify a size, can you make a tiny, small or large servant?
#2] can the servant 'fly' or must it 'walk' on the ground
Q1150, Healing spells being classified as Evocation/Conjuration
Having had a look through the PHB, it can be seen that a number of spells; Cure Wounds, Prayer of Healing, Heal, and a number of other healing based spells are classified as being Evocation spells. However, page 118 describes Evocation as "....magic that creates powerful elemental effects such as bitter cold, searing flame...."
Necromancy, meanwhile, is described "...explores the cosmic forces of life, death and undeath. As you focus your studies...you learn to manipulate the energy that animates all living things."
Even more confusingly, Mass Cure Wound and Mass Heal are listed as Conjuration spells.
Should these spells be classified as Evocation and/or Conjuration, and if so, what is the reasoning behind this, given the elemental nature of the rest of the evocation or conjuration spell trees? Why would these effects not be necromantic in nature?
celtwarrior wrote:
Q1150 :im playing as a hexblade in d&d 3.5, and i want know if i can use a two handed weapon and cast spells with gestual components??
i thought yes because armored mages can cas with bucklers without arcane failure, but doenst say about two handed wepon..
turgoncid wrote:
Does anyone know of person, forum, blog, that have high res files so I can print out the maps in 1 inch grid from M.O.P, Hoard, and Rise?
Bioberg wrote:
SilentSin wrote:
celtwarrior wrote:
SilentSin wrote:
mellored wrote:
Q1151: Conjure Animals and similar spells. I'm fairly sure how this should work and I've read these spells over and over quite a bit (see my sig) but I was challenged by a DM in a Facebook group. His argument was that DMs choose what animals/fey/elementals appear for the various conjuration spells. He thinks this is how it is RAW. However, I see nothing in the spell that actually indicates who chooses what creatures appear, only what number and CR appear. Because of that, I think it falls to the player. I think he's absolutely wrong. Anything to support either side of this? Thanks!
IxidorRS wrote:
IxidorRS wrote:
IxidorRS wrote:
Hey there,
In the 5th E, am I correct in saying that a Blink Dog is now just considered a beast and therefore allowable for a Ranger to use as a companion?
Thanks,
Lazurus.
LazurusRising wrote:
One of my PCs just had his Intelligence score reduced to 0 by an Intellect Devourer. They're a 3rd level party, and don't have access to any magic that could restore his ability score. Is such ability score damage permanent in 5E, unless cured by magic, or do scores return gradually, as in some previous editions? Not sure if it's time to roll up a new sorcerer.
TheKingOfDurf wrote:
Noctaem wrote:
Just a friendly reminder to please number your questions with the next available number after the previous question.
It does help. When this thread was first created after the transition from the playtest forums to the new 5E forums, I tried to keep up with this thread and answer questions when I could, but it's grown so huge that it can be hard to keep up with, especially when there are questions randomly mixed with no number system.
So please help keep things orderly. Even if it doesn't seem like much, it does help.
Q1153:
TheKingOfDurf wrote:
Q1154: Does the superiority die from Martial Adept scale with the Battle Master archetype to become d8-d12, or remain d6 forever, if taken before the archetype is chosen?
ObeseBoyWonder wrote:
A1154: The language of "if you already have superiority dice" is likely the point of confusion - consider it not as a matter of timing (i.e. you got to Combat Superiority before you got to the Martial Adept feat), but as a matter of reason why you have superiority dice (i.e. do you have them without this feat, or is this feat the only reason you have one).
Q1155: Mostly to confirm, but when the spell Enhance Ability is cast, the Bull's Strength enhancement only grants advantage on Strength checks, not Strength-based melee attacks and Stength saves, correct?
A1155: Correct.
Q1156: New to 5th Edition. I have tried searching both the Forums and Google for the answer with no luck. What is the attack bonus for Extra Attacks beyond the first? Is it as previous editions where it is -5 for each new attack, or do all attacks in 5th edition use the same bonus (Proficiency + Ability Score + Misc)?
A1156: All attacks use the same to hit. There is no inherent penalty to hit with "Extra Attack" or any other multiple attack options.
Q1157 If you cast polymorph on an unconcious party member would they then be awake in their new form on the next turn? Would this prevent death saving throws from needing to be rolled since the target is using the HP pool of the new form?
Q1158 Do spell attacks like firebolt or eldritch blast allow you to use sneak attack with it or is that for only physical attacks?
Thanks!
A1158: Can't get sneak attack on a spell because:
Basic Rules, p. 27 wrote:
Muboshi wrote:
Two questions about two spells:
Enhance Ability. Do you get advantage on saving throws to the stat you improve? Or is it all checks except for saving throws?
Moonbeam. The text says the creature takes damage when it first moves into the space or when it starts its turn there. If the moonbeam is casted directly on top of an enemy, would they take damage both when the spell is cast and when they begin their turn, or just one of the two?
Zakon05 wrote:
Q1158: If my wizard is inside of a Darkness spell, can I still cast a fireball into a hex of my choice outside of the darkness? Say I know that before darkness went up, a hex 100 feet away was the center of a bunch of bad guys, can I accurately put a fireball there even though I can no longer see that hex?
texaspoet wrote:
SilentSin wrote:
Basic Rules, p. 80 wrote:
Avross wrote:
Kalissa_Marshall wrote:
EzechielDantan wrote:
Q1160 [i hope], minor conjuration, as the 2nd level alblity of the conjuration wizard. can a object be made that starts off 3 feet or less on a side but then is unfolded to somethingn longer? maybe a foldable 11 foot plank? the image link below is an example but for d&d it would be something simpler
http://i00.i.aliimg.com/photo/217675273/Multi_use_Foldable_Ramp_Set.jpg
celtwarrior wrote:
Bloodscythe wrote:
Q1161 Can I summon an Elephant with any spell?
With Conjure Animals the max CR is 2 and casting it at higher levels only increase the number of animals not the CR.
Q1162 Would be unbalanced if in higher levels change number of animals for CR at the same proportion?
Q1163 How fire damage works? In 3.5 it was 1d6 per turn, but now in Fireball it only says that objects get ignited but do not explain what ignition does.
A1162: Balance issues aren't a simple question, IMHO, so I don't have a simple answer.
A1163: The unattended object burns up. Since Fireball doesn't affect worn or carried items, the only time it may be a concern is a room full of unattended flammable objects (such as a library, for example).
Q1164: Consider a rogue/warlock; Assassinate + Eldritch Blast works?
Q1165, G r i m H a r v e s t, when you kill one or more creatures with a spell of 1st level or higher, what constitutes a being killed by a spell? sure if a magic missile kills that is straight forward, but what about flaming sphere? after it is cast it can be controlled by command to move around and do more damage if it kills after the time of casting does it count as killed by a spell? what about a skeleton created by animate undead, if it kills does that count as killed by a spell?
Thanezak wrote:
celtwarrior wrote:
Q1166, Eldritch Knight casting with hands full. does the Eldritch Knight get to cast spells if their hands are filled with weapon[s]/[sheild]? the class feature W a r M a g i c
[...when you use your action to cast a cantrip, you can make one weapon attack as a bonus action] seems to imply that is the case.
A1166: The implication you think you are seeing does not exist - nothing in the war magic feature talks about having a shield in the hand that isn't holding your weapon.
You have a hand free to cast the spell as normally required... you just also happen to have a weapon in your other hand to attack with (or you actually have the war caster feat and can cast even though you don't have a free hand)
celtwarrior wrote:
AaronOfBarbaria wrote:
celtwarrior wrote:
AaronOfBarbaria wrote:
celtwarrior wrote:
Quick Question: one of the NPC's has bane cast on them, and they fail the save, so they have the d4 penalty, can they still hit critically? i thought yes because a 20 roll of the die is an automatic critical
celtwarrior wrote:
tussler21557 wrote:
AaronOfBarbaria wrote:
Q: Int he Paladin's "Divine Smite" it states "Starting at 2nd level, when you hit a creature with a melee weapon attack, you can expend one paladin spell slot to deal radiant damage to the target..." My question is, why does it HAVE to be a melee weapon? It seems more damage, in general, is done with melee weapons than with ranged, so technically, the Paladin wouldn't be breaking the game through smite-at-a-distance uses.
VetMichael wrote:
I'm new and have a really basic question: How do the 5th edition rules establish whether a player succeeds in casting a spell?
I've been told that the chance is 50% success at first level, 55% success at second level. THEN the creature being attacked by the spell rolls to determine if the spell succeeds in hurting it. So there's two different barriers to success. Can that be right?
I'm specifically interested in how this works in combat. But is it different when not in combat? (The spell was "Dissonant Whisper".)
Or is there normally no such "50%" restriction on the success of a spell?
2_Live_Khrushchev wrote:
VetMichael wrote:
tussler21557 wrote:
2_Live_Khrushchev wrote:
Thanks, Drunemeton and SilentSin!
Another question: If a character casts a spell, is he then unable to attack or cast a spell the next turn because he needs to rest?
2_Live_Khrushchev wrote:
2_Live_Khrushchev wrote:
Q1168: Is there anything in the general rules by RAW (outside of specific spells) that says if you aren't in line of effect to something created with a spell that it no longer works? As an example, the Blink spell after casting Conjure Minor Elementals. I command the summons verbally during the turn I cast the conjuration spell and again the turn I cast Blink. I then roll a 12 at the end of my turn and vanish to the Ethereal Plane. Do my conjurations continue to exist? Do they continue to follow my last command or only defend themselves? I have a feeling this is not properly addressed RAW, but thanks for any input.
IxidorRS wrote:
mellored wrote:
2 questions:
1. When a sorcerer with war caster gets a Opportunity Attack and uses war caster to cast a spell, can they apply twinned spell to it?
2. Can a multiclass warlock/sorceror convert warlock spell slots into sorcery points?
dev6500 wrote:
posineg wrote:
IxidorRS wrote:
Noctaem wrote:
A DM keeps having our 5e characters stab themselves in the leg or shoot their allies every time they roll a 1 on an attack. Page 194 of the PH says that a 1 is a guaranteed miss, but doesn't mention anything about a mandatory attack against your own team. Is there any basis in the rules for that?
2_Live_Khrushchev wrote:
2_Live_Khrushchev wrote:
Drunemeton wrote:
I had a question -
We are a pretty noob group still trying to figure out a lot of things.
We are doing a premade campaign, and I got a pre-built fighter (a human noble, neutral good iirc)
He starts with a Great axe, two handed weapon with 1d12 + 3 slashing damage
Earlier, our group killed a boss named Clarg (I think that is how you spell it), and I noticed he had a morning star equipped. I took it and decided to use that.
My dm (horribly mistaken) told me that damage on it was: 11 + 2D8 + 2, which I thought was incredibly OP so obviously I grabbed the hell out of it.
I later looked up on a website and noticed it was 1D8 Piercing/Slashing (which I am assuming you roll 1D8 for each damage type?)
TLDR:
My question is, the great axe had a +3 slashing damage 'bonus'....does the morning star have a bonus like this? How do you figure this out?
Also, is there any bonuses for using different weapon types? I noticed on a website earlier that FInesse weapons apparently allow you to sub dex/str for different rolls...but did not see anything like that for martial/two handed weapons.
Quick question:
When the bonus action is taken from two weapon fighting, do I need to roll against AC on that second attack as well? I realize that no modifiers are added to this roll. I can't find anywhere in the rules where it specifies. I am assuming you would and that it is not an automatic hit if you succeed on the first attack and not an automatic miss if you miss the first attack.
large_gnar wrote:
Eep1337 wrote:
I think this is Q#1175
Eep1337 wrote:
Can a Fighter use a Wand of Magic Missiles?
Q 1176: I generally play as a figher or rogue so I'm not sure about this option for magic users (which I've played, but not enought to know well); If say, a wizard uses his action and a spell slot on his turn during combat to cast a spell, can he still cast a reaction spell later that same round if attacked even though he already cast a spell this round and used a spell slot (assuming he has slots left)?
Luca wrote:
A 1176: Yes - unless prevented from taking reactions, or prevented from casting spells during the particular timing of the reaction spell casting (specifically if you cast a spell as a bonus action on your turn and then provoked an opportunity attack and wanted to use a reaction to cast shield against that attack you would be out of luck because of the specific rules attached to having cast a spell as a bonus action).
AaronOfBarbaria wrote:
Luca wrote:
AaronOfBarbaria wrote:
AaronOfBarbaria wrote:
OoftaMeg wrote:
Q1178 (at least, I think it's 1178):
Party setup:
4th level Druid, Circle of the Moon, Sentinel Feat
4th level Paladin, Mounted Combatant Feat
So here it is: our druid, thanks to his circle, can shapeshift into a CR1 bear, and he's got the Sentinel feat, so he's taking a free swipe per round when he's not the center of attention (which isn't actually that often, because, you know, BEAR). Our paladin has the Mounted Combatant feat which lets her redirect attacks that target her mount to herself.
My question, then: if the paladin is riding the druid-bear, and someone within 5 feet attacks the bear, the paladin changes the target of the attack to be herself. Does the attack, which is now targeting the paladin, provoke the Sentinel attack so the druid-bear gets a swipe?
Q 1181
I couldn't find anything in the DMG about the gold, labor, and time requirements to build roads. Did I completely miss it (page #?) or am I looking in vain? I tried esimating using the shorthand that roads in Ancient Rome are said to have cost the yearly salaries of ten soldiers per mile of road, which worked out to 7-11 thousand gold per mile.
Any ideas?
Q1180 (I think)
I've seen elsewhere on this board that a Monk's saving throw DC for Stunning Strike is based on wisdom but I didn't see that in the PHB. I tried searching this forum... sorry for the repeat question because I know this has been asked before. So if a monk's wisdom is 18 (+4) does that make the DC 10+4= 14, is the monk's proficiency bonus also added in to make it higher, or is there another method that's used?
A1178: Yeah, it looks that way. Mounted Combat allows the paladin in your example to become the target of an attack. Sentinal allows the bear to make a reactionary "melee" attack against anyone within 5 feet who attacks a target other than himself. Someone might argue that a bear's claw is not a melee weapon, but page 10-11 of the MM states that natural weapons count as weapons (at least, in RE to monster stat blocks, which the druid happens to be using).
A1180: The formula is on page 78 of the PHB, under "Ki," in the lower left corner.
Since the Monk's Stunning Strike is a ki-based feature, it uses the Monk's Ki save DC = 8 + proficiency bonus + Wisdom modifier (PHB, page 78)
Eep1337 wrote:
If I understand the rules right, a character with Plate Armor (AC 18) and a Shield (AC 2) has an armor class of 20. Usually there's a Dexterity Modifier that adds at least 1 AC. So you could easily have 21 AC as a starting character.
When a monster attacks, it usually uses a D20 for its attack roll.
So would the monster then have a zero percent chance of hitting the character?
Or am I just totally misunderstanding AC?
A#1181
Dexterity modifiers do not apply to heavy armour, so Plate Mail+Shield is AC20 regardless of Dexterity.
To Hit rolls are not just a d20 - they include Strength (or Dexterity) modifier + Proficiency Bonus. So an opponent with a Strength modifier of +4, say, and a proficiency bonus of +3, for example, would hit AC20 on a d20 roll of 13 or better. Even a low-level creature with no plusses to hit at all would still hit on a roll of a natural 20. So, no, AC20 is not "unhittable" at all.
2_Live_Khrushchev wrote:
Brunellus wrote:
Q#1182 i believe.
Do monster templates not raise the challenge score? It seems like a Half-red dragon hydra would be worth a few extra challenge points but from what i can see it stays the same.
aluopa wrote:
A 1182: Adjustments to the traits of a monster are not universally effective, so there can't be a specific adjustment to CR made by a template no matter what creature it is applied to - each creature will have to have their post-template statistics checked for change in CR.
To go into specific detail regarding half-dragon:
- blindsight and darkvision aren't likely to change CR
- Reistance to one type of damage might have an impact if the creature doesn't have any other resistances or immunities, but is likely not to change anything if it is added in addition to other resistances or immunities.
- languages don't affect CR.
- Breath weapon certainly can affect CR, but only if the damage of the breath weapon is significantly higher than the creatures normal method of attacking - for example, the sample half-dragon in the Monster Manual has an average damage per round of 20 from two longsword attacks and one shortsword attack, or 24 from the breath weapon, which means that the breath weapon isn't a significant enough difference to change its CR.
In Ranger's Natural explorer it says: "...Underdark."
Is Underdark an underworld as in any cave and tunnel? Or is it just a specific set of caverns located in a specific setting?
Thanks
ZickZak wrote:
Q 1183: Suppose an evocation wizard finds a staff of fire.
Can the wizard use 'sculpt spells' to exclude allies from blast radius when casting fireball spells from staff?
The racial stats in the PHB are +2 to one and +1 to another (in general), but the recent Eberron article detailed the races from that setting as +1 to two stats. Where is the disconnect, and which variety of racial stats is correct?
Lord Dreadman
BoldItalic wrote:
Q1184: When using wildshape if I'm carrying various equipment, backpacks, maybe even a box, it all merges into new form?
AaronOfBarbaria wrote:
Thanezak wrote:
Asperix wrote:
EzechielDantan wrote:
IxidorRS wrote:
[quote="IxidorRS"]
EzechielDantan wrote:
Q1185
Do Sculpt Spell from the Wizard features and Careful Spell from Sorcerer metamagic affect the caster of the spell, if he/she wishes it? They specifically say "cast a spell that affects other creatures that you can see", but it would seem to me that the first creature you would specifically train to NOT include in something like a Fireball would be yourself. Is this RAI? You are a creature and you can see yourself, but you are not an "other."
Which leads me into Q1186:
Can you apply the Careful Spell metamagic to the Wild Sorcerer Wild Magic table? Some of the percentile results indicate "You cast X spell on top of yourself" If you cast it, then can't you apply metamagic? Dropping Grease on top of yourself and spending 1 metamagic point to make you and everyone you like save it, while enemies not, seems useful.
LordDreadman wrote:
Q1187, moving a grappled creature, can you grapple a creature to prone? you can move a grappled 1/2 your movement so if you are grappling and you choose to fall prone can you drag your grappled creature with you?
Q1188, Incorporeal grapple, what happens when you grapple a Incorporeal creature? assuming you can grapple them [nothing in RAW says you can not] can you then move them? on the Incorporeals turn it can Incorporeal Movement out of grapple but before then can it be moved via grapple?
celtwarrior wrote:
celtwarrior wrote:
Talreign wrote:
Bloodscythe wrote:
Q1189 When a player wishes to hold an attack until an enemy does something, such as if they are waiting for their initiative to see if they are going to attack, and the enemy does indeed attack, does the enemy attack first or does the player? I didn't see this in the PH or DMG. Thank you!
Bloodscythe wrote:
A#1189
You can't "Hold Your Attack" as such, in 5e but you can, as your action, Ready an action (such as making an attack) to take place later in response to a specific condition. So you could say, for example, "I will ready an arrow, and if the bandit attacks anyone, I will shoot at the bandit." Then, when it gets to the bandit's turn, if he does indeed attack someone, you can shoot your arrow at him, as a reaction to his making an attack.
The rule is, that your reaction (shooting the arrow) occurs after the trigger (the bandit making an attack) has completed. You can't prevent him making the attack and even if your arrow kills him, his attack will still have happened. This is explained on p.193 of the PHB. "When the trigger occurs, you can either take your reaction right after the trigger finishes ..."
Talreign wrote:
Q1190 I've been looking at the Rules for Spellcasting. If a spell has a somatic component the Caster needs a free hand to cast the spell.
If you're equiped with a shield, does that count as a free hand?
The Cleric, the Paladin, and the Valorous Bard are proficient with shields, but won't be abe to use shields if they can't cast spells because of the shield.
Bloodscythe wrote:
A1190: Clerics and paladins can use a holy symbol engraved on their shield, which allows for their shield arm to be considered free for the purposes of somatic components on any spell that also has a material component that can be replaced by a spellcasting focus (those non-consumed components without specific cost) - and many DMs allow for somatic components to not be prevented by use of a spellcasting focus for spells which have a somatic component but not a material component even though the rules technically don't allow that.
Bards and all other spellcasters have two choices: A) keep the shield on one arm, free up your other hand to cast spells, or B) take the Warcaster feat.
celtwarrior wrote:
The description of incendiary cloud states:
"The cloud moves 10 feet directly away from you in a direction that you choose at the start of each of your turns."
So, which is it, directly away from you, or in a direction that you choose? Or do you only get to choose if you're standing at the center of the cloud?
MaXimillion_Zero wrote:
Bloodscythe wrote:
Orethalion wrote:
Orethalion wrote:
For determining caster levels in a multiclass character - are Arcane Trickster/Eldritch Knight levels divided separately, or together?
For example: an 18th level PC with 11 levels of EK and 7 levels of AT. Is it:
a) (11 + 7)/3 = 6 caster levels
-or-
b) 11/3 (rounded down) + 7/3 (rounded down) = 5 caster levels
AshParnell wrote:
Kostoglot wrote:
Orethalion wrote:
Bloodscythe wrote:
Q1192
Sorry if this has been asked before, but I couldn't really find a definitive answer. And the search function on these forums isn't working for me.
With the druid's wild shape ability, what constitutes a race feature? Specfically:
a) Does the druid get to use its race ability increases in wild shape form?
b) Does the druid get to use its class ability increases in wild shap form?
c) Does the druid get to use its feat ability increases in wild shape form?
d) Since all of the race abilities are listed as traits, are they also considered features? If not, what are race features?
I can see it both ways. The wild shape ability states the creature's physical stats replace your current stats, but it also states you retain class/race/other features while in animal form. Flavor wise, it would seem to make sense that a dwarf-turned-bear is a little tougher than an elf-turned-bear, but an elf-turned-bear is a little quicker.
Thanks.
Q1193
My party encountered some Merrow a few sessions ago, and our DM let us take their harpoons after we killed them. The damage for the harpoon in the Merrow stat block is 2d6, with a range of 20/60. Unlike the Bugbear's morningstar damage being a racial bonus, the Merrow seem to just have these 2d6 javelins. Are we right in assuming we can wield these as two-handed melee/one-handed throwing weapons with the 2d6 damage? And would martial weapon proficiency let us add our proficiency bonus to the attack roll?
fargus wrote:
OoftaMeg wrote:
fargus wrote:
Zachary74 wrote:
mellored wrote:
fargus wrote:
Bloodscythe wrote:
Orethalion wrote:
Talreign wrote:
mrpopstar wrote:
Question: As a Battlemaster, can you use your bonus action for Feinting attack (give yourself advantage next attack, add superiority die if you hit), then use your attack action for a Distracting strike (When you hit, give your ally advantage on their next attack, and add superiorty die to your hit) in the same round?
In other words, you would add both dice on the same "successful" attack? One being a bonus action, the other an attack action? Rules say you can use one maneuver per attack, and I am not sure if this is one attack with 2 superiority dice or two seperate actions modifing one attack?
I assume you could do a Distracting Strike first (assuming you hit) then use the bonus action to do a feinting attack for next round....on that following round, would you be prohibited from using a manuever since a hit would add a superiority die? Or could you then use another distracting strike assuming a hit? Thus adding 2 dice to one attack, using 2 combat round attacks??
If this is illegal, would it be Over Powered to allow since you would fly through your superiority dice fast?
What about this single combat round scenario:
(requires use of an attack action, a bonus action, a move action and a reaction and 4 superiority dice along with 4 different manuevers)
If I first use my attack action to do a Disarming attack first and I hit adding superiority dice to that attacks damage on a failed save thus disarming my enemy.
Then I next use a bonus action to do a feinting attack to give my next attack advantage and 1 superiority die of damage on a success.
Next I then use a move action along with Evasive Footwork (to raise my AC) to move away from that enemy in that same combat round to encourage an opportunity attack against me.(hoping for a miss to trigger Risposte)
May I now use my reaction to Riposte with my advantage from the feint attack and add 2 superiority dice to the damage if I hit?
(Effectively immitating Strider from Lord of the rings against the Orc that killed Borimer. Knocking the bow out of his hand, fighting close quarters, moving back to the tree, and then ducking under the resulting miss to finish him.)
Or am I now prohibited from using my reaction to Riposte(make an attack, add superiority die to damage) a missed opportunity attack against me? (since I have advantage and 1 superiorty die already "hanging" on that hit?) If not, would you get to add both superiority dice (1 from the feint, 1 from the Riposte)?
Edit: If illegal, I guess I could switch the bonus action for a second wind and make this play out properly.
JamesAleman wrote:
Q1195 Just wanted to confirm something about polymorph. Suppose the wizard polymorphs the party rogue into a giant ape. Does the rogue still get sneak attack in his new form? It appers from the spell description that everything in the new form replaces the orignal. In this case, rogue will get apes mental abilities too (int, wis, cha). Suppose wizard transforms the barbarian into a giant ape. Does the barbarian in new form able to reckless attack or use character feats?
Q1196: Slippery Ice. On page 110 of the DMG, it states that a creature that moves out onto slippery ice for the first time on its turn must make a Dex (Acrobatics) check to avoid falling prone. Since this is an ability check rather than a saving throw, does the creature need to spend an action to make the check? Usually the text states that an action needs to be spent but in this case it doesn't. However, most of the time when a creature makes an ability check, it requires an action, so I thought I'd ask since it's not clear. Also, I take it once you've made the check, if you stay on the ice, you don't have to keep making checks each round unless you go off the ice and then go back on again?
pukunui wrote:
alienux wrote:
Asperix wrote:
Q1197 I'm looking at Warlock prerequisites for Invocations. It says prereq is 12th level, does that mean Warlock 12th level or character level? I assume it means Warlock level, but just wanted to be sure.
EatDrinkPlay wrote:
I've got a quick question about the Arcane Trickster's Mage Hand Legerdemain. To the best of my summation ability, it works as follows:
Mage Hand Legerdemain (Conjuration)
Arcane Trickster Cantrip
Casting time 1 action
Range 30 ft. (Mage Hand disappears if it leaves range)
Components V, S
Duration 1 minute/10 rounds (no concentration required)
Mage Hand is invisible and appears anywhere within range that its caster designates.
Mage Hand can’t attack, activate magic items, or carry or move more than 10 lbs.
Mage Hand can (as either an action or as a bonus action granted by Cunning Action):
Open unlocked doors, windows, containers, etc.
Manipulate or carry one object.
Stow or retrieve an object (including an object worn or carried by another creature).
Pour the contents out of a vial (such as a potion).
Use thieves’ tools to pick locks and disarm traps within range (using its caster’s thieves’ tools and ability check).
Mage Hand's caster can perform any of these tasks without being noticed by a creature or creatures if he or she succeeds on a Dexterity (Sleight of Hand) check contested by Wisdom (Perception).
So...did I screw up anything and/or miss anything?
Thanks. =)
A#1198
- A Mage Hand is not invisible. It appears. That means you can see it,
- You can use your action to control the hand. That doesn't mean you can use your Cunning Action bonus action to do it. There are strict limits to what kinds of things you can do with that, and nowhere does it say that this is one of them.
- Nowhere does it say that you can use a Mage Hand to pick locks or pick pockets. That's not in the list of things it is capable of doing. Someone's pocket is not an open container, so it can't take things out of it. A Mage Hand can hold your thieves' tools for you but you couldn't pick a lock that way because you don't get any force-feedback from it so you can't gauge how to twist the tools. It's not a 30-foot pair of tongs, there's no physical connection between your hands and the Mage Hand. It's ingenious, I grant you, but you would have to argue that one out with your DM.
BoldItalic wrote:
Q1199: If a creature is large, it may wield a two handed weapon in one hand?
Thanezak wrote:
mrpopstar wrote:
Q1200, grappler feat. in the grappler feat on p167 in PHB, it says
"Creatures that are one size larger than you don’t automatically
succeed on checks to escape your grapple."
where does it say creatures one size larger automatically escape?
Basic rules page 74 (I don't have my PHB handy)
The target of your grapple must be no more than one
size larger than you, and it must be within your reach.
A1200,
OoftaMeg wrote:
A1200: That line of the grappler feat is an error. The grapple rules changed and it was meant to be removed to reflect that change, but was missed.
I don't know where to grab a quote on that, but it is info from the developers on the matter.
AaronOfBarbaria wrote:
A1201, A n i m a t e D e a d, the latter part of the spell states:
"To maintain control o f the creature for another
24 hours, you must cast this spell on the creature
again before the current 24-hour period ends. This
use o f the spell reasserts your control over up to four
creatures you have animated with this spell, rather than
animating a new one."
does this mean if more than 24 hours passes you forever lose control of the undead you created? or can it be used to regain control after a 24 hour period?
celtwarrior wrote:
A1201: You must cast the spell again within the appropriate time to maintain control.
If you do not cast the spell in time, you lose control.
There are currently no rules that I know of that cover gaining control of undead other than through the act of creating them.
Q1202 Is there any fifth edition rules for a PC making a Shield Guardian? The only mention of it I've found was the entry in the monster manual, but it only gave the cost of the master amulet, not the construct's cost. The magic item construction rules in the DM guide are so vauge on some things, I'm not really sure where to look.
AaronOfBarbaria wrote:
Does 4th-level-slot Divine Smite go to 6d8 against undead/fiends? 7d8 at 11th level with Improved Divine Smite? Or is it 5d8 period, and you just get to use lower-level slots to get there?
I am going between the DMG and PHB trying to interpret the rules on poisons, specifically involving dosage and duration - The rules are clear in the basic poison listed in the PHB, but my question is regarding the other poisons listed in the DMG.
They are listed as one dose, but how long is the potency of these poisons, and how far does a dose go?
Does 1 dose mean one use, or can it be applied to 1 blade or 3 pieces of ammo and last the minute? (re; injury applied poisons)
The rules aren't clear and quite contradictary from book to book and I can find no official rules.
I would imagine the ingested poisons or skin contact poisons are 1 dose = 1 use, but does it have a limit on its potency duration?
thanson02 wrote:
KillerDucci wrote:
Calsio wrote:
Q1206
This may have already been asked, but I'm having a hard time finding out what Scrolls do in the PHB. Maybe I'm overlooking it somewhere? Anyway, what do scrolls do? Do they allow people to learn the spell? Do they just give anyone one free cast of that spell? I'm not sure how this works.
A1206: I depends on the scroll. Scrolls are described on pages 199 and 200 in the DMG.
Basically, a spell scroll allows you cast a spell, if that spell is on your class list. If the spell is of a level that you can cast, then you do so auotmatically. Otherwise, a roll is involved.
A Scroll of Protection, on the other hand, affects whoever reads it and creates a cylinder-shaped barrier.
thedandyman wrote:
Q1207 I realize that it has not been released yet but does anyone have a link or whatever to the new spells contained in the upcoming Princes of the Apocalypse book?
Q1208:
School of Evocation Wizard casts "Gust of Wind" as a Lv3 spell instead of a Lv2 one. It has no bonuses for casting it as a level above. Does the Evocation School ability "Spell Shaping" treat it as a Lv2 spell (can be shaped around three targets) or a Lv3 spell (can be shaped around four targets)?
This is because sculpt spell uses SPELL level +1 rather than spell SLOT level +1.
in my own games I'd probably consider granting the benefit based on slot used, but the rules suggest it's the level of the actual spell.
Thank you~
A1208: A spell is whatever level the slot you spend to cast it is - for all purposes, not just for if there are altered effects of the spell for casting it at a higher level.
For reference see Player's Handbook, page 201, paragraph following the sub-heading "Casting a Spell at a Higher Level", first sentence. This rule is also present on page 78 of the player's Basic D&D PDF.
AaronOfBarbaria wrote:
Q1209, the mending cantrip can fix the broken bones of a skeleton, but can it also heal the skeleton in the process? the spell discription says it can mend magic items and constructs but not restore the magic to them, however a skeleton is not a construct and may or may not be a "magic item".
celtwarrior wrote:
Q1210: For spells that require Concentration and also have a Range, does exceeding the range after casting cause the spell to end? For example, if I cast Web or Heat Metal, it is possible for me to then maintain the spell at any distance, so long as I maintain concentration?
Grison wrote:
Q1211: If I set off a pit trap, is there a Dex save to negate the fall? I couldn't find it in the DMG. I saw number for Spotting and disableing the trap but not for a reflex save to avoid the fall. Thanks.
Xallin wrote:
Q1212: When using Wall of Fire, would you roll for damage each turn and for each individual creature or just roll for damage when the wall is cast and use that damage each time it is applicable?
Kaizeran wrote:
I am coming back to D&D having played during the 1st edition.
Q1213: Combat Rules - is there are parry option in combat? The way I am reading the rules is that the attacker rolls a d20 and if they roll higher than the target's AC, it's a strike. Does the target have an option to parry or evade/dodge? Do either of those actions take away the action for that users round?
A1213: In general, no, Combat has been simplified in 5e to make it faster. If the target took the Dodge action on its last turn, attacks against it will be at disadvantage until its next turn. This simple mechanic replaces the need for the target to make dodging or parrying calls as specific reactions at the instant of the attack.
There is a specific Parry manoeuvre that Battle Master Fighters can choose but that reduces the damage from being hit, rather than reducing the likelihood of being hit. Likewise, Rogues have an Uncanny Dodge feature from 5th level but, again, that reduces damage. Both of those use the target's Reaction, and a target can only take one Reaction of any kind between its successive turns but it doesn't stop the target using its Action on its next turn.
BTW it's a hit if the attack equals or exceeds the target's AC. It doesn't have to be greater than the AC, it's enough to just match it.
Q1214, can a familiar grapple? the spell states the familiar cannot attack and in the grapple discription it says to grapple is to use the Attack action, so it seems the familiar cannot grapple. but if we look deeper at the RAW of the familiar spell it says the familiar cannot attack it does not say it cannot use the Attack action. that seems to say that the familiar cannot make a melee or ranged attack but it can use the other Attack action options?
EDIT:
in other words, in the find familiar spell when it says the familiar can't attack. is the word 'attack' equal to the Attack action or a subset of the Attack action?
Q1215, dex mod and heavy armor, i'm sure this has been asked but i can't find it: if fighter has a dex of +3 and puts on ring mail [heavy armor] i know the AC will only be 14 [no dex mod], but can the figher still use +3 for ranged attacks, intiative, etc... or is any postive dex mod lost when heavy armor is put on?
Q1216, if you are currently grappling a creature and you cast a spell with range of touch can you automaticly hit the creature you are grappling?
celtwarrior wrote:
celtwarrior wrote:
celtwarrior wrote:
Q1217: about the warpriest attack bonus ability can be used only before/after an attack action and for attack action are inclueded only melee/ranged attack, or I can use a spell and this is still an attack action?
for example can I cast inflict wounds and use the warpriest bonus attack ability?
Hower81 wrote:
Q1218: I am an Rogue with archetype Assassin with crossbow expert and I am dual wielding two one handed crossbows.
Does my critical hit and combat advantage from my assassin archetype apply to my off-hand crossbow.
Theophil wrote:
Theophil wrote:
BoldItalic wrote:
Q1214: I think the answer to this is no, but
For the druid's wild shape, "you choose whether your equipment falls to the ground in your space, merges into your new form, or is worn by it." A question came up as to whether or not magic items which need to be held are effective if they are merged into your new form. (For example, the Staff of Defense)
The debate we had about this boiled down to the fact that it says "held" not "wielded" or "carried" which would have been clearer to both sides. ("Wielded" would have made it clear it needs to *not* be merged, and we were fine with the idea that if it only needed to be "carried", that merging it would have been fine...at least for the +1 AC boost)
Avross wrote:
Hi all,..first time poster. Just started with 5e. I have not played since red box :p
Q1215: Ensnaring Strike. while restrained,..can the victim still cast and use ranged attacks? Do these 'Magical Vines' envelope the entire victim?
Q1216: Can ANYone dual wield? all I know is weapons in offhand do not use your mod(str for melee, Dex for ranged or finese) for additional DMG.
Q1217: One of our poor Clerics has a hit die of 1d8 -1( from constitution penalty). I told her she had a choice when leveling up. Guaranteed half HitDie +1 meaning, 5. Or take your chances and roll. She rolled and rolled a 1. 1 (-1 con) = 0. So she didn't gain any hp when leveling to level 2. Is this correct or is there a minimum? Or deal with it?
thanks!
-Welby
WelbyWizard wrote:
mellored wrote:
mellored wrote:
Question 1218
No Dire Rats? Or any other "dire beast" outside of the dire wolf?
Avross wrote:
Xallin wrote:
Bloodscythe wrote:
celtwarrior wrote:
OoftaMeg wrote:
Is the Dwarven thrower the only returning weapon?
Avross wrote:
celtwarrior wrote:
If I multiclass a Fighter lvl5/warlock lvl 5 for example can i get extra attacks from the fighter class and the pact weapon innvocation? 2 attacks from fighter ability times the two if i use my pact weapon would be 4 attacks right with the pact weaponright?
Toshir0 wrote:
BOXofPROPS wrote:
Q1228: DM Guide's chart "Monster Statistics by Challenge Rating" (pg 274) has hit points for monsters that are much higher than those of the monsters in the Monster Manual of the same challenge rating. So if I build myself an orc using the DM's Guide that is essentially the same as the orc in the Monster Manual (pg 246), my orc would have way more hit points according to the DM's Guide's "Monster Statistics by Challenge Rating" chart. Why is this?
Q1229: When you use your attack action to shove a creature with your bare hands can you use the tavern brawler bonus action to grapple on the same turn or do you have to do a normal attack to be allowed to use tavern brawlers bonus grapple action.
Q1230: If you can attack twice with an attack action can you use one attack to grapple and one attack to shove? or do one of your attacks have to me a normal damage attack.
A1228: Because guidelines are not exact or precise by nature, and because the monsters in the Monster Manual have received tweaks to their stats based on playtesting - which the guidelines cannot account for, but are intended to get you monster stats that are ready for such playtesting and potential tweaks based on that playtesting.
Flashohol wrote:
Q1231: About Druid armor proficency, what's the point on them having medium armor but not being able ot use metal armor? Hide Armor is terrible compared to Studded Leather, and is almost the same AC as leather armor, with the same price.
A1231 Breastplates made of fire-hardened oak are good. And Beechwood Scale Mail is nearly as good, though it tends to clatter a bit when you walk. Basically, Druids don't necessarily have high Dexterity so may be able to get better AC with Medium Armour than with LIght. But Chain Mail made of woven lianas infused with wonderberry juice is out. Besides, it tends to curl up in the rain.
Quick question from 5e MM: Bulette size
Bulettes are listed as Large monstrosity in 5e MM. I'm not saying this is necessarily wrong. However...... a couple of the older (pre 5th edition) bulette minis that are on the market size them up to be HUGE creatures. I'm talking about huge as in roughly the same size (or bigger than) a brawny Hill Giant. So I'm curious if they really should be 'Huge' rather than just 'Large'. Or maybe somewhere in between? As a D&D minis collector, the answer would influence which of the bulette minis I end up buying. thanks in advance!
AaronOfBarbaria wrote:
christheadventurer wrote:
AaronOfBarbaria wrote:
moonbeast wrote:
christheadventurer wrote:
Q1232, warlock E l d r i t c h I n v o c a t i o n s, are they warlock or charcter level dependent? for example would a warlock Pact of the Blade level 3 / fighter level 2 be eligible for t h i r s t i n g B l a d e?
i reasked this question in Q1236
Q1233: If a character is knocked unconscious with negative hit points, can another character stabilize them with a succesful medicine check? If so are they brought to 0 or do they just no longer need to make save rolls?
StarkeJR wrote:
OoftaMeg wrote:
Does a character that is knocked unconscious (in this case by the sleep spell) have only the unconscious modifier or do they all also become prone?
Ravix wrote:
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StarkeJR wrote:
AaronOfBarbaria wrote:
Q1234: Sorry to have several question in a row but they are all linked.
So it's about the ability to cast a spell from a scroll because it's not clear in books: its said one time that everyone can cast a spell from a scroll and later that you need to be a caster to do it (but without any comment about the fact that you need, or not, to have the spell in your spell class list).
So the questions are: can everyone do it or do i need some specific class?
For eg:
1/can my warrior launch a "cure wound" spell from a scroll?
2/can my sorcerer launch a "cure wound" spell from a scroll? (he can launch spell but cure wound is not in its list).
So, if the previous answers was "no" and "no" (from my 2 previous questions): about the feat "ritual caster" and "magic initiate", if i play a warrior and i choose the feat "magic initiate" and i take the "cure wound" spell from the cleric list. Can i launch all the cleric spell from a scroll or only the one i learn (cure wound in this case). Same question about ritual caster.
And last questions, about changing the spell element. In the optional rules, you can, when you have some "free time", as a caster, the ability to "scult" your spell in order to change the element (create a ice ball or fire storm...). So my question is: do the side effect stays if the element change?
s0ul4nge1 wrote:
So it means that: if you don't have the required level or if you have not the spell in your spell class list... it's the same consequence: arcana check (DC 10 + spell lvl)??
But if i'm a Sorcerer level 10 so i can cast level 5 spell. I took the feat "Magic initiate" and i choose the cleric list. Can i launch, without any "arcana check" a scroll with a cleric spell level 3?
For the spell sculting, i don't find where i read it but i'm currently looking into my books in order to find it.
s0ul4nge1 wrote:
Bloodscythe wrote:
jonathonhawke wrote:
Bloodscythe wrote:
AaronOfBarbaria wrote:
Bloodscythe wrote:
Is the Dwarven thrower the only returning weapon?
Avross wrote:
celtwarrior wrote:
If I multiclass a Fighter lvl5/warlock lvl 5 for example can i get extra attacks from the fighter class and the pact weapon innvocation? 2 attacks from fighter ability times the two if i use my pact weapon would be 4 attacks right with the pact weaponright?
Toshir0 wrote:
BOXofPROPS wrote:
Q1228: DM Guide's chart "Monster Statistics by Challenge Rating" (pg 274) has hit points for monsters that are much higher than those of the monsters in the Monster Manual of the same challenge rating. So if I build myself an orc using the DM's Guide that is essentially the same as the orc in the Monster Manual (pg 246), my orc would have way more hit points according to the DM's Guide's "Monster Statistics by Challenge Rating" chart. Why is this?
Q1229: When you use your attack action to shove a creature with your bare hands can you use the tavern brawler bonus action to grapple on the same turn or do you have to do a normal attack to be allowed to use tavern brawlers bonus grapple action.
Q1230: If you can attack twice with an attack action can you use one attack to grapple and one attack to shove? or do one of your attacks have to me a normal damage attack.
A1228: Because guidelines are not exact or precise by nature, and because the monsters in the Monster Manual have received tweaks to their stats based on playtesting - which the guidelines cannot account for, but are intended to get you monster stats that are ready for such playtesting and potential tweaks based on that playtesting.
Flashohol wrote:
Q1231: About Druid armor proficency, what's the point on them having medium armor but not being able ot use metal armor? Hide Armor is terrible compared to Studded Leather, and is almost the same AC as leather armor, with the same price.
A1231 Breastplates made of fire-hardened oak are good. And Beechwood Scale Mail is nearly as good, though it tends to clatter a bit when you walk. Basically, Druids don't necessarily have high Dexterity so may be able to get better AC with Medium Armour than with LIght. But Chain Mail made of woven lianas infused with wonderberry juice is out. Besides, it tends to curl up in the rain.
Quick question from 5e MM: Bulette size
Bulettes are listed as Large monstrosity in 5e MM. I'm not saying this is necessarily wrong. However...... a couple of the older (pre 5th edition) bulette minis that are on the market size them up to be HUGE creatures. I'm talking about huge as in roughly the same size (or bigger than) a brawny Hill Giant. So I'm curious if they really should be 'Huge' rather than just 'Large'. Or maybe somewhere in between? As a D&D minis collector, the answer would influence which of the bulette minis I end up buying. thanks in advance!
AaronOfBarbaria wrote:
christheadventurer wrote:
AaronOfBarbaria wrote:
moonbeast wrote:
christheadventurer wrote:
Q1232, warlock E l d r i t c h I n v o c a t i o n s, are they warlock or charcter level dependent? for example would a warlock Pact of the Blade level 3 / fighter level 2 be eligible for t h i r s t i n g B l a d e?
i reasked this question in Q1236
Q1233: If a character is knocked unconscious with negative hit points, can another character stabilize them with a succesful medicine check? If so are they brought to 0 or do they just no longer need to make save rolls?
StarkeJR wrote:
OoftaMeg wrote:
Does a character that is knocked unconscious (in this case by the sleep spell) have only the unconscious modifier or do they all also become prone?
Ravix wrote:
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StarkeJR wrote:
AaronOfBarbaria wrote:
Q1234: Sorry to have several question in a row but they are all linked.
So it's about the ability to cast a spell from a scroll because it's not clear in books: its said one time that everyone can cast a spell from a scroll and later that you need to be a caster to do it (but without any comment about the fact that you need, or not, to have the spell in your spell class list).
So the questions are: can everyone do it or do i need some specific class?
For eg:
1/can my warrior launch a "cure wound" spell from a scroll?
2/can my sorcerer launch a "cure wound" spell from a scroll? (he can launch spell but cure wound is not in its list).
So, if the previous answers was "no" and "no" (from my 2 previous questions): about the feat "ritual caster" and "magic initiate", if i play a warrior and i choose the feat "magic initiate" and i take the "cure wound" spell from the cleric list. Can i launch all the cleric spell from a scroll or only the one i learn (cure wound in this case). Same question about ritual caster.
And last questions, about changing the spell element. In the optional rules, you can, when you have some "free time", as a caster, the ability to "scult" your spell in order to change the element (create a ice ball or fire storm...). So my question is: do the side effect stays if the element change?
s0ul4nge1 wrote:
So it means that: if you don't have the required level or if you have not the spell in your spell class list... it's the same consequence: arcana check (DC 10 + spell lvl)??
But if i'm a Sorcerer level 10 so i can cast level 5 spell. I took the feat "Magic initiate" and i choose the cleric list. Can i launch, without any "arcana check" a scroll with a cleric spell level 3?
For the spell sculting, i don't find where i read it but i'm currently looking into my books in order to find it.
s0ul4nge1 wrote:
Bloodscythe wrote:
jonathonhawke wrote:
Bloodscythe wrote:
AaronOfBarbaria wrote:
Bloodscythe wrote:
christheadventurer wrote:
BoldItalic wrote:
The problem with the scroll rule is that, in the DM Book, page 139, its written:
A scroll is a consumable magic item. Whatever the
nature of the magic contained in a scroll, unleashing
that magic requires using an action to read the scroll.
When its magic has been invoked, the scroll can't be
used again. Its words fade, or it crumbles into dust.
Any creature that can understand a written language
can read the arcane script on a scroll and attempt to
activate it.
But ok with the pdf update but:
So my question is still valid: does it work if you have "magic initiate" feat... cause if you are a sorcerer and take the feat with "cure wound" (from cleric list), you obviously understand the "cleric" language so can you launch a scroll from the cleric list or only the "cure wound" scroll? Cause otherwise "magic initiate" is a very weak feat... but if it give you the ability to understand the "chosen class spell language" and so be able to launch scroll... it have a certain interest.
s0ul4nge1 wrote:
s0ul4nge1 wrote:
So you can cast the scroll version of the spell you've taken with magic initiate only?
jonathonhawke wrote:
Do the unconscious and prone conditions "advantage/disadvantage" components cancel each other out as it pertains to ranged characters?
I think this is Q1235 ?
Ravix wrote:
BoldItalic wrote:
AaronOfBarbaria wrote:
christheadventurer wrote:
A1229: Unfortunately, the Shove is a special melee attack, and not a hit from an unarmed strike or improvised weapon, so the bonus grapple attempt is not allowed.
I would wish it was, though.
A1230: If you can attack multiple times on your turn, you can replace one of the attacks with a shove and one with a grapple.
aramil59 wrote:
"Hunter's mark" question...
Is it possible to shift this mark to another creature BEFORE the target has dropped to zero hitpoints, or ONLY once they've been reduced to zero hitpoints?
According to the players handbook it sounds like the latter, "...If the target drops to 0 hit points before this spell ends, you can use a bonus action on a subsequent turn of yours to mark a new creature." But if that is the case, I do not understand why the spell length increases when cast in a higher slot (8 and 24 hours) - those would be some loooong battles.
It's your mark, you should be able to move it whenever you want - right?
Thanks in advance for any further thoughts or explanation.
DandDboys
Disregard my previous question. I found a similar discussion from October.
Q1236, i'm reasking an unasnwered question and attempting to keep the numbering of questions going:
i asked this back with Q1232, a warlock E l d r i t c h I n v o c a t i o n s, are they warlock or charcter level dependent? for example would a warlock Pact of the Blade level 3 / fighter level 2 be eligible for t h i r s t i n g B l a d e?
celtwarrior wrote:
[quote="Bloodscythe"]
celtwarrior wrote:
Q1237: dragon breath says that it only targets creatures. Unlike a fireball (which says it sets things on fire but doesn't damage them directly), dragon breath does not even set things on fire. Is that intentional, or is dragon breath meant to target anything (so it can destroy houses, etc.)?
A1237: The monster information in the Monster Manual is intended to be interpreted by a live human DM, and said DM is responsible for any and all judgement calls such as whether fire breath from a dragon not only does serious damage to the player characters facing it, but also sets anything and everything around them on fire, thus creating a situation where not only does a dragon need to be dealt with but so does a sudden and intense local fire that could become a wild fire or city-consuming inferno if not extinguished.
Q1239: Can I twin a spell as a Sorcerer and then quicken cast a Cantrip?
A1237: That runs counter to the explicit spell descriptions which severely limit which spells can damage objects.
Q1240: Can Shillelagh be cast on an Arcane Focus, as opposed to a "Quarterstaff?"
Q1238: The Pearl of Power from DMG allows you to regain an expended spell slot of 3rd level or lower. How does this interact with the Warlock's unique casting method? Can a Warlock use this item at all? What if his slots are 3rd level or lower? What if they are higher?
A1238: I'd say you can use the item up until Warlock level 7, at which point your spell slot level becomes 4 and is unable to be regained by that effect.
A1239: I'd rule yes, provided that you have the sorcery points available to do it.
A1240: Provided that the focus is already useable as a club or quarterstaff, yes, The Shillelagh cantrip doesn't create a weapon, it makes an existing weapon more effective.
Ravix wrote:
Question 1241: Is the use of a scroll simply a use item, or count as casting a spell. I.e. if I quicken a spell, can I use a scroll as my action?
Legendsmiths wrote:
[quote="celtwarrior"]
Bloodscythe wrote:
Question 1242 : similar to 1241, does using a scroll use up a spell slot? I'd hope not,..but as I understand spell slots,..they are meant to emulate how you get exhausted from the mental strain of the act of casting( in my mind then,..casting is casting, whether from a spell book or scroll.) Maybe Wands are different? and don't use a spell slot? Certainly potions don't.
WelbyWizard wrote:
Kalani wrote:
Okay, so Eldritch Blast says that at 5th level you can fire 2 beams for the damage. My warlock has the agonizing blast invocation so that she adds her charisma modifier to the damage. Will that be added to each beam or just one? Also, if she has the Eldritch Spear invocation which increases its range to 300, and has the Spell Sniper Feat which doubles its range would that make it 600 ft?
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Redfangerz wrote:
jeff0 wrote:
Does a Monk's bonus action unarmed strikes recieve a damage bonus?
Druun wrote:
WelbyWizard wrote:
Q1243: Does a magical bow firing nonmagical ammunition deal magical damage for the purposes of overcoming a Stoneskin spell or monster'sdamage resistance?
A1243: Yes.
A magical bow is a magical weapon, so is magical ammunition, so if you have one or the other then you are dealing damage with a magical weapon which is, as you might expect, not non-magical.
Mind_Flayer_Monk wrote:
Q1244
I've gotten into a disagreement with a player in a game that I'm running. He thinks that Ability Score Improvements are tracked by Character Level. My ruling is that they're tracked by Class Level.
This comes up because I'm running Against the Giants and having my players make 9th level characters. This player is making a Ranger 6/Rogue 3. He believes he should have two Ability Score Improvements (4th leven and 8th level). I believe he has only one (4th level Ranger).
I've read over the rules multiple times now and I can't agree with his view. I'm I wrong? If so, why?
A1244: Your player is incorrect - Ability Score Improvement is a class feature that all classes happen to have, not a thing which is gained at specific character levels.
For evidence of this, since argumentative players often demand proof, show the player the fighter class - which has ability score improvements at 6th and 14th level - and the rogue class - which has an ability score improvement at 10th level - as they are perfectly clear evidence that ability score improvements are not on a universal track, despite their coincidentally being gained by every class at 4th, 8th, 12th, 16th, and 19th levels.
Shadowsmith wrote:
Q1245 : Does Radiant damage do 'extra' damage to Undead? and how is it calculated?
sry,..I am at work right now. I am looking through the PDF PH and all the undead in there, like zombies and skellys, say nothing about getting extra damage from Radiant or being vulnerable. Is it only higher level undead?
thanks
WelbyWizard wrote:
A1246: Bard's have a class feature that lets them pick a limited number of their known spells from any spell list.
Beyond that, such ask your DM.
The Bard feature Magical Secrets lets you learn spells from outside the Bard spell list.
alteronin wrote:
All questions regarding the bonus attack from the Polearm Mastery feat:
- Does it apply when a Quarterstaff is used with a Shield or only when held 2Handed
- if allowed with QStaff+Shield, does the damage bonus benefit from Duelist fighting style
- is the damage dice d4 or d8 with Shillelagh
- does the damage roll benefit from STR bonus (or WIS bonus when used with Shillelagh)
- does the attack and damage rolls benefit from the magic of the held QStaff, say, the Staff of Striking, does the bonus attack also get +2 to attack and dmg rolls?
- if yes to all the above, isn't this combo (QStaff+Shield+Duelist+Polearm Mastery+Shillelagh) the best sword & board melee setup?
A variant Human Druid1/Fighter1 would have it at level 2. Giving
- two attacks, each at +5, doing 1d8+3+2 damage each, while having 18AC. V/s
A variant Human Fighter 2 with TWF fighting style+Feat using 2 longswords/Battleaxe/Warhammers etc
- two attacks, each at +5, doing 1d8+3, while having -1 AC
RealSeolfor wrote:
mrpopstar wrote:
If your team is willing to use a Fireball to break an Entanglement, then I say "Why not?" If the wizard has Evocation Sculpt Spell, the congratulations on good teamwork. If he doesn't, then congratulations on dead teammates. Consistency in universe should always trump "RAW." Just because the book doesn't say a Fireball doesn't explode an inanimate object doesn't mean it shouldn't be able to. If you throw a Fireball at a door, check to see if the damage is greater than what you would assume to be the HP of the door. If it's greater, then the door explodes. Given that a Fireball uses a level 3 spell slot and makes a very, very loud noise, I am perfectly fine with a Fireball exploding a door and alerting everyone within 300 feet that there is a wizard or sorcerer in need of clobbering. If you don't want your door exploding, then make it a metal door with decent HP. If a barbarian could clobber the door open with his MANLY STRENGTH, then the wizard should be able to expend a 3rd level spell to nuke it.
Q1247
It says in Barbarian Eagle Totem that the Barbarian gains a flying speed equal to his walking speed. I am to understand after reading the section on movement that if something says "gain a flying speed" then it is a speed EXTRA to the walking speed, such that you can walk for x distance and also fly for x distance, where x is your base speed plus mods. So, if you rage in Eagle mode, have Mobility, and have armored movement, and also use your Dash bonus action, you could move 2*50 walking feet and 50 flying feet? So, 150 feet in total?
Also, just as an idea, if I have Mobility and/or use a Polearm/Lance, I can literally move in, Reckless Attack something, and then instantly move behind full cover if there is full cover?
Is this not wonderful? My barbarian is now a lancer, able to jump in from outside of enemy move+dash distance, impale someone, and be outside of move+dash distance in the same turn. I could turn a dungeon into a Benny Hill chase.
My party might hate me, but it would be glorious.
Also, your enemy spellcaster thinks he's safe behind his wall of fire/force/stone, and then you fly over or just run around it, and clobber him to death with a big piece of fatty.
A1247 Additional movement modes do not increase your total movement. In your example, the character has a speed of 50', fly 50'. Using the Dash action increases his movement for the turn to 100', which he can split between walking and flying as he wishes.
jonathonhawke wrote:
You can fly 100 feet into the air and then fall, taking 10d6 damage on impact.
jonathonhawke wrote:
jonathonhawke wrote:
Talreign wrote:
Q1248
What weapons can be used if a shield is equipped? It seems logical that I can't wield a two-handed melee weapon if I hold a shield in my off hand, but what about bows? As I imagine it the shield isn't actually held in the hand but atached to the forearm. So it should be possible to use short and long bows right? And what about a heavy crossbow? Using these weapons doesn't requiere a particularly flexible wrist so I think the shield should not hinder the charackter noticeably.
I play the story of the 5e starter set and I don't know if a need to have the goblins doff their shields before they can switch to the shortbow, which would take a hole action. Or am I supposed to just have them drop the shield and reduce their AC by 2 until they pick it back up? 
jonathonhawke wrote:
Talreign wrote:
Q1249
Does a fist count as an off-hand weapon? Could you, say, wield a weapon in one hand, and nothing in the other, and use your fist as a bonus action?
My query is such: if we say that Tavern Brawler gives you 1d4 + Str for unarmed damage, then could you conceivably use a versatile weapon such as a longsword to deal 1d10 for your atacks, and then punch with an off-hand for 1d4? Versatile doesn't say you have to use any sort of action to switch between one-to-two handed mode. You just have to declare what mode you're using when making the attack. You could conceivably make a two-handed strike, then a one-handed strike, correct?
So if I wanted to make a Tavern Brawler + Grappler character, I could run with a battleaxe for my main strikes as a two-handed strike, then punch with my bonus, or punch with one of my main strikes, and use a bonus attack to grapple?
Is this conceptually cool and in keeping with RAW?
I missed the part about the bonus action (although Totem Spirit is a separate feature from Totemic Attunement, and does require choosing the same animal). Given the availability of the barbarian's action for an attack, I would allow it from 50'.
A1249 PHB, page 129: "When you are unarmed, you can fight in melee by making an unarmed strike", so most characters cannot mix unarmed strikes with weapon attacks. The exception is the Monk, who has specific rules regarding unarmed strikes that override the general rule.
Legendsmiths wrote:
jonathonhawke wrote:
AaronOfBarbaria wrote:
A1237:
Bloodscythe wrote:
Legendsmiths wrote:
christheadventurer wrote:
Q1250
If a creature gets hit by another creature's reaction, can the hit creature still move the rest of its speed? And if a creature gets hit by an opportunity attack does it stop still in reach of the enemey, or can it still move?
KleinDavy wrote:
jeff0 wrote:
KleinDavy wrote:
Talreign wrote:
Q. 1251
Can the bonus action attack for Two Weapon Fighting be used to make a ranged attack with a light melee weapon that has the thrown property (hand axe, light hammer)
Q. 1252
Since Hiding is listed as an action, is there a way for all classes to be able to attack, move, and hide, or is that limited to specific classes, like a Rogue with Cunning Action?
Q. 1253
Regarding attacking with a net. "When you use an action, bonus action, or reaction to attack with a net, you can make only one attack regardless of the number of attacks you can normally make." I take this to mean that a character can't just make multiple attacks with the same net, but can't make multiple attacks at all when they attack with a net, even if they off hand a net and have another weapon in their main hand, or vice versa. Is that correct?
wrswldo wrote:
wrswldo wrote:
wrswldo wrote:
alienux wrote:
Q 1254:
If I am playing a spellcaster with limited spell slots per day, and then I take a second spellcasting class, do I add the total spell slots from both classes? Or are they treated separately based on which class I cast from?
For example, I'm a Lv5 Bard with 3 Cantrips Known, 4 1sts, 3 2nds, and 2 3rds a day (8 spells known). I level up and add Sorceror (assuming the character bio lets it), which at Lv1 has 4 Cantrips, and 2 1st slots (2 spells known).
Does this mean I now have (3 Bard Cantrips + 4 Sorceror Cantrips), (8 Bard + 2 Sorceror spells known), and a total of 6 1st slots available per day?
A1254: Go to the Multiclass Spellcaster table on page 165 of the PHB.
Your effective level = Bard level + Cleric level + Druid level + Sorcerer level + Wizard level + half (rounded down) of Paladin level + half (rounded down) of Ranger level + one third (rounded down) of Fighter (Eldritch Knight) level + one third (rounded down) of Rogue (Arcane Trickster) level.
You still prepare your spells for each of your classes as if you didn't have any other class levels (i.e., a Bard 5 / Sorcerer 1 would prepare Bard spells as a fifth level Bard, and Sorcerer spells as a 1st level Sorcerer).
Ah right, forgot that existed under Customization (checked Spells like a complete derp, since I've never multiclassed before). Thank you!
My buddies and I were wondering about the spell components part. When a spell says you can use verbal, somatic, or materials for the components, do you need all of them or do you simply pick one? I'm with the idea that if you can't provide the speech, movement, and materials at once, you can't use the spell, but my buddies think that you would only have to do one or the other? Can I please get some help on which way the rules really say?
A1255: You need to be able to use all of the listed components for the spell. So if it requires (V, S, M) you need to be able to speak, make gestures and also have the materials. Using a focus to cast spells has a bit of debate surrounding it as to whether or not it also allows you to forgo the somatic component in addition to the material component.
Ravix wrote:
Q1256: I am new to 5e (from a 30+ year gap in playing) and am rolling up a Paladin Character. The Oath Spell has me stumped. I can't figure out at what level an Oath spell is cast, and if it is akin to cantrips in the sense of being able to cast them unlimited times or if it is just another spell that once cast, a long rest is required. Any clarification appreciated!
Clancey wrote:
mellored wrote:
Q1257: Do you have to select the sneak attack before kwowing the result on a two-weapons strikes? Or you can apply the extra damage on whatever attack hits the target.
Q1258: Does nondetection or wearing an amulet of proof against detection and location protect your equipment from locate object?
Q1259 - Truesight - Does a creature with truesight see in natural darkness and magical darkness like "darkvision" (dim light which lightly obscures, giving disadvantage on perception checks) or as if it is bright light?
Eretas wrote:
Onelostroad wrote:
Q1260, multi-classing druid with barbarian/fighter. if a druid wildshapes into creature with natural armor, does that armor count as armor for the purposes of the barbarian's UNARMORED DEFENSE or the fighter's FIGHTING SYTLE: DEFENSE?
Q1261: I have a Pact of the Chain familiar. If I choose to replace one of my attacks with an attack from the familiar, can the familiar use multiattack, if the creature has it?
Q1262: If I have the Spell Sleep and I want to cast it on a party memeber will it work as the spell reads as follows "This spell sends creatures into a magical slumber" So if my spell has the wording "creature" will it still work on a party memeber
Can you sneak attack with lighting arrow?
A1262 That is correct. The spell targets all creatures within 20' of the point you designate within range.
Agoat wrote:
Q1263
Can magic staffs (eg Staff of Defense) or wands (eg Wand of Magic Missiles) be held in the off hand while attacking with the other hand? If this is possible can I use any actions or passive abilities (eg +1 to AC) provided by the magic item?
KleinDavy wrote:
I was reading the description of Mage Armor and it says the spell ends if the character dons Armor but nothing about casting the spell while wearing armor the word DONS implies the act of putting on Armor if I'm reading the spell correctly. So if a character is already in armor he should be able to cast the spell, get the benefits, and everything should stack.
Vamroc wrote:
Eretas wrote:
First time rolling up 5e characters. Please forgive me if these have already been asked. I wasnt having much luck with the search feature.
Q1265: At 1st lvl, is there a maximum number of spells caster classes have access to when considering what to prepare for the day? I know the spell slots table tells me how many cantrips I HAVE, but beyond that I cannot find anything to suggest I'm limited in which spells I can prepare for my 1st lvl slots. Can I pick from the whole list of 1st lvl spells for my class?
Q1266: In class section of the PHB, it gives you starting equipment, skills, languages, etc. When you choose background, it often points out skills and languages there as well. Do these two groups stack? For example, my cleric says I can take two languages, Common and one other. Acolyte background says I can have two languages of my choice. Does this mean I have four or is it simply restating the two I already have? Same scenario for skill proficiencies. Cleric says I can pick from four choices. Acolyte says two specific ones. Is it only two or do I get two for cleric and two for acolyte?
digi-dog wrote:
Crossbow Expert feat:
Umm, can someone clarify..... IF a character takes the CE feat, the Feat description says nothig about automatically gaining Proficiency with Crossbow weapons. Therefore.... to make full use of the CE feat, your character should already have proficiency in Crossbows to begin with, right??
(question also applies to similar feats Polearm Master, etc)
moonbeast wrote:
FrogReaver wrote:
Q: 1267
When someone aquires +1 Ammunition, how much +1 Ammunition do they aquire.
For example, as written in the DMG, 1 piece of +1 Ammunition amounts to a Single Arrow. A single arrow which happens to cost as much as just buying a +1 Bow.
Now surely, this is not the intent because if it was intent, than you have effectively dissentivised anybody from every wanting to buy magical ammunition who isn't around level 20, and has more money then they can spend. Why even bother printing it as an option at that point?
strongarm85 wrote:
A1267: When you acquire magical ammunition, you get one - just like anything else not clearly stating multiple uses (a healer's kit, for example) or multiple instances (iron spikes, which come in groups of 10, for example).
Further, you are incorrect in your assessment that a single arrow costs as much as a bow of similar bonus, as evidenced by page 135 of the DMG in which 1) no specific price is given for any particular item, and 2) the quote "The value of a consumable item, such as a potion or scroll, is typically half the value of a permanent item of the same rarity." which should apply to ammunition as well given its consumable nature.
Also, due to the nature of the rules regarding magic items themselves being optional, and things like creating, buying, and selling, said magic items being further options not necessarily opted into while opting into using magic items, it requires the DM's input to discover what, if any, cost and availability conditions you are looking at for magical items.
AaronOfBarbaria wrote:
celtwarrior wrote:
mrpopstar wrote:
Q1268: Heavy armor master and barbarian rage damage reduction.
Do they stack? Wich one goes first?
turri wrote:
celtwarrior wrote:
turri wrote:
celtwarrior wrote:
turri wrote:
If you go 3 bard and 1 fighter, do you not get a ability modifier? I.E you have to go 4 bard, or 4 fighter, etc hit the specific class levels that say you get ability modifiers, in order to get them?
WanderingBard wrote:
Can one make two bonus actions instead of one bonus action and one 'normal' action?
Azedenkae wrote:
mrpopstar wrote:
celtwarrior wrote:
Q1271 The Basic Rules say a player needs 1 gallon of water per day, 2 gallons if it is hot. A waterskin holds only 4 pints of water, so 1/2 gallon. Must the PCs really fill up their waterskins twice per day, or even four times when it's hot? Seems a little bit much if you ask me. It seems to be impossible to create a realistic world while keeping track of the player's thirst.
A1271: Yes, refills of waterskins are part of what is assumed to be going on throughout an adventure - but that's not to say that the game expects you to limit each character to carrying a single waterskin, expecially when they are aware that they may have difficulty finding a place to refill.
Realistic worlds are created by acknowledging that folks don't trek into the real-world without water easily available (such as when in a civilized area), or in ample supply (barrels, drums, multiple canteens, bottles, etc.) when they know that drinkable water will not be easily available - not by changing how much water a character needs or the volume that can be held in a waterskin.
AaronOfBarbaria wrote:
KleinDavy wrote:
KleinDavy wrote:
AaronOfBarbaria wrote:
mellored wrote:
AaronOfBarbaria wrote:
Q1272 Could an item that has already been crafted (such as a quarterstaff or spear), especially one with innate magical power (such as a crystal or magic rod), be imbued with enough magic to become an arcane focus? In short, can an item that was not created as an arcane focus be fashioned into an arcane focus by some means?
Q1273 I have a cleric in my game that uses Animate Dead to create undead minions. Can he use Inflict Wounds on these creatures to "heal" them?
celtwarrior wrote:
A1273: No - undead are not healed as a result of taking necrotic damage, though some are resistantant or immune to that type of damage.
This has probably been asked in several threads, but I can't find it.
Q1274. The rules define an arcane focus as "a special item designed to channel the power of arcane spells".
Does this mean that the Staff of Defense or other devices which can cast arcane spells can be used as an arcane focus?
AaronOfBarbaria wrote:
AaronOfBarbaria wrote:
Q1275: Say i'm a Barbarian or a Monk with Unarmored Defense, and im taking Magic Initiate feat and chose Mage Armor as 1rst lvl spell, does my Unarmored defense still apply assuming Mage Armor is magical and not a material armor?
Vylkre wrote:
A1275: Different calculations of AC are incompatible, you use whichever you'd prefer if there are two that apply.
In the case of Unarmored Defense and Mage Armor, you either have AC equal to 10 + your dexterity modifier + your constitution (barbarian) or wisdom (monk) modifier, or you have AC equal to 13 + your dexterity modifier.
That is the entire point of those things stating the AC calculation, rather than phrasing their effects as a bonus. I.e. that's the whole reason that mage armor doesn't just say "you gain a +3 bonus to your armor class" and why Unarmored Defense doesn't just say "you also add your Constitution modifier to your AC."
Vylkre wrote:
*(edit to add Q#)
Q1275.5 (sorry!)
So, large group of monsters, on same initiative. For the purposes of actions that affect each other, do they get to shuffle their order at will? In 4e we had played that in both directions, mostly because delay capability made it so you could shuffle at will, either as monsters or players - but with no delay in 5e, it seems to only apply to same-initiative monsters, which can be a significant advantage.
Example, consider a group of 6 monsters, just for the sake of clarity numbered 1-6 based on the order they moved in the first round. Number 4 is outside of the range of a sleep, but the rest are not, and all fall asleep. If there is a set initiative, #4 could then wake up any one after his initiative (say 5), and that one could then wake up another after him (6) - but it would all be limited by luck of initiative, just as it would be for players, and by using ALL their actions, they may wake up (on average) half their group in the first round. Again, that all works precisely the same way it would for players.
But if like-initiatived monsters can shuffle at will, then 4 will just go at the top of the order, waking up the 2nd, who wakes up the 3rd - and before the round is over, EVERY one is awake, AND there's still an action to take by the last one to be awakened. Seems exploitative...
Is this OK by rules as written?
I can't find any rule-based reason it wouldn't be OK; it just seems like the group initiative recommendations were intended to streamline, not to give an advantage... being able to effectively cut the impact of a spell in half like that is not a small change, I'd think.
I know the raw states they act 'at the same time', but we can't really physically process their turn simultaneously, so game mechanically how does 'simultaneous' action work?
defiancecp wrote:
A 5th level Barbarian (40ft movement w/ fast movement) has Boots of Striding and Springing.
What would the characters maximum jump distance be for each:
Q1276a: LongJump (running)?
Q1276b: Longjump (standing)?
Q1276c: Highjump (running)?
Q1276d: Highjump (standing)?
Q1277: Can a character take the dash action to increase the maximum distance of a jump?
Q1278
If you are immune to poison damage by stacking a ring of poison resistance with a potion of poison resistance are you also immune to the poison effect
PsiD wrote:
Kirak7 wrote:
PsiD wrote:
Q1280
My question is re: the Adventurers League Player's Guide to Elemental Evil:
On page 3 under Part 1: Characters, it states:
Allowed Rules:
Characters originating during the Elemental Evil
storyline season can use the following rules for
character options:
• D&D Basic Rules (all rules except rolling ability
scores and hit points, rolling for starting wealth, some
alignment restrictions)
• D&D Player’s Handbook™ (all rules except rolling ability
scores and hit points, some alignment restrictions)
• Princes of the Apocalypse™ appendices A and B
• Elemental Evil™ Player’s Companion (all rules
except aarakocra)
• Monster Manual™ appendix A (beasts only)
Official documentation, such as a D&D Adventurers
League certificate, might provide exceptions to the
allowed rules.
Does this mean that those Adventurer's League legal characters originating in Tyranny of Dragons are unable to add spells from Elemental Evil? I would like to choose a few spells for my Bard and Sorcerer from the EE list, but didn't want to become an illegal AL character.
A1280
My reading is that those restrictions are the ones that apply when creating new characters for the EE season. Existing legal characters that you are carrying over from the ToD season enter this season's play as they are. If you then level up after playing through an EE episode, then your DM will be able to tell you whether or not you can take the new EE spells at that time.
Elleron wrote:
Avross wrote:
R1274: Magical staves are also quarterstaves in general, but can specifically say otherwise. Though I don't think there are any which current make that distinction, it is important to note that they could so that coming across one in the future doesn't result in confusion.
AaronOfBarbaria wrote:
Bloodscythe wrote:
Here’s my question. I’ve got a player that’s using his familiar to have advantage on everything, by way of having the familiar use the aid another. Checking the rules, it seems to be allowed, since it's not an attack, but it just doesn’t seem kosher to me. Anyone else have thoughts on this?
I know the easy answer is to start killing his familiar off, but doing that all the time seems a bit drastic.
R1274: I don't see anything stating that all staves are an arcane focus.
I agree that it makes sense for all magical staves to also work as an arcane focus, but I don't see that written, nor the more general 'all staves'....
AaronOfBarbaria wrote:
Ralif_Redhammer wrote:
Ralif_Redhammer wrote:
Coredump00 wrote:
Bloodscythe wrote:
Coredump00 wrote:
So the Amulet of Health, Amulet of Proof agains Detection and Location, and the Amulet of the Planes are all holy symbols?
And the salt crystals on the rocks at the beach are arcane foci?
And the Rod of Resurrection (requires attunement by a cleric, druid, or paladin) is an arcane focus?
jonathonhawke wrote:
So is there anything in the books to indicate that magical staves are arcane foci?
jonathonhawke wrote:
celtwarrior wrote:
Q1284 (Maybe? It's practically anarchy here.):
Do drow and tieflings actually know their racial spells, and thus don't have to spend a spell known on them if a sorcerer or some such? Or is it just a spell-like ability with no bearing on spells known?
Kirak7 wrote:
Q1285: Generally speaking, can you cast a spell like Sleep or Faerie Fire through a door or other barrier? Their descriptions say that they have a certain range, but don't say that you have to see the point where you're casting them.
celtwarrior wrote:
2_Live_Khrushchev wrote:
Q1286 Suppose a druid of 4th level or higher takes damage, then takes a short rest while in wildshape form. If she uses the beast's hit dice to heal damage during the short rest, does she still have whatever normal hit dice she had available to her in her normal form when she reverts?
Q1287 Can a wildshaped druid use a healing kit or quaff (or administer) a potion? Which beast forms are physically capable of doing so? (Are there precedents in other words?)
Q1288 Which wildshape forms can speak? (Given that an Awakened plant or animal can speak Common. I assume a raven can speak for example.)
Q1289 Can I cast Shillelagh on a club (1d8) and attack with a second (1d4) or a scimitar (1d6) using two weapon fighting?
Q1289 If I have the polemaster feat and cast Shillelagh on a quarterstaff, do I use my spellcasting attack bonus for both attacks?
Q1290 Are improvised weapons used with disadvantage or only without proficiency modifier?
Q1291 The PHB says "If you make a melee attack with a burning torch and hit, it deals 1 fire damage." This is uses Strength I assume, so do you add your strength modifier to the damage? Is it still all fire damage? Is it an improvised weapon? Can you wield it as a club?
Q1292 How does one treat a knife as a weapon? Is it equivalent to a dagger? Is it like an unarmed strike? Is it an improvised weapon but deals 1d4?
Q1293 Does Wind Wall only deal damage once? How do you tell if something is "in its area"? Are both sides of the wall basically identical?
Q1294 Can a creature be damaged by a Guardian of Faith more than once? Does the creature have to move or can it just be within 10 feet to take damage?
InchLabel wrote:
Simple question.
Why are the save stats for Rogues Dex and Int when most of the proficiencies actually useful to a Rogue
are all Wis based (Perception, Insight, etc) ?
Cyberqat wrote:
Cyberqat wrote:
Q1296 (I think?)
The Night hags haunting ability does work on Elves even though they don't actually sleep correct? I ruled that it does but the player tried to argue with me and in the spirit of fair play I thought I'd ask.
Chaosmancer wrote:
Q1297
Why are Rogues proficient with longswords if they can't be used to sneak attack due to not being finesse weapons?
fargus wrote:
mellored wrote:
fargus wrote:
ObeseBoyWonder wrote:
ObeseBoyWonder wrote:
OoftaMeg wrote:
Q#1298 When multiclassing into a wizard, how does one calculate spells and cantrips known?
A#1298 The same way you do for a single-classed wizard. Just ignore the non-wizard levels.
I should have been more specific, for instance start at lvl 1 fighter, then go wizard. How many spells do I choose?
sjaworski wrote:
Q - Can i use the shove action with the bonus action granted by TWF, or with the opposite end of a polearm with polearm master feat?
Q1299: Can equipment (like barding, or beast armor) that's worn by a druid's Beast form merge with the druid's normal form the same way her normal form's equipment can merge with her beast form?
When a Druid shapeshifts into a Dire Wolf, the player's guide says that any equipment worn & carried by the druid's normal form during transformation can "merge" with the beast form*. I imagine that to mean that equipment worn or carried basically disappears and reappears when shifting back and forth from beast form. (Maybe worn equipment is still visible as patterns resembling tattoos on the beast's body, or maybe it just goes away entirely and then comes back.)
*Page 67 the guide says "You choose whether your equipment falls to the ground in your space, merges into your new form, or is worn by it."
(repeating due to editing delay before)
Q1293 Does Wind Wall only deal damage once? How do you tell if something is "in its area"? Are both sides of the wall basically identical? (That is, is there an inside or outside?)
Q1294 Can a creature be damaged by a Guardian of Faith more than once? Does the creature have to move or can it just be within 10 feet (when the spell is cast) to take damage?
Q1295: The rules for standing up simply state that it costs half your movement. Fairly simple, but is this calculated based on your race's base movement (25', 30', or 35') or does it include all the bonuses you can get. Seems strange that a high level wood elf monk with Mobility (estimated move of 85-90, I don't have all the rules in front of me) would need to spend 45' of movement to stand up, while his fighter buddy would only need to spend 15'.
(Yes, I do see that the monks still has more movement left over...but that's too close to saying that you can charge a higher level character more gold for his new armor because he will still have more left over than the low level.)
ObeseBoyWonder wrote:
Avross wrote:
Isnarte wrote:
2_Live_Khrushchev wrote:
InchLabel wrote:
Avross wrote:
Bloodscythe wrote:
Q1301 Barbarian/duid multiclass. If I shift into a brown bear, does the barbarians unarmored defence stack with natural armor?
CarlderRitter wrote:
Bloodscythe wrote:
Q1302: Are dragons really not immune to paralysis any more?
Scenario from last session: party all has faster initiative than the dragon. Their first several attacks all require saving throws. Dragon rolls poorly and uses up all of its legendary resistance. Party then gets to use a paralysis effect. Dragon again rolls poorly, no more legendary resistance. Paralyzed dragon? Really? They get to carve it up before it even took an action? This seems wrong.
According to my MM, none of the dragons have any kind of condition immunities at all. I thought they were supposed to be scary.
A1302: Dragons are scary - you are treating a statistical anomaly, that dragon would manage to fail so many saves while having the best overall save bonuses of all monster in the Monster Manual, as if it were a normal, expected occurance.
You are also describing a situation that sounds like the DM used up legendary resistance on saves that maybe weren't so important as to prevent the dragon from saving one just in case of paralysis.
I admitted right away that I maybe should have used his legendary resistance differently. But two of the uses were to halve the damage from arrows of dragon slaying. I forget the third, but it was some other spell effect, I probably could have let that one go. But still, it's not like he was going to wipe them out in the first round. They had a harder time with Yuan-Ti archers than they did with this dragon. I'm really surprised that dragons don't have any condition immunities, and will probably house rule that going forward.
Q1303: Can you use Minor Illusion to blind somebody for 1 turn?
If you don't have a blinding spell, could you use Minor Illusion to make a helmet (either it has an opaque visor, or it's worn backward) appear on an enemy's head, blocking his vision for a turn? The Minor Illusion description says the illusions have to be examined to be seen through, so it seems like that would take a whole turn and allow other members of my party to take advantage of the enemy's temporary blindness. Would that work?
mellored wrote:
Jerismoo wrote:
Jerismoo wrote:
Does a shield count as armor for purposes of the Mage Armor spell?
Addax wrote:
2_Live_Khrushchev wrote:
Q1305: Due to events of a campaign, my character was using a magical artifact to cast Tenser's Disk, which is a duration spell without a concentration component, with the artifact acting as a sort of battery / capacitor for it. She got knocked into DST. We already resolved this event, but none of our players found anything dictating what should happen in this situation - if the spell continues until its duration expires or if it disappears immediately. For simplification's sake, we considered the artifact to be a wand, if that'll help you decide.
A1305: the reason you aren't finding anything about whether a non-concentration duration spell ends when you fall unconscious or are dying is simple: not stating that the spell does end in such a case is functionally identical to having said that it does not end in such a case.
Lucas_Blackstone wrote:
Coredump00 wrote:
Fighting Style: Dueling.
Paladin: Divine Smite.
Does the +2 bonus from Dueling apply to extra damage by Divine Smite.
E.g. Instead of 'extra damage is 2d8', for example, it is '2d8 + 4'?
Similarly with Hunter's Mark.
I guess the question is, do those extra damages count as rolling damage dice?
A1304: I can actually answer this! Sort of.
Page 144 and 145 of the PHB clearly distinguishes between 'armor' and 'shield' as two separate entities, rather than 'shield' being a subset of 'armor'. For example, in the first paragraph of the Armor AND Shields section of page 144, the last sentence reads 'Many warriors supplement their armor with a shield', indicating that shields are very distinct from armor.
The class proficiency features tacts on shields into the armor proficiencies, but does not group them into the armors one is proficient with.
For example, page 84 (Paladin), under Proficiencies: 'Armor: All armor, shields'
This separates armors and shields clearly.
Okay, actually it implies that there are two definitions of 'armor', one that incorporates shields, and the other doesn't. But really, I can see that it is just to save space, instead of having to have a separate 'Shield Proficiency: None/Shield' sort of thing.
[EDIT]
Actually, basically pretty much as Lucas_Blackstone said. Didn't read his post before mine. But yeah, a few extra info on proficiencies and stuff.
Azedenkae wrote:
Azedenkae wrote:
Lucas_Blackstone wrote:
I guess I'm Q1307.
Regarding Adventurer's League and the FAQ update to crafting potions of healing; as a non-spellcaster with proficiency with the Herbalist's Kit, if I want to craft a potion of healing, do I use the crafting rules from the PHB or the specific magic item crafting rules from the DMG?
Lucas_Blackstone wrote:
Lucas_Blackstone wrote:
Luciender wrote:
Does Paladins divine health protect against lycanthropy & mummy rot?
I heard it is protecting against the rot; if so, how do I know the difference? It says curse, anyway.
Thanks
Jerismoo wrote:
Q1308: Nondetection says it protects against "divination magic". Does that include things like a paladin's Divine Sense and a ranger's Primeval Awareness?
pukunui wrote:
R1308: Right. For the record, I'm trying to find a way for a shapechanged succubus to hide the fact that she's a fiend.
pukunui wrote:
Lucas_Blackstone wrote:
Drunemeton wrote:
Q1309: I am playing a wild Mage and say I cast fireball and the GM says to roll on the wild magic table. Would the fireball still be cast, or would only the wild magic table effect happen?
A1309: Wild magic surges are in addition to the spell that triggered them.
Q1310: My barbarian/druid wildshapes into a creature that has (natural armor), DEX +2 (AC 13) and CON +2. I think RAW means that I can either have a 14 or 13 AC, though imposing reality feels like it means that I should have a 15 AC. Or does natural armor count as 'wearing armor' and cancel the Barbarian feature of Unarmored Defense, thereby limiting me to 13 AC?
Q1311: Spellcasting underwater? The PHB mentions weapon attacks underwater, but no mention of spells. It would make sense if spells like fireball has reduced effectiveness, and lightning might have increased effectiveness. Perhaps area effects are 5-10 feet less underwater. Since spells traveling through a solid medium is not allowed, it would stand to reason that the intermediary medium between air and solid would also be met halfway. Or is it just simpler to have spells cast as normal?
A1311: The only effect that the rules levy on spells when cast underwater or against underwater targets are these:
- Range is likely to be limited by visibility being limited.
- Creatures fully immersed in water have resistance to fire damage.
It is not only simpler to have spells not include a bunch of alterations, but also avoids the mistake of attempting to treat magical effects as equivalent real-world physics which causes the entire game to become a giant mess of unworkable interactions on account of the designers not being physicists and thus not actually having the required knowledge base for judging these things, nor are there any agreed upon theories about exactly how a particular spell effect would function from any aspect other than that it is a game element that does game things for game reasons.
Ainulindalion wrote:
Drunemeton wrote:
celtwarrior wrote:
OoftaMeg wrote:
Ainulindalion wrote:
Q:1312 The Staff of Thunder and Lightning (DMG P 204) has additional properties with text that can be confusing. "It also has the following additional properties. When one of these properties is used, it can't be used again until the next dawn. Lightning. When you hit with a melee attack using the staff, you can cause the target to take an extra 2d6 lightning damage." Similar text is applied to Thunder. The text for Lightning and Thunder do no indicate an expiration of the effect (i.e. there is not "on next hit" text). This implies the effect is continuous until the next dawn. Would that be the correct way to interpret the text? In addition, there is no text that causes the use of any of the properties to override the use of a currently used property, in other words Thunder and Lightening properties can be operating simultaneously. Does that seem correct for this magic item?
I'm using this as a replacement magic item for Ulwai Stormcaller in Red Hand of Doom
Edit: Added question number.
Cooperjera wrote:
Ainulindalion wrote:
celtwarrior wrote:
Q1313
I apologize if this has been asked before (but the search function and I are not getting along right now)
Sharp shooter and ranged spell attacks
it is technically a form of ranged attack, but I could see an argument for the idea of ranged spell attack being a seperate concept to ranged attack.
If it does work it is a nice damage boost to ranged combat spells (although does not get the range boost spell sniper grants)
thanks for your time and assistance
Lord_Kadarian wrote:
A1313: The Sharp Shooter feat has no interaction with ranged spell attacks, as all of it's features specifically say "ranged weapon attack" or "attack with a ranged weapon".
AaronOfBarbaria wrote:
mellored wrote:
Coredump00 wrote:
Q1314:
Here's a scenario. Someone in the party casts Silent Image to make a giant rock. The group tank engages a group of creatures and all the ranged players stand inside the rock. Do they all get Advantage on attacks as long as they stay in the rock illusion? Assume the the hostile creatures never inspect or come into physical contact with the rock illusion.
slumgum wrote:
Q1315 Do Clerics and Paladins still need to be within one step of their Deity's alignment? I ask because I want to play a Lawful Tempest Cleric, but there are no Lawful Deities (in Forgotten Realms setting at least) with the Tempest domain.
Edit: I also can't have the character be evil, since it will be for the Elemental Evil campaign.
fargus wrote:
fargus wrote:
mellored wrote:
Cooperjera wrote:
Q1316 Can a Monk Aarakocra stack its talon and unarmed attack damage (e.g. 2d4)?
Stackout wrote:
How do multiple damage reductions interact? Say Heavy Armor Mastery and/or Stone's Endurance, and Resistance to a specific damage. Do you half the damage first, then reduce it via HAM and/or SE? Or reduction first then halve the damage?
Q1317: Warlock Pact of the tome, book of ancient secrets and retrains.
So here it goes.
A warlock has pact of the tome and book of ancient secrets.
She learns unseen servant, adds it as ritual to her book..then on the level up, she changes her unseen servant spell.
Does she keep the ritual i guess?
Q1318: Can you please help me out with a ruling for the "Evasive Footwork" manoeuvre for the Battlemaster Fighter (PHB p74).
The text states: "When you move, you can expend one superiority die, rolling the die and adding the number rolled to your AC until you stop moving."
What does that actually mean? Does the bonus to AC only apply for the duration of one Move action? Does it continue to apply round after round as long as the character spends a Move action to move? Does it continue as long as the character is in continuous motion - and if it does how would you adjudicate that?
Currently I'm leaning toward redefining the manoeuvre in this way: "When you move, you can expend one superiority die, rolling the die and adding the number rolled to your AC. The bonus to your AC persists until the start of your next turn." That brings it in line with the power level of the shield spell, and I *think* it's the intent of the rules. But honestly, I'm just confused by the whole thing.
A1318: You stop moving at the end of your turn, if you haven't before that point by using up all your speed.
Q1318: Does Relentless Endurance apply if the PC who has it is reduced to 0 HP or below, or does it apply ONLY when the PC has been reduced to exactly 0 HP?
The Half-Orc has this feature:
"Relentless Endurance. When you are reduced to 0 hit points but not killed outright, you can drop to 1 hit point instead. You can’t use this feature again until you finish a long rest."
2_Live_Khrushchev wrote:
fargus wrote:
A1318: The Evasive Footwork manoeuvre is for when you attack a target and then want to move away, without having disengaged. This would normally allow your opponent (and, possibly, its nearby allies) to make opportunity attacks against you. By spending a superiority die on this manoeuvre, you gain a bonus to your AC when defending against those opportunity attacks. When you stop moving away, you stop triggering opportunity attacks so you don't need the bonus any longer. Your turn might end there, or you might have stopped to make another attack on a different opponent or to take some other action but in all those cases, you have stopped moving so the bonus ends right there. The key phrase is "until you stop moving". You stop moving if your turn ends or if you make another attack or take another action (assuming you have more than attack or can take more than one action on your turn).
BoldItalic wrote:
Question 1319: What is the purpose of a Spell Casting Focus. It's barley touched on in the magic section of the book. I don't full understand it. Is it just so you don't need to pack material components? If thats the case why would you ever not take that over like the component pouch? Is there something I"m missing here?
Xallin wrote:
Q1320 For the purpose of Twinned Spell metamagic does the new Elemental Evil spell "Ice Knife" target just one creature?
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Hephalumph wrote:
Q1321: Can you successfully concentrate on a spell if you are paralyzed? For example: you cast blur but are afterwards targeted by hold person and you fail the saving throw.
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OoftaMeg wrote:
Q1322: Should I consider the ability of Abjurant Wizard (ward) as temporary hit points? Or it is cumulative with temporary hit points?
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slumgum wrote:
The new Elemental Evil Players Companion adds the spell Absorb Elements. This is a first level Abjuration spell with a casting time of "1 reaction, which you take when you take acid, cold, fire, lightning, or thunder damage". One of the spell effects is that "You have resistance to the triggering damage type until the start of your next turn."
Suppose I get hit with a fire attack and I spend my reaction to cast this spell. Do I have resistance to the initial attack, or do I take full damage from the initial attack, but have resistance from ongoing damage until the start of my next turn?
waffle299 wrote:
Quick question,
How does a barbarian's damage resistance stack with reducing the damage through either the goliath special ability or the fighters parry? Please cite your source. Thanks
Q1321?
One of the printed modules says:
Hagaurd wrote:
waffle299 wrote:
Greatings everyone! I have some Warlock issues and I need your help making two calls on the rules.
#1 Does Hex work with both weapons using dual wield? or does the extra damage 1d6 only apply to the main weapon?
#2A player of mine has an Imp and went with Pact of the Chain. It states in the PHB
"Additionally, when you take the Attack action, you can forgo one of your own attacks to allow your familiar to make on attack of its own."
If the Imp is attacking an enemy can the warlock cast the Bonfire cantrip on the ground below that enemy? Technically the warlock is not attacking just causing
an effect in area.
Thanks in advance for all your help!
SecondLevelBastard wrote:
Q1322
Is an unconscious creature able to use bonus actions? The rules just say it can't take actions or reactions. So a fighter should be able to use second wind to regain hit points and become conscious again, right?
KleinDavy wrote:
Ainulindalion wrote:
Ainulindalion wrote:
Q1323
The extent of using the 9th level spell, True Polymorph, i feel is well understood when turning a creature into another creature
Are the extent of the other two portions up to your GM or is it only limited by your imagination?
for example:
Turning a Carrot into a Tarrasque: Object into Creature
Turning Tiamat into a solid gold statue of herself: Creature into Object
Turning myself into a black hole: Creature into Object
FatherLiir wrote:
Q1324 Anyone can use wands? Or just spellcasters?
Q1325: (Not exactly a rules question): Is it common or uncommon for a DM to allow players to "unlearn" a spell and replace it with a different one?
2_Live_Khrushchev wrote:
2_Live_Khrushchev wrote:
Q1326: For Longtooth shifters, are they considered proficient with their bite attack? I presume the answer is yes but I can't remember if there is some general rule that would apply in this situation.
Help, trying to figure out what kinda items need to be attuned and what are not attuned
lanimoe wrote:
Q1328: Does armor proficiency add your proficiency bonus to your AC while wearing armor of that type, or does it simply allow you to wear the armor without the penalties that come with not being proficient (and no bonus to AC)?
Q1329
When casting the spell Darkness. Can you cast it on a person? or does it have to be cast on an object or place?
thedandyman wrote:
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SecondLevelBastard wrote:
thedandyman wrote:
Gotcha.
thedandyman wrote:
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thedandyman wrote:
Q: 1330 - When casting the spell Turn Undead via the Cleric ability Channel Divinity are the undead that fail the save vs WIS required to do nothing but attempt to flee for six rounds in combat or until it takes damage? Or more specifically could an undead creature attempt an attack if a party member ended their turn within 5' of the undead and that party member was not the caster of Turn Undead?
Flavor text for Channel Divinity Turn Undead:
"As an action, you present your holy symbol and speak a prayer censuring the undead. Each undead that can see or hear you within 30 feet of you must make a Wisdom saving throw. If the creature fails its saving throw, it is turned for 1 minute or until it takes any damage.
A turned creature must spend its turns trying to move as far away from you as it can, and it can't willingly move to a space within 30 feet of you. It also can't take reactions. For its action, it can use only the Dash action or try to escape from an effect that prevents it form moving. If there's nowhere to move, the creature can use the Dodge action."
Now that seems pretty straight forward however my DM made a ruling in game stating that the way they had always handled this in the past was that if anything destructible stood in the way of the undead fleeing (inanimate or otherwise) then the undead would attempt to attack it "fleeing through it".
I can understand the reasoning, and the player that ended up being attacked was not seriously hurt over this and he was kinda drifting off and making risky mistakes. However I did read line by line for a week creating this character and had an assumption that "...for its action, it can use only the Dash action or try to escape..." meant that I would be capable of shooting fish in a barrel when it came to the undead.
My DM may already have come on here and asked but I couldn't turn up anything with the search function in the last 24 hrs so I figured I'd do my due diligence.
Thanks for your time!
I recently bought the starter set. My group consist of three players. I didn't know until I read the campaign intro that you need at least four players and a DM. Q:1331 can you play the game with two players and a DM? My worry is that the game mechanics are set up for four players and a DM. I understand that this kind of game is open to customization but we would like to enjoy the game without spending too much time modifying the game for the two player and DM setup. I ended up returning the starter set. I'm wondering if I should just get the player handbook. The problem is that it seems like the starter set has some good info for beginners. Any helpful advice would be appreciated
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moncealyo wrote:
moncealyo wrote:
Good advice. I think we'll try it out. Thanks for the advice guys.
moncealyo wrote:
I have been playing a rogue - assassin character and the following things are not really clear to me:
I can hide when I have total cover.
Q1332: Can I use my bonus action to dash and my action to hide, moving up to 60 feet?
Q1333: Are there any penalties for stealth roll, e.g. moving too fast?
Q1334: If I am hidden, I rolled higher on stealth than the enemy on perception, how long do I stay hidden? As long as I have some sort of cover (even partial) or I attack?
Q1335: As an assassin I can double the number of dice I roll for damage, if the enemy is surprised. In case I manage to get total cover and hide during combat - I become hidden -, will I surprise the enemy with my next attack and doube the number of dice for damage?
Q1336 If the answer is yes to Q1335. Can I do this several times during combat?
Q1337: As a level 5 fighter with Polearm Master Feat (description below) for this bonus action, do I add my STR modifier to the damage roll? Also, when I do my extra attack, can I again roll the d4 for damage?
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Dworius wrote:
Dworius wrote:
Can I have a reference page number to A1336?
To me it seems logical that if someone is hidden, he will suprise enemies as the enemy doesn't know where the attack (arrow) is coming from. he cannot dodge or use a dex bonus against such an attack, just armour.
Dworius wrote:
Q1338: Do you have to see a location within range to cast a spell there? Specifically, could you cast Sleep centered on a point on the opposite side of a wall or closed door, just hoping that it hits something?
2_Live_Khrushchev wrote:
Hi folks,
I had a few questions regarding spells. Thanks very much for responding!
Q1339 Can other spells be cast on top of Armor of Agathys? For example can you have AoA up and be made Invisible or have False Life cast on you??
Do temporary HP have resistances? Example: You have Armor of Agathys give you 5 temp point but you have resistance to slash damage. Are the temp HP resistant as well?
SecondLevelBastard wrote:
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OoftaMeg wrote:
AaronOfBarbaria wrote:
Thank you everyone for your imput on my rulings.
As a DM I'm trying to decide on a ruling. The Warlock for some reason has interesting combos.
Can I player have Mage Armor (AC buff) and Armor of Agathys (HP buff) going on at the same time?
I'm leaning torward yes.
Q1340: Does the WildShape description "Starting at 2nd level, you can use your action to magically assume the shape of a beast that you have seen before" mean that you can only turn into ONE beast you have seen before? If not, what's the best way to show that it does not?
I wouldn't think it means only one, but it doesn't say "assume the shape of beastS you have seen," it says A beast.
2_Live_Khrushchev wrote:
A1340: If it read "assume the shape of beasts you have seen" it would be saying that you, one character, can assume the shape of multiple beasts at one time.
The way it is worded is correct for saying that you, one character, can assume a singular beast shape - meaning you can turn into a bear, but not three bears at once.
The plurality of forms to choose from - being able to turn into a bear, or a rat, or a bird, or whatever else you have seen - comes from the ability not specifing a quantity limit. It does not say "you can assume the shape of one beast that you have seen before."
While "a" and "one" can often be used similarly, they also typically have separate meanings. If I am remembering it correctly, here is a useful device my English teacher told me many years ago that helps keep clear what the difference between "a" and "one" often are:
A woman, not a man.
One woman, not two.
...and most uses of "a" that are refering to quantity are actually doing that thing that people do where the word used works, but isn't really the best/clearest option.
Q1341: What is required to copy a spell scroll into a spell book as a Wizard. In the PHB on pg. 114 it says it takes 2 hours per spell level and 50 gold. In the DMG on pg. 200 it says you need to make an Arcana check and if it fails the scroll is destroyed. Which is correct?
Q1342
Can a Druid dual wield Clubs and apply the Shillelagh spell to both of the clubs? At first I thought it wouldn't be possible, since the spell needs verbal, somatic and material component and a free hand is needed to cast somatic and material component spells. But one of the material components needed actually is the club itself. So if a spellcaster can use the same hand for the material component as for the somatic component he should also be able to cast shillelagh with a club in his hand right? Does he then need to draw the club as a object interaction and cast the spell as a bonus action, or does he automatically draw it while casting shillelagh?
StarkeJR wrote:
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OoftaMeg wrote:
SecondLevelBastard wrote:
Q1343 + Q1344 - Two Questions
Q1343: Can a creature who uses greater invisibility still be hidden from a Giant Scorpion, a creature that sees with blindsense(60ft), without performing the hide action?
Q1344: do creatures of large size move 5ft at a time or is that considered a half movement (which is not allowed)? (my DM says its impossible for a large creature to move less than 10ft at a time)
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Q1345
Can I craft potions of healing with alchemist's supplies? The PHB says only non magical items can be crafted. Does this mean the only thing I can craft using the supplies is poison?
A1345: How you can craft potions of healing is technically up to your DM, if it is possible at all. It could take alchemist's supplies, or a special formula, and it could follow the normal crafting rules in the PHB or the magic item crafting rules in the DMg.
However, alchemist's supplies could also be useful in crafting: alchemist's fire, acid vials, antitoxin, perfume, soap, black powder and TNT (if your campaign includes those things), as well as numerous substances not already covered in the game books - though that goes back into "ask your DM" territory.
AaronOfBarbaria wrote:
Q1346 - The Rogue's Sneak Attack text reads, "You don't need advantage on the attack roll if another enemy of the target is within 5 feet of it, that enemy isn't incapacitated, and you don't have disadvantage on the attack roll". Does the bolded section insinuate that the rogue ALSO has to be within 5 feet of the target, or can a rogue's ranged attack trigger sneak attack if the target is within 5 feet of "another" enemy, but the rogue is not within 5 feet of the target?
Q1347 - Please confirm aspect of Crossbow Feat feature which states that there is not disadvantage when making ranged attacks with an enemy withing 5'. Is this for crossbow only? Or, any ranged attack?
A1347: Straight from PHB pg 165: "Being within 5 feet of a hostile creature doesn't impose disadvantage on your ranged attack rolls."
It doesn't state "ranged crossbow attacks" or any other restriction, so it applies to all ranged attack rolls. Bows, crossbows, slings, thrown weapons, and spells that require a ranged attack roll all benefit from this portion of the feat.
Writhani wrote:
CA1346 : Can you have the effects of Armor of Agathys and Mage Armor simultaneously?
SecondLevelBastard wrote:
Q 1348 Facing, Reaction, Bonus move
We are using the 5E optional rules for facing in the DMG. This means that moving from being "in front" to his "flank" and then to behind him would give you advantage on the attack (and no shield bonus to the defender). The defender could either take an Attack Of Opportunity as you go behind him (you are leaving the area he threatens when you go behind him) OR he could use his reaction to turn to face you. So far no problem.
BUT - if you have a bonus action that allows you to move AGAIN, can you then move behind him anyway? The defender having already "used up" his reaction, it would seem possible. But if the intention of the "turn to face your opponent" Reaction choice is to let you keep changing your facing until the opponent's ENTIRE TURN is over (instead of when his MOVE action is over), then it would not be possible to force having an attack with advantage.
How is this supposed to work?
Q1349- Fighters "Extra Attack" feature states that when making the attack action you can make a second attack, but what if I'm duel wielding? does the Bonus action work the same as your main action by using your second weapon to make an attack?
Example: dual wielding fighter does all of these as attacks: main action, bonus action, and action surge in one round. would he/she then make 6 attacks?
mysticalist wrote:
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mysticalist wrote:
According to the phb (p157) sailing ships average 2 mph but typical caravels averaged 4-5 knots (4.6-5.75mph). Why is traveling by sea so slow in 5e?
Maybe I should become a master shipwright and rule the realms...
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Q1350
The Protection from Poison spell grants a target advantage on saving throws against being poisoned. Does this include magical effects which require the target to make a saving throw to get full or half poison damage but don't actually give it the poisoned condition like a green dragon's poison breath?
KleinDavy wrote:
Q1351 If i target ground trying to hit an invisible creature using acid splash, choose two adjectent squares and creature occupies them both do i hit creature once with it even if i manged to target it twice despite acid splash requires to target 2 different creatures?
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Q1532 [i hope people have been loose with the numbering] sign language. is there a sign language? back in 1st/2nd edtion part of the underdark was hand signals. and theives cant sometimes involves some sign language. if the language could exist what is the minimum INT stat needed? is 6 enough? could a skeleton do it?
Q1533, message to a skeleton. the spell message states "The target (and only the target) hears the message and can reply in a whisper that only you can hear." but skeleton stats in the MM say "Languages understands all languages it knew in life but can't speak". according to RAW since the PHB is before the MM, can the skeleton respond via the message spell?
i realize that the skeleton does appear in the PHB but not all skeletons
celtwarrior wrote:
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celtwarrior wrote:
Q1534
Is there a rule about changing weapons during an attack. For instance, If I go into combat using a crossbow and then when in melee range decide to switch to a sword, is it possbile to switch back to the crossbow if needed in later rounds? Is there some sort of penalty?
Piloti wrote:
Q1535, magic mouth, the spell says "You implant a message within an object in range, a message that is uttered when a trigger condition is met. Choose an object that you can see and that isn’t being worn or carried by another creature" it is clear that part about about implanting the spell requires that is not worn or carried but what about after the spell is cast can the item then be moved, worn or carried? if not why? other than the spell in past editions would be more of a fixed thing
celtwarrior wrote:
I just have a quick question about Saving Throws.
If I'm, say, a Warlock with a spell save DC of 15 (8 + Proficiency Bonus + Charisma) and I cast a spell that causes a monster to do a Wisdom saving throw (let's say Vicious Mockery), is that the monster's Wis save vs my 15 or is is vs my [8 + Prof Bonus + Wis]?
So like, is the DC always my 15, no matter what the spell says the Saving Throw is? Or should I not take Vicious Mockery because my Wisdom score is crap?
9bit wrote:
Q1537: If a Rogue has advantage and disadvantage on a creature, does he get Sneak Attack?
Undrhil wrote:
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OoftaMeg wrote:
Hey I just started Dungeons and Dragons in the 5th Edition recently, and I'm the Dungeon Master for the group. I'm new, and I'm muddling along reading all the books but it's a lot of information. If it's not too much trouble, I'd like to ask some pretty basic questions to the more experienced community.
Q1538: One of my players was asking if there were any augmentations to rolling for hitting an enemy, because the goblins in the starter campaign had an AC of 13, and they were rolling the D20's to see if they could make hits. I noticed the goblins had scimitars which gave them +4 to hit and all that, but didn't see anything in the book about that for player owned weapons. What's the deal with that?
Q1539: About ranged attacks like using bows and crossbows. I feel like I read somewhere that you can't move the full 30 feet AND use your ranged weapon. I have house rules right now saying that if you want to shoot an arrow at someone, you can only move like 5 feet before doing so. Is that true? Also, if someone is in the way or there's a crowd of people and you're shooting at someone who's 15 feet away, does that incur a penalty/chance to shoot a friend?
Q1540: Is there diagonal attacking in D&D5th? We use a grid and I don't allow it but I'm not sure if that's normal or not.
I'm sure I have other questions but at this moment, those are the ones I remember off the top of my head.
Just as a suggestion you could control+F on the basic rules to find the answers to these questions. Easier than trying to find stuff in the book if you don't know where to look.
A1538: You missed it. You add their proficiency bonus and relevant ability modifier (either Dex or Str as appropriate).
A1539: You can use your whole movement before, after or in between ranged attacks. There are rules for cover, how much cover an enemy has is up to you for any given situation.
A1540: There is.
Q1541 Barbarian Totem (Eagle, 6th level) and Darkvision
Eagle: You gain the eyesight of an eagle. You can see up to 1 mile away with no difficulty, able to discern even fine details as though looking at something no more than 100 feet away from you. Additionally, dim light doesn't impose disadvantage on your Wisdom (Perception) checks.
Darkvision: You can see in dim light within 60 feet of you as if it were bright light, and in darkness as if it were dim light.
Note that they don't specifically put a 60' limit on turning darkness to dim light - though some think it is implied.
As I read this, if you have both Eagle Totem 6 and Darkvision then darkness becomes dim light (which normally means disadvantage on the perception role). But since this specifically gets rid of disadvantage in dim light conditions, you have normal perception rolls and can see things in total darkness a mile away as if they were only 100 feet away in bright light.
Is this correct? (Then I might add the Observant feat to get lip reading and +5 to passive perception. Someone 200 feet away in total darkness would be as easy to see and read lips as someone in bright light only 4 feet away for a person without these abilities.)
PrismLegacy wrote:
Filksinger wrote:
Question: When a druid shapechanges into a bear,he gains multiple attacks. Can he use one of these attacks to shove a target, and then attack with his second attack? The PHB p.195 reads to say this is possible, but others argue that if the druid's natural form doesn't have multiple attacks, and he gains them only due to his shape changed form, then he can't do this. Their argument doesn't make sense, but I wanted to get a ruling. Thanks.
Archon5 wrote:
Q1542
When you have a spell prepared which has a casting time of 1 reaction, can you cast the spell every time the triggering event happens (as long as you have spell slots) or do you have to use your action to prepare the spell as a reaction?
KleinDavy wrote:
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paulstrait wrote:
Q. 1543 -- If a rogue attacks with Flame Blade (via scroll or multiclass), does he get sneak attack damage? Assuming he already has advantage on the attack, or an ally is adjacent to the enemy.
A 1543 - Yes.
Q1544: Is a pearl of power any use to a warlock of 7th level or higher? I ask because the 5th level warlock PC in my Scourge of the Sword Coast game just found one, and while he can use it now, since his spell slots are only 3rd level, there is some uncertainty as to whether or not it will still be of any use to him when he reaches 7th level and all his spell slots become 4th level ones. I'm thinking no, but I just want to be sure.
R1541 - would it make a difference if the thing you are trying to see is only a half mile away instead of a mile away? That would mean in some sense you were seeing it "as if it was only 50 feet away" (which would be within the range of standard 60' darkvision).
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pukunui wrote:
R1544: Interesting question. A spellcaster can use higher lvl spell slots to cast lower lvl spells... and while some spells actually detail that they are improved if using higher lvl spell slots to cast them, not all do. I don't see any reason why a warlock can't cast a spell as a 3rd lvl spell using a 4th lvl spell slot. Some of the magical energy is just wasted. I'm not familiar enough with the wording of this magical item though to say how I'd rule.
I don't see how the game is more fun by making a magical item useless to the character just because they've levelled up.
EDIT:
Here's how I'd rule it: While a warlock at a high enough level will have 4th or 5th lvl spell slots, the magical item only restores 1 slot up to 3rd lvl. I'd allow a warlock to use the item at any level, but the item only provides them with a 3rd lvl spell slot despite the slots they normally have.
AaronOfBarbaria wrote:
Q1545 - Suppose I have a multi-class fighter/wizard, with shield spell prepared. He's using a greatsword (2-handed) and just attacked a monster.
On the monster's initiative, it attacks my character. Can my character cast shield (verbal/somatic) as a reaction?
A1545: Yes. (According to my reading of the rules and War Caster feat.) Ask your DM for their specific rules.
Dropping a hand from the weapon is a free action. Two-Handed Weapons only need two hands to be wielded, not held. Free item interaction to regrip the weapon on your turn.
Q1546 Missle fire into melee. How to determine if it hits the target or someone in melee with the target? Cant find what 5th says to do to determine. Thx
Q1547 Does a sorcerer spell slot, created via socerer points (sp), that is not-expended before a long rest continue to exist after a long rest
- A sorcerer regains all EXPENDED spell slots after a long rest
- Also, SP recover after a long rest
- at second level, 2 sp convert to an additional spell SLOT
- this slot is created during a bonus action
- after each long rest I get my max SP again.
- NON-expended slots last until cast/used?
Thus, assuming I do not cast a spell for 5 long rest periods:
day 1: I awake. I get my normal 3 spell slots and 2 sp. I immediately convert 2 sp for an additional slot. thus 4 spell slots
day 2: I awake. I have the 4 spell slots I went into the long rest with and 2 sp are gained from the long rest. I immediately convert 2 sp for an additional slot. thus 5 spell slots
day 3: I awake. I have the 5 spell slots I went into the long rest with and 2 sp are gained from the long rest. I immediately convert 2 sp for an additional slot. thus 6 spell slots
day 4: I awake. I have the 6 spell slots I went into the long rest with and 2 sp are gained from the long rest. I immediately convert 2 sp for an additional slot. thus 7 spell slots
day 5: I awake. I have the 7 spell slots I went into the long rest with and 2 sp are gained from the long rest. I immediately convert 2 sp for an additional slot. thus 8 spell slots
Day 5 I go adventuring with 8 spells slots to cast. I use all my spell slots. After the next long rest I have 3 spell slots and 2 sp gained.
Is this correct. Sorcerer spells slots created with SP exist until expended?
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Q1548
I have looked but have not found clairity to this as of yet. At 14th level, a rogue gets Blindsense. It says that they know where an invisible creature is if it is within 10 feet of them. Do they still incure the penelities if they attack that invisible creature? Thank you.
A1548: The blindsense ability states you are aware of where the invisible creature is, which means no guessing and thus automatically missing if you guess the wrong area to attack, but it does not state that you can see the creature - that means disadvantage still applies, since you have disadvantage when attacking a creature you can't see.
alienux wrote:
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Q1549
Hi, im new to D&D (my girlfriend dragged me into it) and even newer to these Forums. I found some real useful information online originating from this place, so I figured i;d ask my question here. I have a level 1 fighter, with the Two-Weapon fighting speciality and two shortswords equipped (full DEX yay). However, when attacking a target, do these two weapons attack as one, and do I only need to throw a single 'do-i-hit-the-target-or-not-dice' (srry dont know the name). Or do I need to throw two 'do-i-hit-the-target-or-not-dice', one for each shortsword?
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Eroan wrote:
A1549: Two.
Thanks a lot, that extra bit of information cleared it up completely for me.
Looking forward taking this bit of wisdom into my next D&D session! :D
Q1550 Fake Door
The Minor Illusion cantrip says that the illusion can be "no larger than a 5 foot cube". Does this description imply that the 5' cube must be flat on the floor?
If I want to make the illusion that there is a closed door in a doorway in a normal house in the real world, a fake door that is only 5 feet tall isn't going to cut it. Our doorways are taller than that. BUT - if you tipped a 5 foot cube 45 degrees you would be able to have a vertical illusionary door up to 5' wide and 7' tall (going across the diagonal of the cube). It fits within a 5' cube and it covers the entire standard doorway.
What say you - allowed, or not?
Q1551: Hello this may have been answered but I cannot find anything through the search function: My question concerns the "lucky" feat. Our DM has decided to use critical hit tables so that lasting damage is extremely possible on criticals. According the RAW: PHB. Pg 167, when you make an attack roll, ability check or saving throw you can use a luck point "after you roll the die, but before the outcome is determined." So can I understand that the "lucky aspect" of your character allows you to try your luck on a scenario of your choosing. It is as though you bought a lottery ticket and changed your mind about which numbers to use. Now the next part is where my question comes in: "You can also spend one luck point when an attack roll is made against you. Roll a d20, and choose whether the attack uses the attacker's roll or yours." So, since you would only use the luck in combat when you need luck, can you wait to hear the result of the attacker's roll then decide to use or not use your "luck point"? The best way to illustrate this is at the extremes: If your attacker rolls a 1 and falls on their sword - you certainly would not use a "luck point". At the other exteme, if your attacker rolls a critical, this is where true "luck" in the real world would come out. So the qestion as if you can wait until the result of the attacker's roll before using one of your 3 luck points per day? Thank you.
Filksinger wrote:
Q1552: Another easier question: In the Spell "Find Steed". If you (a Paladin) summon a War Horse and equip it for battle. If you dismiss it... then resummon... does it come back in full armor?
Kelwin55 wrote:
Kelwin55 wrote:
Q1553: Multi-classing
Suppose I have a fighter that has str16, int10.
He found a headband of intellect during an adventure, bringing his int->19.
Can he then multi-class to a wizard?
Asperix wrote:
A1553: Since multi-classing requires a particular rating or better in ability scores based on the classes you have, but the rules don't make a distinction between your normal ability scores and those which you have as a result of an attuned magic item, whether or not a headband of intellect can be used to allow multi-classing in the wizard class is up to each individual DM.
I advise against allowing it, however, since it could lead to either a situation where the item granting the required ability score is only attuned to while close to increasing in level (the player abusing the wording of the rules and their lack of specificity, rather than trying to adhere to their intent), or raises the question of whether you suffer any ill effects for no longer having the required ability score such as not being able to use features granted by classes beyond your first or not being able to increase in level while your character is technically "illegal".
AaronOfBarbaria wrote:
I would likely rule that the fighter had to be using the Headband for a certain amount of time before it could be used for multi-classing. Probably for 1 full level.
Asperix wrote:
Q1554: I use the Glyph of Warding spell in a book to store the magic Flame arrows with the trigger for when I touch the book ... the Flame arrows will be concentrated its full length?
Drunemeton wrote:
Zakharock wrote:
Coredump00 wrote:
mellored wrote:
Zakharock wrote:
I'm unclear on some aspects of bonus actions. I've been scouring the site trying to find a concrete answers, rather than opinion and supposition. Please forgive me if the answer is around somewhere, but I haven't had time to read the entirety of the thousands of posts in the rules thread and searching is brutally inefficient.
Q1555: Do spells with a casting time of 1 action have to be cast as a bonus action?
Q1555a: Readying a spell is an action that requires casting the spell as part of the action. If I can only cast Healing Word as a bonus action, can I ready it at all?
Q1555b: Can I take a bonus action and then the ready action, or vice versa?
Q1555c: If yes to all three, can I take a bonus action, then ready Healing Word, then use it before the next initiative count to effectively use two bonus actions?
Q1555d: Haste gives an additional action. Can I Attack (from haste), bonus action a second attack (war priest), move, ready Healing Word and loose it before the next initiative count?
This is just a short list for a Cleric and has none of the complications of multi-classing bonus action options. Maybe a better question is:
Q1556: Can I use my action to perfrom a bonus action, as long as I don't violate any restrications (i.e. one non-cantrip spell per round)?
Karnorr wrote:
Q1557:
Imagine a fight between a fighter and a wizard, they are a long distance from each other,
the fighter shoots arrows and enters into a steel box in turn. The wizard can not target figther as this with full cover (right?) Then he releases a fireball in the box area or a other spell in the box.
Only the box is affected and receives damage?
mellored wrote:
Zakharock wrote:
Twinned Maximillian's Grasp - does using an action control one or both fists? It is a single spell and both fists cease to exist when you lose concentration on them so by that logic a single action should make them both act the same way?
mellored wrote:
Q1558: When you use a Monk's Stunning Strike feature, do you still deal normal damage from your attack, or does the stun supercede the damage? I thought it was in addition to the damage, but I just reread the ability today and it is a little confusing right now. Specific overrides basic, but it doesn't specifically say that the attack deals no damage.
A1558: You answered your own question; it doesn't specify that it is stunning instead of damage, so you still deal damage as normal for hitting with a melee weapon attack.
Drunemeton wrote:
Q1559) Can a MC Wizard 3/Cleric 3 prepare 3rd level spells... RAW and RAI, I feel yes my DM says no... any official tweets or errata you guys can point me to! thanks in adavance
Pagu wrote:
Pagu wrote:
paulstrait wrote:
Avross wrote:
It says under multiclassing you prepare each of your spell lists as individual casters... Clerics can prepare any spell they have slots for... A wizard can scribe and prepare any spell he has slots for... A w3/c3 has 3rd level slots therefore he should be able to prepare 3rd level spells...
Avross wrote:
Thanks anyways for the clarification
Thanks anyways for the clarification
Pagu wrote:
Coredump00 wrote:
Drunemeton wrote:
paulstrait wrote:
So my Wiz1 has a spellbook with six 1st level spells, just like every other Wiz1.
When I gain a level I become a Wiz2. According to Learning Spells of 1st Level and Higher: 'Each time you gain a wizard level, you can add two wizard spells of your choice to your spellbook. Each of these spells must be of a level for which you have spell slots'.
Since I only have 1st level spell slots, these two new wizard spells must be of 1st level.
Then I become a Wiz3. I now have two 2nd level spell slots, therefore my two new spells can be either 1st or 2nd level.
I then multiclass into cleric. By the time I am Clr3/Wiz3 my spell slots are 4/3/3. Even though I have 3rd level slots, I don't have any 3rd level wizard spells in my spellbook.
According to the multiclass Spells Known and Prepared paragraph, I must prepare today's wizard spells as if I were a single class wizard.
Okay. According to the wizard class description, Preparing and Casting spells, I choose a number of wizard spells from my spellbook, but the spells must be of a level for which I have spell slots.
So I have 3rd level slots, but don't know any 3rd level spells! Never mind, I can use these slots to 'overcast' 1st and 2nd level spells.
Then I gain a level and become a Clr3/Wiz4. My slots are now 4/3/3/1. I have a 4th level spell slot!
Because I've just gained a wizard level, I can add two wizard spells to my spellbook. These spells must be of a level for which I have spell slots. I have both 3rd and 4th level slots, so add one 3rd and one 4th level spell to my spellbook. When I prepare spells, they must be a level for which I have slots. I have 3rd and 4th level slots, therefore I can prepare 3rd and 4th level wizard spells.
If not, why not?
ArialBlack wrote:
'You determine what spells you know and can prepare for each class individually, as if you were a single-classed member of that class'.
Okay, I'm both a wizard and a cleric, but I must prepare my wizard spells according to the wizard rules, and the spells I know (the spells in my spellbook) are the ones gained from wizard levels.
My spell slots are those of a 7th level caster, and all of those slots are useable for both cleric and wizard spells.
According to the multiclass spell slots rules, I have 4/3/3/1.
According to the multiclass rules, the spells in my spellbook are determined as if I were a single-classed wizard. This means that the limit on which spells I put in my book are set by what spell slots I have, just like any single-classed wizard. I have 4th level slots.
According to the multiclass rules, I prepare wizard spells as if I were a single-classed wizard. The limit on which spells I can prepare is, 'The spells must be of a level for which you have spell slots'. Since I have 4th level slots, that's the limit.
The multiclass rules have us know and prepare spells as if we are single-classed, but single-classed casters do not use their class level to determine the highest level spells they know or prepare; they use slots. Referring us to the single class rules doesn't impose a class level-based limit on spell level, because there is no such limit mentioned in the single class entries.
Q1560
The description of the Polymorph spell says:
The target's game statistics [...] are replaced by the statistics of the chosen beast.
I have the War Caster feat which gives me advantage on constitution saves to maintain concentration.
When I cast Polymorph on myself and get hit do I still get advantage to maintain concentration?
What exactly counts as game statistics?
ArialBlack wrote:
'The multi-class rules say that you prepare spells, as if you where a level 4 wizard'
No they don't. Nor do they say you know and prepare spells as a single-classed wizard who has a number of wizard levels equal to your own.
They just say that you know and prepare spelss as a single-classed wizard, without reference to any class level.
And why should they? The single-class rules do not refer to class level when determining the level of spell you can know, prepare or cast. The single-classed rules use the level of slots you have, not the class level. Therefore, when making multiclass characters follow the single class rules, and the single class rules determine spell level by spell slot rather than class level, then this means that multiclass casters do also.
ArialBlack wrote:
mellored wrote:
mellored wrote:
I don't know why this is still being discussed.. I literally quoted the relevant passage from the rules:
"If you have more than one spellcasting class, this table might give you spell slots of a level that is higher than the spells you know or can prepare. You can use those slots, but only to cast your lower-level spells." - Players Handbook page 164 under preparing spells.
A multiclass 3 wizard/3 cleric doesn't have 3rd lvl wizard spell slots and 3rd lvl cleric spell slots... they have 3rd lvl generic spell slots. They are, per the rules, limited by the spell progression of a wizard and cleric individually. A 3rd lvl wizard only has access to 2nd lvl wizard spell slots, so a 3 wizard/3 cleric can only prepare 2nd lvl wizard spells.
Before you ever reference the MC spell slot chart, you first consult the charts under wizard and cleric separately. Those tables define your class's maximum spell level. THEN, after you've prepared your spells based on your individual classes spell levels, you consult the multiclass spell slot table to determine how many slots your character has, which is based on your calculated spellcaster level, not your actual character level.
ArialBlack wrote:
Hello.
I'm using optional rule for lingering injuries in my campaign.
Also, one of adventurers is a druid, and he is able to transform into a beast.
Should I apply lingering injuries while the druid is in wild shape? Is it possible to lose an eye while he is in a beast form? Does this lingering injury disappear when the druid will return to human shape?
Thanks.
In my example, when I was Clr3/Wiz3 I only had 2nd level wizard spells (because my first three levels were all wizard levels). This meant that even though I have 3rd level slots (as a multiclass 6th level caster), I don't know any 3rd level spells to cast, as described in the multiclass example.
But when I gained a 7th level and became Clr3/Wiz4, I gained a wizard level and a multiclass caster level (making me a 7th level caster). I then choose two new spells to add to my spellbook, as if I were a single-classed wizard. Note that nothing says that i get them as a (insert level) wizard, because the spells you can learn are not class level dependent but spell slot dependent.
According to the single class wizard rules, the spells I add must be ones for which I have a spell slot, and there is nothing that suggests anything about class level being a factor.
There is nothing in the multiclass rules that says spell preparation or knowledge is based on class level either, just that you do so as if single-classed. This refers to spell attack bonus, casting stat, spell list, save DC etc. That's what the multiclass example talks about.
But nothing is keyed off class level, only on spell slots. This applies to both single and multiclass casters.
TBH, there is much debate about this simply because of what the words say. If they want it to be calculated AS IF you had the spell slots that a single class caster of that individual level WOULD have (as opposed to the slots you ACTUALLY have), then they should write it without ambiguity.
ArialBlack wrote:
Agreeable, but unsatisfying in this case.
I'm not looking for a way to get around the rules, I just want the rules to be written unambiguously, and result in the RAW matching the RAI.
the examples make the rules pretty clear.
as does crawford's tweet.
but, it's your game, so do what you want.
ArialBlack wrote:
The meaning would refer to situations like my example of a caster who started as Wiz3 then got Clr3. That caster would have the slots of a 6th level caster but no 3rd level wizard spells.
The example caster in the multi-class rules makes clear that such a caster can use 3rd level slots even without 3rd level spells in his spellbook. Neither the rules nor the example caster say that a multi-class caster is unable to learn or prepare spells appropriate for his slots, they just explain that he might not have those spells and how to use those slots anyway.
ArialBlack wrote:
"If you have more than one spellcasting class, this table might give you spell slots of a level that is higher than the spells you know or can prepare".
Yes, it might. I agree that it might, just like in my example Clr3/Wiz3. But this form of words does not mean that I cannot prepare or learn spells that the single-class rules indicate that I CAN learn and prepare, which, by RAW, is based on spell slots and has nothing to do with class level.
Crawford indicates in a tweet or whatever a rule which is not in the book! How are we supposed to know what his tweets are if we're not on Twitter? I'm not!
I get that this is RAI. So write words that unambiguously mean that!
ArialBlack wrote:
ArialBlack, the example of how it works is given in the rule book and makes the rule very disambiguous. After reading the example there is no one going to come away with the reading you are arguing for.
"If you are a ranger 4/wizard 3, for example, you know three 1st-level ranger spells based on your levels in the ranger class. As 3rd-level wizard, you know three w izard cantrips, and your spellbook contains ten wizard spells, two o f which (the two you gained when you reached 3rd level as a wizard) can be 2nd-level spells. If your Intelligence is 16, you can prepare six wizard spells from your spellbook." PHB 164
This example is incompatible with your reading.
ArialBlack wrote:
Actually, I'm not looking for the game to work like I'm saying, so much as getting the rules to say what they want them to actually mean.
Examples should illustrate the rule, but the rule should be understandable even without the example. Be honest, if that example wasn't there, could you really point to any actual rule which says that the maximum spell level of multi-class casters are tied to class level, when the same is not true for single-classed casters (who use spell slots to determine that)?
What possible reason could there be for giving a Wizard 1, Cleric 10 access to higher level Wizard spells when that's not at all how multiclassing works? You take a level of rogue, and you get features and advance sneak attack by one rogue level. Taking 15 fighter levels has no effect on which rogue features you get. Why should spells be any different?
ArialBlack wrote:
ArialBlack wrote:
I'm not sure what the point is here.... AB seems to be arguing just to prove how smart he is being able to twist the rules to maybe, kinda-sorta, mean something different than what everyone else agrees they mean.
Is this just an attempt to get an editing job somewhere? An attempt to get us to agree how wise you are? Get Crawford to write you a personal letter of apology? Whats the goal here...??
It is clear by the rules what is meant, even if you can squint in a dark room and determine the wording could mean something else.... yay.... you can now badger your DM and try and break the game. Congrats.
Ars81 wrote:
ArialBlack wrote:
Q1560(?): I don't know the current number.
Can the Gust spell be used to get the caster out of the Grapple condition by casting the spell on the caster and having the caster willingly fail the saving throw?
Bloodscythe wrote:
ArialBlack wrote:
ArialBlack wrote:
ArialBlack wrote:
Drunemeton wrote:
KleinDavy wrote:
AaronOfBarbaria wrote:
Q1561
Can you combine the sorcerer's Draconic Resilience or the spell Mage Armor with Unarmored Defense?
A player asked me if he could dip his monk charcter into sorcerer to get a +3 to AC, but I said this would count as natural armor like the actual scales of dragons do.
Though, I don't think Mage Armor, despite being called armor, counts as armor because it is described as "protective magical force."
If I'd read the rules word by word neither of the two could be combined with Unarmored Defense, because they give the character an AC of 13+dex and not a +3 to AC so the character would have to decide wheter he wants to use 13+dex or 10+dex+wis (or +con for barbarian)
What are your thoughts on this?
ArialBlack wrote:
OoftaMeg wrote:
KleinDavy wrote:
ArialBlack wrote:
Can you please stop arguing about this?
Nobody cares, seriously!
KleinDavy wrote:
FrogReaver wrote:
KleinDavy wrote:
FrogReaver wrote:
Arial i used to see it your way but The argument that got me to see it was that each paragraph of the mc caster rules works independently... You learn and prepare spell as a single class THEN determine your slots after... Its the procedure that sets the barrier... The ranger/wizard is a less then perfect example... I wish they used prepared full caster classes in the example
ArialBlack wrote:
ArialBlack wrote:
Q1562: Is a strange funny question but ... already considering I can breathe anywhere, if I get into a bag of holding and cast a glyph of warding I can carry it around and use it where i want?
KleinDavy wrote:
BoldItalic wrote:
Q1563:
Given how the last multiclass spellcaster question went off the rails, I'm reluctant to ask this, but does a character get extra cantrips if they start as one caster class and then multiclass into another?
If someone had a Wiz3/Rogue3 with arcane trickster, would they get 6 wizard cantrips? I think they do, but I'm not certain.
A1563: Yes, you gain the cantrips as appropriate for your level in any/all spellcasting classes you possess.
edit: fixed answer number
ArialBlack wrote:
AaronOfBarbaria wrote:
Zakharock wrote:
Q1564. As a 5th level Barbarian, can I Shove then Grapple a target in the same turn?
Edit: Sorry for double-post! The lag is real.
A1564: Both Shove and Grapple contain the following: "If you're able to make multiple attacks with the Attack action, this attack replaces one of them."
Neither contain: "...but you can't replace your other attack(s) with other things that can replace an attack."
That's about as clear as the rules can get.
Q1565a: Can dispel magic be used to remove a curse?
Q1565b: Any implications for useing it in place of remove curse?
Drunemeton wrote:
TeaKitten wrote:
AaronOfBarbaria wrote:
LiquidSlug wrote:
LiquidSlug wrote:
Bloodscythe wrote:
AaronOfBarbaria wrote:
KleinDavy wrote:
LiquidSlug wrote:
AaronOfBarbaria wrote:
LiquidSlug wrote:
Q1566: If I use an unarmed strike while wearing magical armor does the attack count as magical for the purpose of overcoming damage resistance? What about if I use a +1 Shield as an improvised weapon.... is that magical?
SterlingRat wrote:
Bloodscythe wrote:
Hey guys, yours jump my question, it works?
Zakharock wrote:
Zakharock wrote:
Zakharock wrote:
Bloodscythe wrote:
mellored wrote:
Zakharock wrote:
AaronofBarbaria wrote:
ArialBlack wrote:
The spell slots you have ARE the limit of the spells you can know/prepare, according to the single-class rules to which we are directed.
The example shows that you MIGHT have slots of a higher level than you know spells for, just like when I gave my Wiz3 three cleric levels. This matches the example perfectly. But when I took a ;4th wizard level and checked the rules about what spells I can add to my spellbook, I was directed to the single-class wizard, where it said I can add any spell for which I have slots. Nothing in the multiclass rule contradict that, and the example saying that I MIGHT have slots higher than spells I know (and how to use those slots) did not say that I could not learn such spells later.
No rule in the multiclass section says treat yourself as a single class caster who only has a number of levels that you do in that particular class. If I'm a 7th level multiclass character and I'm told nothing more than to treat myself as if I were a single class caster, then I treat myself as a 7th level single class caster! Why? Without any rule to the contrary, the only rule I have is the one which definitely shows that I have the slots of a single-class caster, of 7th level!
So if you're a Wizard4/Fighter3 you'd prepare spells as a Wizard7?
ArialBlack wrote:
Q1569: Is a dual class Monk/Rogue with advantage in combat allowed to use sneak attack with his open-hand attack?
Three more questions about bonus actions...
Q1567a - If Incapacitated can I still take bonus actions?
Q1567b - If yes, can I use the Rogue's Cunning Evasion ability even though it says you can only use it "...to take the Dash, Disengage, or Hide action."
Q1568c - When stunned you "...can speak only falteringly." and are incapacitated. Can you cast bonus action spells with verbal components?
Coredump00 wrote:
q1560 For purposes of casting Dispell Magic, which might dispell the magic for at least one round, what spell level of power do magic items work at? Anybody know the answer to this?
jonathonhawke wrote:
Karnorr wrote:
ArialBlack wrote:
FrogReaver wrote:
ArialBlack wrote:
FrogReaver wrote:
That's not the example! That's the example in the spell slots section.
I've already worked out that a character with the spellcasting class feature has a single slot table as a single-classed caster of his combined caster levels, with some counting as 1/2 and others as 1/3.
As I level up, I don't need to refer to this again, because when I was 3/3 I was treated as a 6th level caster and now that I'm 3/4 I don't need the explanatory paragraph to work out I'm now treated as a 7th level caster. I don't need to even look at that paragraph again, just at the slots table, so whatever example is in that paragraph doesn't get looked at again either.
Right now, I'm looking at my new spells I can add to my spellbook. I started as Wiz3, therefore I've only got 1st and 2nd level spells in my spellbook. After that I got three levels of cleric, but even though I'm a 6th level caster I don't know any 3rd level wizard spells, and the example in the paragraph that I'm reading confirms that I might not know spells of every level that I have slots for, and what to do then.
So now I level up to Clr3/Wiz4. I look at the paragraph (with its example) about the spells I know, and it says to treat myself as a single-classed caster. This is the same advice that the slots section tells me, and I'm treated as a single-classed caster of 7th level.
Reading the wizard section, it tells me that I choose two spells to add to my spellbook, and these spells can be of any level for which I have slots. I have both 4th and 3rd level slots, so choose one of each.
You say that the example can only lead to one conclusion. I'm saying that, if the rule really was intended to be understood is this alternate way, how would the example in this paragraph contradict this?
ArialBlack wrote:
FrogReaver wrote:
FrogReaver wrote:
BoldItalic wrote:
If I have a Rod of Absorption, can I or someone in my party cast spells at me before an extended rest to charge up the rod or does that violate Bag of Rats?
FrogReaver wrote:
Mazzy wrote:
ArialBlack wrote:
The example character is Rgr4/Wiz3. This character is considered a 5th level caster in terms of the slots he has, and he is considered a Rgr4 to determine the ranger spells known/prepared and as a Wis3 to determine the wizard spells known (i.e. in my spellbook) and prepared.
According to the ranger class, a Rgr4 knows three ranger spells. You know two 1st level ranger spells at 2nd level, and when you gain the third ranger level you know one more ranger spell, which 'must be of a level for which you have slots'. What slots you have are checked as you level up and learn that new spell.
Since the slots a multiclass ranger may have could be different that a single-classed Rgr3, then is he limited by his ranger level or his slots? According to the rules, it's his slots! Nothing in the relevant rule or example contradicts this.
The same process holds true for wizard spells known/prepared. A Wiz3 knows three cantrips and ten spells. The level of those spells is dictated by the slots you have when you added those spells to your spellbook. The number of spells you can prepare is equal to your wizard level (three) and your Intelligence modifier (+3 for Int16), so I can prepare six wizard spells each morning. Of what level? 'The spells must be of a level for which you have spell slots'. So each morning I choose six wizard spells of any level for which I have slots at the moment I prepare those spells, and since I have, as a Rgr4/Wiz3, spell slots of 3rd level then I can prepare 3rd level wizard spells.
Nothing in the rule or example contradicts this interpretation.
[quote="jonathonhawke"]
ArialBlack wrote:
Arial all the 1\2, 1\3, and full casters with spells known have specific language in there spellcasting rules that specificlly reference the class table... Its only cleric/druid/wizard that conspicuously leaves that language out and instead refers to slots as the determinarion as to what they can prepare... I think that is an important part of the argument
Jourfrend wrote:
Q1570 [i doubt that is right number but 1569 is the highest number in the last two pages, remember folks, please number]
exhastion while in wild shape; if a human druid wild shapes into something, lets say brown bear for this example, and while in bear form the druid suffers one level of exhastion, when they shift back to human form, does the exhastion carry over? loosing hit points does not carry over [unless the loss excedes the wild shape's HP], so i see no reason exhastion to carry over?
celtwarrior wrote:
ArialBlack wrote:
cythgrimey wrote:
ArialBlack, in your understanding a level 4 ranger and level 3 wizard would either have access to level 2 ranger spells or level 3 wizard spells. This is a fact.
At level 6 you must either be Ranger 4 Wizard 2 or you must be Ranger 3 Wizard 3.
If you are ranger 4 Wizard 2 then you must take a level of wizard to become Ranger 4 Wizard 3. You claim that taking the level of wizard in the sitaution would give access to 3rd level wizard spells.
If you are Ranger 3 Wizard 3 then you must take a level of Ranger to become Ranger 4 Wizard 3. You claim that taking the level of ranger in the sitautionwould give access to 2nd level ranger spells.
How is it that you say a level 4 ranger level 3 wizard must have access to either level 3 wizard spells or level 2 ranger spells and yet the rules say that such a character does not have access to level 3 wizard spells and does not have access to level 2 ranger spells? That's a contradiciton my friend.
Q1571
http://www.sageadvice.eu/2015/01/29/beast-master-companion-attack/
http://www.sageadvice.eu/2015/01/08/rangers-badger-multi-attack/
Does that mean that Rangers badger can use multiattack 2 at level 11. Since it seems that it has been confirmed as attack action. Aka can badger have 4 attack rolls?
ArialBlack wrote:
ArialBlack wrote:
ArialBlack wrote:
FrogReaver wrote:
cythgrimey wrote:
AaronOfBarbaria wrote:
mellored wrote:
ArialBlack wrote:
ArialBlack wrote:
ArialBlack wrote:
ArialBlack wrote:
mellored wrote:
FrogReaver wrote:
FrogReaver wrote:
It shouldn't be convoluted!
ArialBlack wrote:
ArialBlack wrote:
ArialBlack wrote:
ArialBlack, The example from what you call the relevant section only says that a wizard 3 ranger 4 knows these levels of spells:
If you are a ranger 4/wizard 3, for example, you know three 1st-level ranger spells based on your levels in the ranger class. As 3rd-level wizard, you know three w izard cantrips, and your spellbook contains ten wizard spells, two o f which (the two you gained when you reached 3rd level as a wizard) can be 2nd-level spells. If your Intelligence is 16, you can prepare six wizard spells from your spellbook.
Care to tell me how it's possible that he is not mentioned as knowing any 2nd level ranger spells or any 3rd level wizard spells. I mean by the rules he must be able to know at least 1 2nd level ranger spell OR at least 1 level 3 wizard spell. But the rules here don't say he does. Then we have even more clarification later with an example that says he doesn't know those spells.
Q 1560 For purposes of casting Dispell Magic, what spell slot equivalent do magic items work at?
A 1560:
Magic items cast spells at their base level, unless otherwise noted. For Dispel Magic, that'd be as a 3rd level spell.
Malthirian wrote:
Paulstrait is correct about the multiclass rules for a character with multiple classes in spellcasting. I think it's a matter of adjusting our thinking from previous editions. Preparing spells is much different from spell slots than it use to be in previous editions.
As for the idea that a non-permanent magic effect that raises an attribute would allow you to multiclass, I strongly disagree with that. I don't think that's what the rules mean by "natural aptitude." And boy, would it cause a host of problems. What happens if your magical enhancing item is broken, stolen, lost or rendered inoperative? Do you suddenly lose all the associated class elements including hitpoints and your proficiency bonus drops? That doesn't make much sense in terms of playability.
ArialBlack wrote:
Clarification on Q 1560:
Thanks for the feedback, but I was asking about casting Dispel Magic at a Magic Item to disable it for a short time. This has come up a couple of times in our game. As the DM I could simply assign a power level based on the power of the item as I understand it, but I was looking to see if there are existing guidlines already in place. Thanks!
Malthirian wrote:
Malthirian wrote:
Q1572: What happens when I attempt to charm an already charmed creature?
I was thinking one of three things:
- further charm attempts fail
- the old charm ends and is replaced by the new charm, provided the creature fails the save for the new charm
- both charms are in effect, provided the creature fails the save for the new charm
If being charmed prevents another charm, could I protect my party members by charming them before an encounter?
If it causes the first charm to fail, could I protect my party members who become charmed by stealing the charm?
If both charms are in effect, does the charmed creature treat both charmers as friendly aquaintences, unable to intentionally harm either, with both charmers getting advantage on social interaction? Or perhaps it could become some kind of ability contest.
The last option sounds the most entertaining to me and is the way I would rule if I were DMing tonight. I would like to know if there is a more official answer.
same thing thag happens when you prone a prone chreatre. nothing.
though depending on how you charm, there might be extra effects that could stack.
Q1573: can I use acrobatic and athletic for dex & str saving throw?
A1572: What happens when I attempt to charm an already charmed creature?
I wish I had waited a bit before posting. I found this in the PHB,p290:
If multiple effects impose the same condition on a creature, each instance of the condition has its own duration, but the condition's effects don't get worse.
I guess I have my answer. Should I remove my post?
Also, mellored, thank you for the quick reply.
Xirrax wrote:
First off, love 5e.
This isn't really a rules question exactly (well I guess it sorta is) but I didn't know exactly where to suggest this...
A lot of folks seem to be making their own Legend of Zelda stats these days. Does anyone know a link to 5e stats for Zelda races?
And if I have to post a question to the Wizards staff...well again, just a suggestion: A Legend of Zelda Campaign Setting book would sell through the roof. Partner with Nintendo! Darkhorse did it! :P
Q1573: Can I use skills and kits without proficiency in it? (stealth and thieves tools for examle)
A1573: Yes.
Q1574:
Can I please have a clarification on the rules of Sneak Attack for the rogue.
Does the creature need to be hit on my first attack to allow me use of the bonus sneak attack?
Do I need to roll for advantage (two d20 and pick the higher number as a base)?
When I roll for damage, do I add in my modifier to the d6 dice?
Piloti wrote:
Bloodscythe wrote:
Cooperjera wrote:
Cooperjera wrote:
Q1575:
When a Wizard levels up, they get two spells.
Does the Wizard have to spend time learning these spells and writting them into their book, or do they just get them through natural experience and understanding?
LiquidSlug wrote:
Bloodscythe wrote:
Q1576: Is it feasible that two Medium player characters with 24 Str would be able to lift and throw a Large-sized creature if it has the Stunned status? We're coming up with outside the box ways to get an Aboleth out of the water and onto dry land.
aumguitarist07 wrote:
aumguitarist07 wrote:
q:1577: on a 20 Do Vorpal blade deal 6d8 damge on a crit or dose it deal 12d8 ?...... In the case that it is a monster whit a legendary action, (dragon) . and the monster can be crittet (drag
on)
neztea2 wrote:
A1577: Since the damage only happens because of rolling a 20, it is not doubled as a result of rolling a 20.
OoftaMeg wrote:
Q1578: What is the maximum and minimum height of an medium creature before changing category?
A1579: There is no artificial limit to how many short rests can be taken, nor a specific amount of time that must elapse between one short rest and the next - it is important to note, however, that short rests being mentioned as being at least one hour in length means that there has to be some non-rest activity going on to create a separation between one short rest and the next (i.e. the difference between a single short rest that is two hours long and two short rests that are each an hour in length is that something besides rest actually happened between the later example).
R1578: I think you'd have a better chance at getting a useful answer if you were to mention why you feel the need to know what the minimum and maximum heights are for a size category.
Zakharock wrote:
Pimachitan101 wrote:
OoftaMeg wrote:
AaronOfBarbaria wrote:
Q1580, bag of tricks p154 DMG, how long does the creature last? can i pull three out each day and keep them forever? so after one year i could have a horde of over a 1000 creatures willing to serve me?
Q1581, adamantine armor, is adamantine a metal? i think often it has been treated like a metal in past RPGs but what is it offically in 5th ed? does it have to be a metal, it would be a great way for druids to get some armor on [pun intended] the discription in the DMG says armor reinforced with adamantine, that might imply it is an element/compond added into a steel alloy or it could also be a seperate layer? maybe adamantine is carbon fiber like a bullet proof vest?
celtwarrior wrote:
celtwarrior wrote:
OoftaMeg wrote:
celtwarrior wrote:
Q 1582 Source of extra damage - weapon or devil?
Our group fought and defeated a bearded devil (MM p. 70). During the fight the devil was using his glaive, which did d10+3 slashing damage and required a DC 12 CON save or the wound would bleed for d10 hp per round "due to an infernal wound".
After defeating the devil, we naturally took the glaive as booty - and found that it did NOT deal the extra damage when WE used it. The DM says that this is because the devil itself was responsible for this extra damage, not the glaive.
Is this the correct RAW interpretation? The MM doesn't really say whether it's the devil or the glaive itself that causes this extra damage.
Filksinger wrote:
Q1583: Does Barbarian Rage provide advantage on melee attacks? Is a melee attack considered a Strength check?
A1583: Rage does not provide advantage on melee attacks, but Reckless Attack can. There are three types of rolls that D&D uses: Attack Rolls, Ability Checks, and Saving Throws - the three of which are mutually exclusive, so no one roll can be more than one of those things.
AaronOfBarbaria wrote:
celtwarrior wrote:
AaronOfBarbaria wrote:
celtwarrior wrote:
Q1584 If I become perma-polymorphed into a dragon, do I retain my class levels? If so, how do I calculate my new health?
As part of the same question: can the permanent effects of true polymorph be dispelled, and is there a way to prevent that?
Q1585 Is it fair to assume that metallic dragons gain their "change shape" action at CR15? Also, I feel like chromatics should get it at some point too.
Q1586:
If a non-druid character has the medicine skill, how does he cure an illness without magic once he diagnoses it? As far as I can tell, creating cures requires an herbalist kit, which is a tool that requires either the druid class or the Skilled feat to gain proficiency in it.
Q1587, is a stone considered a light and/or finesse weapon? i ask for the purpose of throwing two stones using two weapon fighting?
Q1588, what if the stone[s] are MAGIC STONE[s] [cantrip EE players companion], it states "You or someone else can make a ranged spell attack with one of the pebbles by throwing it" now does it have the 'thrown' weapon quality? also since "that attacker adds your spellcasting ability modifier, not the attacker’s, to the attack roll." is it no longer an improvised weapon?
ArialBlack wrote:
mellored wrote:
BairdEC wrote:
Hi the DM on my recent encounter said that i could change my characters stats and everything else expect for name up till lvl 5 is this true? the reason for the dm for saying this was beacause my charcater stats we made by rolls not by point system.
celtwarrior wrote:
iMilkParty69 wrote:
A1584: Everything about your character's game traits, class levels included, are replaced by the details of the creature you are true polymorphed into - you do not keep your class levels, and thus need no special calculation for your health as it is just whatever your new form would have.
Permanent effects cannot be dispelled.
A1585: That is not a fair assumption, different colors of dragon can gain the change shape feature at CR that varies by their color. As for chromatic dragons getting the change shape feature at some point, it is your perogative as a DM to make that true in your campaigns, but it has traditionally been one of the separating factors between chromatic and metallic dragons.
If i'm a changling druid....
what happens if i wild shape into a bear, then shapechange into a humaniod?
mellored wrote:
Q1589
Monster manual says that if lycanthrope is a born one and not just bitten/infected by another lycanthrope then it could be made not-lycanthrope only by the means of spell "wish". But if I cast "reincarnate" on a dead hereditary lycanthrope to make him a brand-new body, then its new body has no connection to any of its lycanthropic ancestors at all. Can i remove lycanthrope curse via "remove the curse" ritual after that?
Q1590
Warlock's pet Pseudodragon has Limited Telepathy - can it, or a full telepathy (Awakened Mind), be used to effectively transmit vision? Meaning if the telepathy target is blinded, has no darkvision in the dark, etc.
ZickZak wrote:
mellored wrote:
A1589: A lycanthrope that is reincarnated is no longer a lycanthrope, whether it was born a lycanthrope or infected with it via a wound.
Nothing that was affecting the old, now dead, body has any bearing on the new body created by the reincarnation spell.
ZickZak wrote:
ZickZak wrote:
Q1591:
Are attacks made with nets always at disadvantage? Also, why does it have the thrown property if it's already a ranged weapon?
A1591: You could avoid disadvantage when attacking with a net by having the Crossbow Expert feat and being within 5' of your target, or by attacking a target that can't see you or is incapacitated while being within 5'.
As for the thrown property: all ranged weapons are either given the ammunition property or the thrown property, which clarifies whether you need multiple of the weapon to make multiple attacks (one weapon per attack made) or a separate ammunition, and makes sure no one gets confused into thinking half the nets they throw in a combat break and are not recoverable and reusable.
Coredump00 wrote:
AaronOfBarbaria wrote:
ZickZak wrote:
Q1592: I would like your interpretations on Glyph of Warding. What would you allow as DM's?
"... you inscribe a glyph that harms other creatures..."
Could the glyph do something negative that doesn't deal damage?
Ex: A glyph that casts Banish, Bestow Curse, Blindness, etc.
Could a glyph attempt something that likely leads to negative outcome?
Ex: A glyph that casts Command to approach a hidden trap?
Could a glyph do something non-negative that the target would resist?
Ex: The glyph is on an object. When the object is disturbed, the glyph casts Geas on the target to take that object somewhere.
Do you read that part of the description as flavor text, not requiring an actual harmful effect?
Ex: The glyph is on the floor of a treasure vault and casts Sending to the vault's owner if anything is disturbed.
I concede the glyphs that give explicit buffs or heals break the action economy in a bad way, an unlimited number of spell glyphs that only you know about, triggered to only affect you. At least glyphs that harm require you to lure targets to them in some way to take effect.
Xirrax wrote:
Q1593:
Having a debate about the Bestow Curse Spell.
Player casts 3rd lvl bestow curse and creature fails its initial Wisdom saving throw.
Player selects spell option: "• While cursed, the target must make a Wisdom saving throw at the start of each of its turns. If it fails, it wastes its action that turn doing nothing."
Since this option says nothing about what happens in the event the creature makes a successful Wisdom saving throw at this time, some believe the spell ends, and some believe the creature must continue making saving throws on every turn for duration of spell (concentration).
Which is it?
DMBobodrobo wrote:
Q1594
Who can use a wand of Magic Missiles? It doesn't seem right that someone with no training can just cast and control the magic coming out of the wand. Also, would a monk's bonus action martial arts unarmed strike cancel out his multiclassed dueling fighting style?
A1594:
- Magic items state that you learn how to use them when you either cast "Identify" on them or spend a short rest and focus on learning it (DM basic rules p.58)
- Spellcasting states that you can cast spells you don't know if they come from a magic item (PHB, p.201 / Player basic rules p.78)
- Magic items might have race / class / other requirements, this is however not the case for "Wand of Magic Missiles"
- If in theory there were race / class / other requirements on the magic item, there are feats that allow you to ignore these
So yeah, anyone can use a Wand of Magic Missiles as long as he spent some time learning how to.
To the other question, I wouldn't say the two cancel each other out, but let's take a look at the weapon requirement:
Dueling - A melee weapon in one hand and no melee weapon in the other hand
Martial Arts - Unarmed strike, short sword or any simple weapon that is not heavy or two-handed
Unarmed Strike basically is a simple melee weapon as it's listed in the table for simple melee weapons. Note that your fist is not a melee weapon, only unarmed strike itself is. That means your fist only counts as melee weapon when you use it to attack. Consequently if you only attack with one hand, then both Dueling and Martial Arts would stack. But if you want to use the Martial Arts's feat to attack with both fists, then the Dueling bonus does no longer apply because now you have a melee weapon in the other hand.
(Note: There is no unified opinion on whether unarmed strike should be counted as melee weapon or not.)
Q1595: Today's (4/30/2015) Sage Advice article implies that there is a way to apply your proficiency bonus to your initiative check roll. If this is, in fact, the case, how does one do it?
A1595: If you are a bard you will get a feature called jack of all trade, and that will add half of your proficiency bonus to initiative. If you use the optional Ability Check Proficiency rules from the DMG, many classes are able to gain proficiency in Dexterity checks, which include initiative.
AaronOfBarbaria wrote:
Q1596: I would like rulings from your tables on creating undead.
Do zombies and skeletons decompose?
If left in a tomb for ages, would zombies turn to skeletons and skeletons to dust?
If a creature died recently from something that didn't change their appearance, could it's zombie pass for living? from a distance?
I imagine its movements could make it more detectable. Perhaps if it was commanded to act asleep or stand still?
Can you command undead to act "normal"? (this makes me laugh but I am curious how you would rule)
How effective would you let a Seeming spell be when cast on undead?
Suppose you cast Nystul's Magic Aura on a willing creature to mask it as an undead.
Would you allow it to penetrate an Antilife Shell?
Would it be immune to Cure Wounds?
Could you do the reverse, allowing undead to enter an are protected by Hallow?
Can you use the reassert aspect of Animate Dead/Create Undead to reassert control over undead you had previously lost control of?
Can you use Animate Dead on the pile of bones left behind when a skeleton undead is destroyed?
If there are no weapons next to the skeletons when animated, do they still get shortsword and shortbow attacks?
Can they use any weapons given to them? armor/shields?
Do you give them a fall back unarmed attack?
If the caster that created the undead is killed, what will those undead do?
Act as uncontrolled undead, follow last command given, do nothing but defend themselves, be destroyed or something else?
Also, same question for what happens when a wight dies with zombies under its control?
Can the control of created undead be broken with Dispel Magic?
Xirrax wrote:
Q1597: When i cast "Dream" and enter someone's dream as they sleep, do i chose when i cast it to turn it into a nightmare (that is to say, Appear Monsterous, deliver a 10 worded message, cause 3d6 damage) or can i turn it into a nightmare at will throughout the dream, such as i hold a 4 hour conversation with a member of the Cult of Dragons, then after I have the information i need or have completed the conversation I make myself look like Tiamat and then use all five of my heads to pull his limbs off?
FatherLiir wrote:
OoftaMeg wrote:
FatherLiir wrote:
mellored wrote:
Q1598, V i c i o u s M o c k e r y
"You unleash a string of insults laced with subtle
enchantments at a creature you can see within range. If
the target can hear you (though it need not understand
you), it must succeed on a Wisdom saving throw or take
1d4 psychic damage"
this has a verbal componet, but since understanding is not required can a gagged person use this spell? a gagged person can make muffed sounds
mellored wrote:
I think the definition of VERBAL component is that YOU must be able to speak loudly and clearly.
If any one can understand you or hear you has nothing to do with VERBAL component.
The spell allows you to insult people with out shareing a language not ignore the rules for VERBAL spells.
Q1599 can i take fighting style more than one time
if i have fighter 3/Pal 3
can i take Defense from fighter
then take Dueling from pal?
"You adopt a particular style of fighting as your specialty.
Choose one of the following options. You can’t take a
Fighting Style option more than once, even if you later
get to choose again."
A1599 Yes, you can take more than one Fighting style. You cannot choose the same style more than once.
celtwarrior wrote:
Coredump00 wrote:
Q1600, wild shape, if my human druid starts with his hands empty then transforms into a bear and then transforms back in to human form can i transform with weapons in my hands? the last bullet on p67 PHB says:
"You choose whether your equipment falls to the
ground in your space, merges into your new form, or
is worn by it."
so does holding a weapon count as "wearing" equipment?
Q1601 - Sorry not sure if this has been asked before or not, but the search function on here sucks so I'm going to ask again.
Can someone explain to me if I am thinking about this incorrectly?
The way I read the rules is that when a character tries to sneak they roll dice adding in their proficiency bonus and dex bonus and compare this to someone looking for them who uses their perception wisdom + proficiency if they have it. However their is also a passive perception which is 10 + wis bonus + proficiency if the character has it. So lets say I've got a rogue that is 10th level and has a 19 dex at this time and his proficiency bonus, which gives him a +8 bonus to his sneak role. He is trying to sneak by a 1st level elven priest who has a wisdom of 15. Elves get automatic proficiency in perception so the priest has a passive perception of +4. So for me to sneak past the priest even if he is not looking for me I've got to roll a 7 or higher giving me a 35% chance of failure to a 1st level character who is not even actively looking for me. Now heaven forbid the priest is 10th level as well and has boosted his wisdom up to a 17 by then he would then have a PASSIVE, passive perception check of 17. This guy is not even trying to look for me and I'm sitting at a 50% chance to sneak by him. Seriously, is stealth really for **** in this game or am I completely figuring this wrong? I mean shouldn't a 10th level rogue who is sneaking past a 1st level character be able to break dance in platemail behind the guy and not have him notice? Ok so I exagerrated a bit but 35% failure is nothing to scoff at and thats with 9 levels of difference in the characters. The way the passive perception reads its almost better for a character with perception to just relay on his passive perception because there is no advantage/disadvantage rolls to worry about.
Malykai wrote:
Q1602: Mind Control Spells
How do you rule on these?
Charmed Condition:
Is the advantage to social interaction limited to charisma?
ex: wisdom(insight) to detect a lie from a charmed creature
Friends:
If you were disguised, then would target become hostile to whom you were disguised as?
Suggestion/Mass Suggestion:
The target is not charmed, could it attack the charmer?
Geas:
"...forced to carry out some service..."
Is this force merely motivation from the spell's damage aspect? The target knows it will be harmed if it refuses, but it can refuse.
Or is it more like the Suggestion spell, where on a failed save, it pursues the course of action? If it is prevented from complying, it is harmed.
Q1603:
Can a bard who takes the Magic Initiate feat then choose Find Familiar and cast it is a Ritual?
Xirrax wrote:
maceo00 wrote:
OoftaMeg wrote:
A1602:
Charmed Condition:
Is the advantage to social interaction limited to charisma?
ex: wisdom(insight) to detect a lie from a charmed creature
I was thinking of the example of an interrogation, would that be social interation? And then if not wisdom(insight), how about intelligence(investigation)?
Thank you for the great responses.
Filksinger wrote:
Q1604 - Just so it's in once place, what is the concensus for Arcane Focii when it comes to the various components of spells?
I have an Arcane Focus in one hand and a shield in the other. If I am trying to cast the following component type spells, what happens?
A) Verbal
B) Verbal, Somatic
C) Verbal, Material
D) Verbal, Material, Somatic
E) Material, Somatic
F) Material
G) Somatic
I am a level 2 character with proficiency in shields and I have a level of Sorcerer which allows me to use an arcane focus with Sorcerer spells.
A1604: Note that all my answers adhere to the specific rules as they appear in the book - not how I deviate from them as a DM.
A) spell works fine
B) you have to free up a hand for the somatic component or you can't cast the spell
C) spell works fine
D) spell works fine
E) spell works fine
F) spell woks fine
G) you have to free up a hand for the somatic component or you can't cast the spell
Q1605 - Elemental Evil Goliath's Stone's Endurance: When you take damage, you can take a reaction to reduce some of that damage. (paraphrased.) Does this mean that I can use Stone's Endurance to reduce damage that would otherwise drop me to 0hp or below?
Undrhil wrote:
mellored wrote:
Undrhil wrote:
Xirrax wrote:
Sea-Envy wrote:
Q1605: Does the spell Sanctuary drop even if it is casts AFTER a previous spell was cast that is lingering and affects an enemy.
Situation:
- Turn 1: Cleric cast Spirit Guardian
- Turn 2: Cleric cast Spiritual Weapon
- Turn 3: Cleric takes action and cast Sanctuary as Bonus Action on themselves.
- Enemy moves into area effected by Spirit Guardian or Spiritual Weapon attacks enemy....does Sanctuary drop on the Cleric?
KnoxPromethean wrote:
KnoxPromethean wrote:
Q1606: if geas is cast on someone do they know about it after it expires? are they hostile toward the caster? like with a 'friends' spell? The description doesn't seem to discuss the subject's awareness of the spell. Thanks.
Page 203 of the PHB outlines how to maintain concentration and what will break concentration. Are there other means to lose concentration? For example going outside the range of the spell or going around a corner and break line of sight between the caster and recipient of a spell? For example a Heat Metal spell has a range of 60 ft. If I cast the Heat Metal spell on a an armored foe, and i or the foe runs outside the range of the spell (60 ft), or around the corner, does that break concentration and end the spell?
A follow-up question - the Heat Metal spell requires you to use a bonus action to cause the 2d8 of damage. Do you need to be within range and line of sight when you use your bonus action to continue the damage from a heat metal spell? So in my example if my druid casts the heat metal spell on an opponent that is 55' away, runs around a corner or runs into the woods so i am now more than 60' away or can no longer see opponent, can i still use a bonus action to cause another 2d8 points of damage?
How does the Rogue's Expertise works?
A Rogue level 1 with Wisdom Mod +0:
Gets Expertise on Perception. Was +2 (because of the Proficiency) now is +4 right?
At level 6. Can this guy gets "double expertise" in the same Ability Check or "double proficiency" with the Thieve tools (if he already had Proficiency with them)?
The rules says "You can choose 2 more", but no "You can choose other 2 more".
posineg wrote:
Sclario wrote:
AaronOfBarbaria wrote:
Terror49 wrote:
posineg wrote:
I'm not seeing that Vicious Mockery deals with whispering at all. It says (PH5 p. 285) "You unleash a string of insults laced with subtle enchantments at a creature you can see within range. If the target can hear you (though it need not understand you) it must succeed on a Widom Saving Throw...."
The bit about "if it can hear you" would mean that this spell is ineffective if the target is deaf (or in an area that is magically silenced, or in an extremely noisy environment, or subject to any other condition that might provent hearing from taking place). It does not mean that you get to whisper the Verbal Component of the spell. The general rule about casting the spell with the required "resonance" would still apply.
With Dissonant Whispers, however, the spell DOES specify whispering. It states (PH5 p.234) "You whisper a discordant melody....", so the specific overrules the general in this case.
Any other spell which actually states that you whisper to cast it would likewise have the specific override the the general.
I did a quick search and couldn't find this question.
Incendiary cloud:
Bob the Wizard casts it on Bad Guy. Bad Guy makes a save at this time.
Then, Bad Guy's turn comes up. Does starting his turn in the cloud count as "entering the cloud for the first time on his turn", thereby requiring a new save?
Thanks!
Malph wrote:
Q1607: Immunity to Spells by Level vs. Casting a Spell at Higher Level
Spellcasting: a more general rule
"... casts a magic missile using one of her 2nd-level slots, that magic missile is 2nd level."
Globe of Invulnerability: a more specific rule
"... even if the spell is cast using a higher level spell slot."
Without that specific section, Immunity to spells by level can be bypassed by casting at a high enough level, even if the spell effects don't scale.
RAW specific beats general, I get that. RAI is what I am wondering about. I don't have the sources for this, but I was thinking that being able to cast spells at higher slots was in part to avoid having several different versions of the same spell with different power levels. If the higher level versions existed, they would bypass the invulnerability. I could use the rules in the DMG for creating custom spells to address this.
I can see how some spells might be considered greater do to the minimum caster level required to cast them, but I could say the same thing about character level and spell slots.
I am considering the heresy of ignoring the specific bit of Globe of Invulnerability that is giving me grief.
1) How much do you think that will affect my game?
2) Can you think of any obvious exploits that might make me reconsider?
I would like to know how other DM's handle this situation.
I have enjoyed reading the opinions on this forum, they help me decide how to rule as DM and what to expect at other tables.
GEBELL wrote:
Q1608: Glyph of Warding: request for more rulings
I was thinking of interesting things I might try as a player, then realizing they were probably cheesy, how would I rule on the cheese.
High Level Spell Glyphs:
I compare the wording of Contingency with Glyph of Warding, two spells that I view as basically the same. I see Contingency makes specific reference to using a spell slot for the stored spell, Glyph of Warding does not. Glyph does mention cast though and there are other ways to cast without a slot. I rule it means slot. Which means I could cast Glyph of Warding at 9th level and store an 8th level spell in it. I couldn't store a Wish and use the 8th level or lower spell aspect, since wish is using a 9th level spell slot. I could store a 9th level spell with the Boon of High Magic. I had other ideas.
1) Would you let two casters collaborate on a Glyph of Warding? Where one person casts the spell glyph, the other person cast the spell to be stored.
2) Would you let a caster cast an unfilled spell glyph and later fill that glyph?
3) Would you allow a caster to create a spell glyph from a magic item that casts Glyph of Warding and then let the caster provide the stored spell? Or perhaps, let stored spell also come from a magic item? Is this is a task that only someone with special skills could accomplish?
Disturbing Glyphs:
I wondered about rendering a glyph inactive by something other than a dispel magic? Can it be covered up, damaged, buried, painted over etc. by something that doesn't trigger it? I rule that it can be covered or disturbed but to no effect, that whatever material is used to inscribe the glyph is irrelevant once the magic is active. Otherwise, they seem trivial to disarm once you know they exist. The writing that can be detected with investigation is a faint magic aura which is also visibile with Detect Magic.
4) How do you rule on disturbing glyphs?
5) Does a glyph need to be exposed to be triggered? Can I paint over or bury a glyph and still have it function?
Stacking Glyphs:
I considered stacking or overlapping glyphs. What if I had the time to set up hundreds or thousands of spell glyphs in the form of a super trap? Something to take down even a divine creature. The spell mentions it can "cover" an area of up to 10'. That could be literal and/or figurative. I rule that to mean the trigger must happen within 10', since there is no other mention of range. Otherwise, I might get silly distance triggers like when a specific fiend arrives anywhere on the material plane, cast planar binding on it.
6) Does a glyph's physical size match its trigger area? If the trigger area is 10' in diameter does the writing fill a 10' diameter circle?
If we allow silly trigger distances, then clearly the answer to this is no.
7) Do you allow a glyph's trigger coverage area to overlap that of another glyph?
Ex: A pile of coins, in a locked chest or not, each having its own glyph set to go off on the same condition.
Ex: Glyphs applied and painted over, repeatedly, covering the same area.
Ex: A small room with glyphs on the the floor, ceiling and walls.
Xirrax wrote:
GEBELL wrote:
Q1609: Spell Sniper Feat
It states that a Spell that requires an Attack Roll is x2 in Range. How does that interact with Shocking Grasp (Touch)?
Q:1610
Upon reviewing the Player's Handbook and the Dungeon Master's Guide, it appears the Necromancers (Player's Handbook) can Command Undead at 14th Level while Oathbreaker Paladins (DM's Guide) can Control Undead at 3rd Level using Channel Divinity. The Death Domain for a Cleric makes no mention of Commanding Undead. Is there any way for a Cleric to Command or Control Undead under the rules?
Q1611: Group has seven characters and fought against seven globins, how much exp each receive?
Q1612: A level 1 wizard finds a spell scroll containing the fireball spell, he successfully copy to your spellbook, now he can cast fireball using the same test to the original spell scroll through the spellbook (DC 10 + spell level)?
A1611: 50
One Goblin = 50XP
7 Goblins = 7x50XP = 350XP
350 XP split between 7 PCs: (350/7) XP each = 50XP each
Don't be confused by the multiplier that is used for estimating encounter difficulty - it is not used when calculating how much XP to award to the PCs for the encounter. Seven goblins would be a deadly encounter for seven 1st-level PCs, a medium encounter for seven 2nd-level PCs or an easy encounter for seven 3rd-level PCs, but regardless of that, they would still be worth 50XP each.
A1612: He cannot cast it at all.
A 1st-level wizard cannot learn a 3rd-level spell such as Fireball because he doesn't have any 3rd-level spell slots.
He can attempt to cast the spell from the scroll but he cannot copy it into his spellbook.
See the sidebar called "Your Spellbook" in the Wizard class description, the paragraph headed "Copying a Spell into the book".
When you find a wizard spell of 1st level or higher, you can add it to your spellbook if it is of a level for which you have spell slots and if you can spare the time to decipher and copy it.
Zakharock wrote:
Hi !
Q1613: A wizard casting haste on himself can use imediately the additional action provided by the spell, right?
Thanks
Q:1614
This may be old, but I'm a little confused with this one.
Let's say that I'm a warlock, and I have taken the feat War caster [PHB pg 170], which is written as the following:
War Caster
Prerequisite: The ability lo cast at least one spell you have practiced casting spells in the midst of
combat, learning techniques that grant you the following benefits:
· You have advantage on Constitution saving throws that you make to maintain your concentration on a spell when you lake damage.
· You can perform the somatic components of spells even when you have weapons or a shield in one or both hands.
· When a hostile creature’s movement provokes an opportunity attack from you, you can use your reaction to cast a spell at the creature, rather than making an opportunity attack. The spell must have a casting time of 1 action and must target only that creature.
Does this feat overwrite the default rule for armour proficiency with shields [PHB, pg 144], which states that:
“Armour Proficiency. Anyone can put on a suit of armour or strap a shield to an arm. Only those proficient in the armour’s use know how to wear it effectively, however.
Your class gives you proficiency with certain types of armour. If you wear armour that you lack proficiency with, you have disadvantage on any ability check, saving throw, or attack roll that involves Strength or Dexterity, and you can't cast spells. “
Or do I still have to find the means to gain Shield Proficiency to be able to cast my spells [such as multiclassing or the Moderately Armoured feat]?
Xwenn wrote:
Okay..So you interpret them as if War Caster does not overwrite the Armour Proficiency penalties [as in I will still require Shield Proficiency in order to cast spells while wielding a shield at one hand]?
Another question [extended from my previous one]:
How does this appy to divine classes, such paladins and clerics? As in most of the time they will likely wield a shield or a weapon at one hand - does this also means that they cannot cast spells [whether it is of divine or arcane origins] with somatic components? Does that mean that they still require the War Caster feat too?
Q1615: Magic potions that replicate the effect of a magic that can use objects can also be used in an object?
Xwenn wrote:
Xwenn wrote:
Drunemeton wrote:
OoftaMeg wrote:
A1611:
- If you cast a Paladin spell as a Paladin using your Holy Symbol shield as the M component, the quoted rule applies.
- If you cast a Warlock spell as a Warlock the standard rule applies and if the spell has an M or S component you will have to put away either your shield or your weapon to free up a hand unless you have the War Caster feat and the spell has no M component in which case you don't.
If you think that is inconvenient, argue with your DM, not with us. It's his game.
Xwenn wrote:
randl wrote:
Drunemeton wrote:
Xirrax wrote:
Q1611: sorry if this has been asked before, but when you multiclass, you don't get the new class' saving throw proficiencies, do you? You only ever get the save proficiencies you had a level 1, right?
A1611: No, the table and text on page 164 in the PHB show what you get when you multiclass. It does not mention saving throws as something gained when multiclassing.
Q 1612: Can you twin lightning bolt?
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Xwenn wrote:
Q1613:
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Q1614:
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Q1615: If I've cast Find Familiar and temporarily dismissed my familiar, I can use an action to "cause it to reappear in any unoccupied space within 30 feet" of me.
Can I cause it to reappear on the other side of a door or wall?
Does it make a difference if I can see the other side of the wall? (Through a crack, via a mirror, using scrying magic, etc.)
Q1616: Can I cause my familiar to appear next to an enemy and then telepathically request it distract that enemy using the Help action, can the familiar a) provide advantage to the next attack by me or another ally designated by the Help action, as well as b) permitting a rogue to sneak attack the enemy, and c) permitting a creature with pack tactics to gain advantage against the enemy?
Q1617: If I'm wearing Gauntlets of Ogre Power and employing an Ioun Stone which gives me +1 to Str, what is my Strength Score?
Q1618: If I'm wearing Gauntlets of Ogre Power and a Shadow drains 5 points of Strength from me, what is my Strength Score? If it drains another 15, am I dead or immune to Strength drain?
Thanks.
Q1615
i've got a simple question. When using a magical spellcasting focus like a +1 staff or +1 orb, What does the +1 apply to? Is it just the attack roll and DC? Or does it include damage as well?
InchLabel wrote:
bantha223 wrote:
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could a glaive be considered a sword with a long handle? If so could it then be a sword type making it possible to be a vorpal blade or holy avenger?
Mrsilvertaurus wrote:
mellored wrote:
Mrsilvertaurus wrote:
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I cannot seem to find any reference in the handbooks or online. What is the consumption for the waterskin (5lb.)? As in how many days is it worth? With rations the 5E start set at least the characters have "10 days of rations" but does not give a clear consumption range with the waterskin.
PandaMaster619 wrote:
PandaMaster619 wrote:
Yes, according to RAW you need to completely drink 2 full waterskins of water per day. It's very unrealistic in real life, but that's what the rules say. Well, honestly, I guess it makes sense that an adventurer who walks all day, keeps fighting 30 monsters every day and just tries to survive most of the time needs double the water than a normal human.
Also notable: The rules allow you to drink as much at once as you want. You could wake up, go to the nearby river, drink 1 gallon of water and you're good to go for the day.
And you can easily get massive amounts of rations and water by simply doing the "forage" action while traveling. Just need to bring enough waterskins to fill all the water in.
Rya.Reisender wrote:
If we are talking real life...
Fruits and greens are 70-90% water. You could easily get a full day's worth of water from those.
Meet is 50-60% water. You will probably want to suppliment it with some water. Probably where the 4oz comes from.
Travel rations however, have minimal water to prevent spoilage and reduce weight. You very much need to drink water.
And salted butter is the best travel ration. Add a few multi-vitamins and your set. Though, again, you need to find water.
I'm new to D&D and as @mellored said, in the handbook there was a page for how much you need but I didn't see anything on the capacity of the waterskin.
Ya it may seem unrealistic but considering your rations are pretty much dried products, they contain no water like what we eat daily.
Thanks everyone for the info. It was just bugging me for quite some time.
The capacity of a waterskin is in the Container Capacity table (p50 basic rules): 4 pints liquid
As far as the realism / non-realism, I'll say again...people are going to have differing takes on how much water you need in a day, since nutritionists and other experts in the real world differ in their opinions.
For a game, I would go with one of the following:
- a gallon a day (since that's what's listed in the PHB)
- a waterskin a day (because that's easy to track and matches the 8 8oz glass)
- some other amount which the DM is very confident about (because in the long run, it's a minor detail that most tables forget about...)
Hey There,
My friends and I just started playing 5th Edition and already I am having some issues with the way it is designed to run. My question is this. Can you have a dwarven Fighter/Wizard 1/3 In full plate who can still cast spells?
Please calrify because I see several friends going against the norm concept of the wizard and I am wondering why the game does not clarify this issue. Perhaps it does and I just missed it. I am just a player not the Dm so I need some help. My friend is playing the dwarf and far more powerful than anyone in the group. It is causing problems. Thanks.
DarkGameMaster wrote:
If I use cantrip-minor illusion to make a sack of potatoes appear in the back of a cart, will it remain functional as an illusion when/while the cart moves?
OoftaMeg wrote:
shibshooter wrote:
Drunemeton wrote:
shibshooter wrote:
shibshooter wrote:
shibshooter wrote:
AaronOfBarbaria wrote:
mellored wrote:
Q1623
Slow spell
A1623: Slow should work the same way as Hold Person: At the end of each of the target's turn (as it comes up in the initiative order), they get to make a save.
I think the text reads as it does because they want to make it clear that *only* the target is freed when they make a successful saving throw. Since the spell can affect "up to 6 creatures", I'm sure that if they had used the same "On a success, the spell ends on the target." text, that there would be people believing that when one person made their save, "the spell ends" and therefore they're all free.
A1624: Dueling only affect sweapons, not unarmed strikes.
Endarrion wrote:
Avross wrote:
Q. 1625 I'm not understanding spell prep for clerics. At level 1 a cleric knows 2 fist level spells 3 cantrips. It says you prep a list of cleric spells that are available for you to cast. Chose a number of cleric spells = to wis mod + cleric level. So if my wis mod is 4 and I'm a 1st level cleirc i get 5 spells to choose from. I can then cast any of those spells because they are prepared, up to a total of 2 times before a long rest. I also have 2 spells from my domain that are constantly prepared correct. Do those spells count against my 2 per day if i chose to cast one of those spells? I can also change my prepared spell list every long rest provided it's total time is within 2 hours of the long rest. Am I getting this?
Xallin wrote:
Xallin wrote:
But do the domain spells count against the 2 spells I can cast each day at level 1? It's pretty obvioius they don't count agaist the number you can have preped.
Xallin wrote:
ok cool I get this now. Thanks! (I miss spontanius casting)
Cooperjera wrote:
Q.1626
fighter class can use spell scroll?(as burning hands)
without caster feature
Q1627: What are the methods to increase the spell save DC in addition to attributes and by proficiency level?
Q1628: If both your hands are full, are you allowed to drop, sheathe or stow what you're holding in order to perform the somatic component of a spell with a casting time of 1 reaction, such as Counterspell, Hellish Rebuke, Shield or Absorb Elements?
Q1629: If you're not already holding it, can you bring forth the material component (or your spell focus) for a spell like Feather Fall as part of the reaction used to cast it?
A1626: To use a Spell Scroll, the spell must be on your spell list. If it is a higher level than you can normally cast, there is a roll that must be made.
A1627: There is a wand/staff/rod that can help. There are spells that cause disadvantage. That is all I can think of. Others might have more.
A1628: Ask your DM. I would allow you to drop an item.
A1629: Yes. Using the components is part of casting the spell.
Coredump00 wrote:
Q1630, if i had a 2nd lv monk and 3nd lv druid of the moon and i shifted into a giant spider would i still be able to use the monk's unarmed strikes? if so would it be just the 1d4+mod or the spiders 'unarmed strike' of
"Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one creature.
Hit: 7 (1d8 + 3) piercing damage, and the target must make a
DC 11 Constitution saving throw, taking 9 (2d8) poison damage
on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one."
Q1631, would i also be able to use Ki in the shifted form? if so what would be the result of casting jump [x3 jump distance] before shifting then using 1 Ki point to use S t e p o f t h e W i n d, which gives me x2 jump distance, would the total be x6, x5 or just x3?
also i need to know if these would hold up in adventures league games
q1630:, bite is not an unarmed strike (nor is claw, web, or any other attack), nor is it a monk weapon. that said, i'd still allow a spider to kick things for 1d4+dex if he wanted, but that's upto your DM.
q1631: yes to ki. not sure about the jump multiplier.
celtwarrior wrote:
Coredump00 wrote:
Q1632: Suppose a wizard can prepare 6 spells for the day, I could prepare 4 spells and later that day the other 2?
Q1633:
On a critical hit with a dagger is 2d4, is the 2d4 rolled twice or rolled once?
Q1634: When a rogue crits and has 2d6 for sneak attack damage, is that 3d6 also rolled twice (in addition to the 2d4)?
jarandus wrote:
jarandus wrote:
jarandus wrote:
jarandus wrote:
Q: 1635
Could someone tell me where the rules for the attunement of items are?
Noctaem wrote:
Noctaem wrote:
Coredump00 wrote:
Q1636, is a torch considered a simple weapon? if so can a monk use their unarmed strike damage with it so they would do 1d4+mod fire damage?
celtwarrior wrote:
celtwarrior wrote:
Q1637, in the EE players compainon, are the manipulative parts of the spells mold earth and shape water only instantanous then last for an hour or can you continue to manipulate them over the duration of the hour? for example shape water states:
"You cause the water to form into simple shapes
and animate at your direction. This change
lasts for 1 hour."
so you use your action to cast the cantrip and you make puddle of water into the shape of a cube and it will stay like that for 1 hour, however, next round can you change the shape into a sphere or do you have to recast the cantrip to do that? if you don't have to recast the cantrip what kind of action does it take to change the shape? an action, bonus action, or use object?
Q1638
If using Variant Encumbrance, how does the dwarvish racial trait interact?
I'm inclined to not count the armour weight when figuring the weight carried.
PinkRose wrote:
Q1639
I'm preparing a rogue to take the Arcane Trickster archetype, and I see that I can only use wizards' spells. Do I need to go through any kind of preparation before using spells at 1st-level and higher, as a wizard would? As I read it, the PHB never mentioned an Arcane Trickster needing to study a spellbook, or anything similar.
No. The table tells you how many spells you know. You can cast any spell you know with any spell slot you have which is at least the level of that spell. No spellbook or anything like that.
Q1640: At what age can Dragons create a lair? I see no mention of age group, so I would assume that even a newly hatched Wyrmling could theoretically have its own lair. Also, does the Dragon have to consciously create the lair, or could it passively happen to an area it frequents/sleeps in without it knowing? I ask because one of my characters in a home game is a Copper Dragon that is trapped in humanoid form, and he has no knowledge of his true self. He is a pirate captain, so I was thinking his ship could become his lair.
fargus wrote:
Q1641: You hurl a mote of fire at a creature or object within range. Make a ranged spell attack against the target. On a hit, the target takes 1d10 fire damage. A flammable object hit by this spell ignites if it isn't being worn or carried. This spell's damage increases by 1d10 when you reach 5th level (2d10), 11th level (3d10), and 17th level (4d10).
So if a duel class character of Wizard 4/ Rogue 1 hits his over all level of 5 doeas the spell damage increase from 1d10 to 2d10 then?
A1641: All cantrips scale by total character level, not individual class levels, to facilitate their being no difference in the way the cantrip functions based on how/when/where a character got that cantrip.
Q1642 What actions can I perform whilst in another creature’s space? Can I cast spells or take attacks from that space as I am “passing through” either because my ally is letting me through, or because I am able to pass through an enemy’s space?
Q1643a I can’t move as part of a reaction can I? Or only if I prepare the Dash action as my reaction?
Q1643b I can’t end my turn in another creature’s space (without being two size categories larger or smaller). So how do I swap spaces with another similarly-sized creature? I suppose if I grabbed or shoved them and moved them backwards into my current space, I could then move forward to occupy their vacated space. And since they didn’t move of their own accord, they wouldn’t draw any opportunity attacks. But I’d have used my action, yes?
Q1644 An incorporeal creature takes force damage if it ends its turn inside an object. (Most elegant solution yet.) But can it end its turn in the same space as a creature? Without taking damage?
Q1645 Can an incorporeal creature hear/see/sense where it's going when it moves through solid rock, fog, darkness etcetera any differently to a corporeal creature?
Thanks!
Q1646 I played a 5th level Paladin for the first time in a slot zero game readying for KublaCon 2015 game convention. Here's my question. Can my paladin with a longsword cast the first level spell "Thunderous Smite" (or any of the Smite spells) as a bonus action, move to a target, then, when I hit it, choose to "expend one paladin spell slot" (in this case, level 1 slot) and use "Divine Smite" against it while the "Thunderous Smite" simultaneously goes off, doing 1d8 (longsword) + 2d8 (divine smite) + 2d6 (Thunderous Smite) + Str against the target? The decision to use "Divine Smite" seems to be a free action that requires you to expend an unused spell slot. I can't find a rule that says expending a spell slot in such a case is deemed an action of any sort. I know this is going to burn spell slots like crazy, but ohhhh, the damage dealt is.... divine? 
IshKabibal wrote:
Q1642 What actions can I perform whilst in another creature’s space? Can I cast spells or take attacks from that space as I am “passing through” either because my ally is letting me through, or because I am able to pass through an enemy’s space?
Q1647
[PHB 272] Sacred Flame: Flame-like radiance descends on a creature that you can see within range...The target gains no benefit from cover for this saving throw.
This includes full cover, right? As long as I can see them, say through Arcane Eye or through a familiar's senses, and they're within range, I can Sacred Flame them?
DKitten wrote:
Hi all. Can i double dash with rouge cunning action? Why yes/no?
Rstmad wrote:
OoftaMeg wrote:
Rstmad wrote:
Rstmad wrote:
Q1648 can eldritch spear and spell sniper stack to give eldritch blast a 600' range that ignores half and 3/4 cover?
Q1649: DMG page 278, says that you can use a weapon of one category larger than the creature with disadvantage.
This is rule to create a monster but this rule can be for players too?
Hi all, I have some questions about mounted combat, hope you can help.
Q1650. The Player's Handbook says: "The initiative of a controlled mount changes to match yours when you mount it. "
This means that the mount will act before or after the mounted character in the turn order? Or will both act as one in a single turn? If both act in a single turn, can I do a "yoshi jump" and move 60 ft. mounted, unmount and move more 15 ft.? (considering I have speed of 30 ft.)
Q1651. The Player's Handbook says: "It moves as you direct it, and it has only three action options: Dash, Disengage, and Dodge."
This mean that the mounted character can attack in his or her turn and the mount can use a dodge or disengage action? It seems like a rogue's Cunning Action feature, but free of the bonus action cost; is it right or am I missing something?
Q1652. If an enemy hits the mount or the mounted character, does the mount or mounted character needs to make any sort of check? (to do not fall from the mount, for instance)
That's it guys, thanks for the help
cythgrimey wrote:
Zakharock wrote:
Bloodscythe wrote:
Q1650: When it comes to multiattack, does each attack of the multiattack count as a seperate attack? More specifically, if each attack is an individual attack, then a rogues Uncanny Dodge would only take half-damage from one of the attacks (not the entire multiattack). However, if each attack is an individual attack, and the mob targets a cleric with Sanctuary on them, then would each attack require a DC WIS to even target that cleric?
Thanks.
I use to play D&D back in the 70s and I am having a hard time understanding what to do with D&D 5ed. I bought the DMG, PHB, MM and the starter kit to try to learn D&D again to DM for my son to keep him off the internet.
Q1: I seem to remember surprise was rolling a d6 and 1 was a surprise... I cannot figure out how to role a surprise and make it fair with this skill system. Some ideas would be great
Justinian9 wrote:
IshKabibal wrote:
Divine Smite is not casting a spell, and the fact that it expends a spell slot to power it doesn't make it spellcasting.
The proscription on casting spells in the same round as using a bonus action to cast a spell remains a restriction on actually casting actual spells, not on using spell slots.
KnoxPromethean wrote:
Avross wrote:
Speaking of mounted combat, how do you determine if a creature is intelligent enough to act independently as a mount?
A guy I was talking to was talking about making a Paladin and getting the Find Steed spell. He started getting giddy about being able to have 4 attacks per turn because the Warhorse can do a charge, which allows for a bonus action Hooves attack after moving 20' and making a Hooves attack.
First, I pointed out that the warhorse wouldn't be able to charge every turn without provoking Opp attacks.
Second, I pointed out that the mounted combat rules state that a controlled mount can only take the Dash, Disengage, or Dodge action. He said that the spell Find Steed would make the Warhorse intelligent enough to be considered independent. I then pointed out that means the Warhorse can decide to go attack something else or to not charge. To which he replied "Telepathically linked". I countered that that would mean the warhorse is being controlled.
So, how would this really play out, by the rules? It's for Adventurer's League, so I know the whole thing with DM has final say and table variation, etc. I think the rules in the book are pretty clear-cut .. the only question comes down to "how intelligent is an INT 6 creature?"
Undrhil wrote:
Hey all, I'm just playing through the 5e Starter campaign with two of my brothers (Sorcerer, Rogue).
And we're all new to this.
We've only come up to the first set of cave encounters.
Q1652:
At one point the Rogue was unconscious at 0hp and survived his first death saving roll.
He was stablised by the Sorceror, but the rules say he remains at 0hp.
A long rest says it only returns HP if you are at 1.
I don't see any healing potions among their gear, so how is the Rogue supposed to gain HP?
Q1653:
If two goblins are sitting by a fire, can a halfling Rogue whose Stealth+Dex check exceeds their passive perception move about freely,
or does he have to re-roll his stealth for every turn he takes a movement in?
I'm just a little confused as to how powerful stealth is as an ability: "as long as they're not in the open".
Q1654:
They are loot hungry and are used to MMO's with their plentiful vendor-trash.
By this point they've ended the lives of five goblins and I've allowed the Rogue to reclaim the black-feathered arrows,
and to also conveniently recover HP before entering the cave. Is some form of loot expected off these five goblins?
I see that I can roll off the Individual Treasure: Challenge 0-4 table - but what is normal for goblin armour, weapons and shields - leave them?
A1652: A stable creature that isn't healed regains 1 hit point after 1d4 hours.
A1653: Stealth is largely left to the DM on purpose because rules being too detailed on the topic create more problems than they solve. I suggest only rolling the dice when you find that either outcome (being detected or not being detected) could be an interesting way for the situation to turn and are using the dice to decide which interesting path to take.
A1654: My advice is to treat non-magical gear that opponents were using as being no good for sale, but good enough to use if someone in the party wants to use them (i.e. the goblins' arrows fire from a PC's bow just fine, but no NPC is willing to part with even a few copper to buy them) - the headache of tracking how many of what kind of "vendor trash" the party took, how much each is worth, and how many have actually been sold is not at all worth it.
If you want the players to get loot, skip the middle man and give them coins from the individual treasure table (less headache for roughly the same end result).
Thanks Aaron, that helps me a lot.
I'm a new player to d&d 5e and I was just wondering when I dual wield and roll to hit, do I roll to hit for both weapons?
dom9000 wrote:
OoftaMeg wrote:
dom9000 wrote:
dom9000 wrote:
OoftaMeg wrote:
Q1656, rope trick, it says
"Attacks and spells can’t cross through the entrance
into or out o f the extradimensional space, but those
inside can see out o f it as if through a 3-foot-by-5-foot
window centered on the rope."
is it possible to stick your hand through the opening and cast a spell, throw a dagger, etc...?
A1656: No, you can't stick your hand out and cast a spell or throw a dagger or any other such attempt to weasel around that attacks and spells can't cross through the entrance: You are either inside the extradimensional space and you cannot attack or cast spells outside of it, or you are outside the extradimensional space.
Unless, of course, your DM doesn't mind turning a utility spell into the best defensive spell in the game by letting the "realism" of being able to stick a hand out trump the gameplay-oriented rules text.
AaronOfBarbaria wrote:
AaronOfBarbaria wrote:
Q1657, can you cast spells during a short rest? under the long rest discription casting spells are considered strenuous but is it more strenuous than eating, drinking, reading, and tending to wounds? if it is considered more strenuous can a short rest be "interupted" by a strenuous activity proportional to a long rest? if a long rest of 8 hours can endure 1 hour of strenuous activity then can a short rest be interupted by an 1/8th of an hour? 7.5 minutes
Q1568 if a medium or large size creature grapple a medium sized creature and attempt to drops its target off a cliff does the grappled creature get a chance to not be dropped? releasing your target requires no action so is there anything in RAW that allows the target to take a reaction to regrapple? lets say on the characters turn it grapples a foe, the target gets to make an oppossed check to see if it is grappled. then the character drags the target to the cliff, does the target get another oppossed check? two in one round? furthermore, lets suppose a character is holding a grappled target off a the egde of a cliff on the targets turn it can attempt to break the grapple, if it does will the target then fall down the cliff?
celtwarrior wrote:
celtwarrior wrote:
Bloodscythe wrote:
(Wizard + Elemental Adept feat + Lighning Bolt) VS (Monk + Evasion)
My question is, if a Wizard cast a lightning bolt and have the Adept elemental feat (lightning) what will be the damage on a monk that is using the Evasion ability ? (Full, half .. ?)
Thx !
celtwarrior wrote:
zothommogh wrote:
Pretty clear thx !
Bloodscythe wrote:
ArialBlack wrote:
Sulaco wrote:
Bloodscythe wrote:
I play a paladin with polearm master. My question: can I fight behind the frontline? Let's say a fighter is in the square in front of me, fighting a bugbear, can I attack it as well from behind the fighter? Also: has the hilt-strike from PAM also 10' reach?
Do enemies have a savingthrow vs Sleep? the spell doesn't say they have but the bugbear gets advantage on saving throws vs sleep...
alienux wrote:
h4xxler wrote:
Bloodscythe wrote:
Bloodscythe wrote:
Q1662:....A player has to make an attack roll with disadvantage and rolls a 9 and a 10, and uses his Lucky feat to re-roll a die, and re-rolls the 9 and gets a 14. Does the 14 count as the actual roll or does the player still need to use the 10 roll due to disadvantage?
alienux wrote:
jarandus wrote:
OoftaMeg wrote:
Avross wrote:
Bloodscythe wrote:
Bloodscythe wrote:
h4xxler wrote:
I'm sorry, I'm sure this was answered at some point but I'm having a hard time using the search.
Can a warlock who chooses pact of the tome choose three different cantrips from 3 different classes (Guidance, Vicious Mockery, Shocking Grasp), or must he pick all of his cantrips from the same class? The language says "choose three cantrips from any class's spell list."
I'm trying to clarify what "incorporeal" creatures - ones with the Incorporeal Movement ability - can or can't do in 5e. (Obviously I can make my own call.)
Q1663 By RAW, can such a creature generally pick up an object or grapple, or shove another creature?
Q1664 Can another creature automatically move through the space of an incorporeal creature without a check, or is it blocked (even though the incorporeal creature can move through it)?
Q1665 When an object (such as a weapon) interacts with an incorporeal creature, does it pass right through them (although still doing damage of course)?
The MM tells us:
Incorporeal Movement. The [monster] can move through other creatures and objects as if they were difficult terrain. It takes 5 (1d10) force damage if it ends its turn inside an object.
Tremorsense can't be used to detect flying or incorporeal creatures.
Most incorporeal creatures have:
Condition Immunities grappled, restrained, prone.
Only the Will'o'Wisp has;
Ephemeral. The will-o'-wisp can't wear or carry anything.
A1663: Yes to both.
A1664: It's blocked.
A1665: DM's call since it is description, rather than effect. I go with passing through but with a distortion of the incorporeal body and a residue left behind (like ectoplasm) on the object passing through.
The existince of the ephemeral trait on the will-o'-wisp is proof that creatures, even incorporeal ones, are able to wear and carry things.
Mazzy wrote:
Mechatarrasque wrote:
Q: If I have 5 levels of Eldritch Knight and 4 levels of Arcane Trickster, would I have spell slots as a 3rd level caster or as a 2nd level caster? It is unclear if I add the levels together and divide by 3 rounded down or if I add a third of the fighter levels rounded down plus a third of the rogue levels rounded down.
Under multiclassing spell slots it says: "You determine your available spell slots by adding together...a third of your fighter or rogue levels (rounded down) if you have the eldritch knight or arcane trickster background."
A1666
If it was me, I'd say add them together before dividing by three, and get the 3rd level slots. After all, if you had gone Eldritch Knight-6/Arcane Trickster-3 there would be no question and it doesn't seem reasonable to penalise you for levelling up in one class rather than the other, if they are to be counted as equivalent. But as in all cases of doubt, it's for the DM to decide.
Mazzy wrote:
Q1667 (maybe...)
A Favored Soul (Sorcerer Variant) receives the benefits of a clerical domain (ex War Priest, war), or just add the magic of such domain your sorcerer list?
(I think not).
Favored Soul: https://dnd.wizards.com/articles/features/modifying-classes
A1667 As I read it, you just get the extra spells - the domain spells of your chosen domain. You don't get all the other class features that clerics get. It's a subclass of sorcerer, not a subclass of cleric.
BoldItalic wrote:
Bloodscythe wrote:
Q1668, if an orc, for example, is hit by a net, then is the orc considered wearing or carrying the net? i ask for the purposes of spells like:
F i r e B o l t ...flammable object hit by this spell ignites if it isn't being worn or carried.
and if the net is not worn or carried is it flammable? if it is made of rope sure, but what about leather?
i was thinking if you covered someone with a cloak or blanket are they wearing or carrying if so the net should be the same?
Lucas_Blackstone wrote:
R1668 (don't know a definitey answer, but ...) I think a net while "in use" is considered to be "attended", which means it won't catch fire. Regardless of this, the only way to break a net with damage is to his its AC10 and deal 5 *slashing* damage to it. I think the net is designed to allow for strikes and attacks to pass through it, otherwise the first attack anyone made against the person in the net would likely tear it up in the process.
Lucas_Blackstone wrote:
celtwarrior wrote:
Q 1669 + 1670
I have a question about the feat Keen Mind (PHB pg 167). A few actually.
The feat says that the character accurately recalls anything they have seen or heard in the last month.
Q1669 Firstly (and I have sen this argued elsewhere) if a wizard loses his spellbook, can he still memorize spells from that book as if he had it within that month? Is there a distinction between reading something and seeing something? If the character is not blind, then he would have to see something to read it.
Q1670 Second, the feat says nothing about actively listening or focusing sight. Does this mean then that my character sitting in a tavern full of people would recall a man who is visible on the other side of the room pulling a knife, while my character is looking at a person at his own table? Meaning he is not focusing on what is going on behind the person he is looking at. And related to that, would my character be able to recall conversations that were taking place behind him that he could hear but is not actively listening to?
I understand that these things might require a perception roll at the time.... but later when my character thinks back, are these things he would recall?
A1669: Ask your DM, there is no official clarification on exactly what "accurately recalls anything that have seen or heard in the last month" means.
A1670: Ask your DM, there is no official clarification on whether "have seen" means happened in your field of vision or happened in your field of vision and you actually noticed.
Antowas wrote:
Q 1671: Spell casting - my DM recently read the WOTC rules page on spellcasting here: http://dnd.wizards.com/articles/features/rules-spellcasting. From his understanding, this means that if a spell's effect has "make a spell attack roll" (ranged, touch, etc.) that it means the caster may not "cast" the spell and perform the attack on the same turn. So spells like Magic Missile, Moonbeam, Fireball, etc. can be cast and have its effects resolve on the same turn; but spells like Eldritch Blast, Fire Bolt, etc. may only be cast every other turn.
I have also watched the Dungeons & Dragons games by WOTC, on YouTube, and they do not do this. If a spell's casting time is 1 action, then the entire effect goes off when the casting is complete. (i.e. You do not need to wait a turn till you call make a spell attack roll).
Per the article, is he correct or confused?
A1671: Spells take effect when they are cast, unless it's a special kiind of delayed actions spell like a glyph. On your turn, you can use your action to do one thing. Casting a spell counts as one thing; making an attack with a weapon counts as one thing, and so on. If you use your action to cast an attack spell, that casting is the attack - you roll the d20 there and then to see if you hit the target. When it says "casting time: one action", that doesn't mean it takes one action to wave your arms around and then wait until your next turn to make some sort of attack, it means that casting it and making the attack uses up your action for one turn. Next turn, you can do something entirely different. Making an attack with a spell is quite like making an attack with a weapon, except that you use a different ability modifier and the effects tend to be more varied if you hit.
Q1672
I know that +1 weapons add to hit vs creatures, but what about a +1 staff with rolling to hit for a spell? Is it the same?
primuspilushb wrote:
Q1673: My DM claims there have been errata or something that state that spellcasters get to add their Intelligence modifier to their spells. I find this hard to believe, but maybe I am mistaken?
Varuna wrote:
What are the rules for sleeping in armor?
ezrider23 wrote:
Avross wrote:
ezrider23 wrote:
Okay.
IDK how much of a discussion is needed but i'll start a thread just so this doen'y get bogged down.
Q1975: what am I missing.... how does a rogue get a second attack per round?
A1975, looks like you are missing the second attack 
are you asking in comparision to a melee character that gets a second attack at 5th level or in general? anyone can have two attacks per round if they use the two-weapon fighting attack action, just follow rules for that action. also you might get a second attack as a reaction to an oppurtunity attack
Jumped into 5e a few weeks back after a 25-year hiatus. Liking it, and this whole internet thing gives an interesting new twist!
I couldn't find anything by searching and gave up after reading 52 pages of this excellent Q&A: I apologize if the following's already asked-and-answered.
in re: wild magic roll for a sorceror. In a few places the PHB says the DM "can" require a d20, on a 1 there's a wild magic effect. (I think it's mentioned as "can require" after any spell cast or any expenditure of sorcery points; I don't have it with me, though.) I can't find anything in the PHB or DMG about when a DM would or should do that. So:
Q1976a: am I missing a rule somewhere that says when a DM will issue/require that roll?
Q1976b: is it intended that wild magic occurs frequently, so we're going to always require a wild magic roll unless something makes that unseemly? Or is it expected that a DM would issue these in unusual circumstances? I don't know if this is an RAI or "best practices" question; I'll take either answer =)
I'll be DMing my first sorceror ever ('cause back in the day there were just M-U, Ftr, Cleric, and Elf for classes--who's with me!?) starting next week. Unsure what sort of balance the designers are envisioning.
Thanks all!
[edit: correct question #]
celtwarrior wrote:
Justinian9 wrote:
A1976a: No, you aren't missing anything - there is no hard and fast rule in the books. It's left open so that the DM can call for a roll if it seems a fun moment to do it, but isn't obliged to if it wouldn't be fun right now, Some of the results on the table can wipe out a low-level party or wreck the adventure if they happen at the wrong moment and that wouldn't be fun whereas some results are definitely fun and can add extra strands to the story in unexpected ways.
A1976b: It should be fairly unusual, but it depends on what the Sorcerer does. Even a high level Sorcerer isn't going to cast more than about 20 spells a day because he only has so many spell slots and sorcery points for spellcasting, so even if you roll every time, given that a surge only happens when he rolls a '1', that's about once a day, Tides of Chaos complicates it a bit; if the Sorcerer spams it he pays for it with surges, which makes it risky to overuse but that's the player's choice.
Q1977: Why Climber's Kit does not add advantage or bonuses on climb check?
A1977: because a climber's kit doesn't make climbing easier, it makes it safer by limiting you to a maximum falling distance and thus a maximum amount of falling damage when you are able to utilize the kit.
AaronOfBarbaria wrote:
Rstmad wrote:
Justinian9 wrote:
friends I do not know if this is the correct place for this type of post, but if it is not excuse me today in my meeting one doubts arose: After rolling the initiatives of the rogue group would attack first , however he was sneaky and narrate their attack said he would use stealth to take a vested at the opponent. Is that possible ? for therefore he would have to run and I 'd like to know , it is possible to run when using stealth ?
friends I do not know if this is the correct place for this type of post, but if it is not excuse me today in my meeting one doubts arose: After rolling the initiatives of the rogue group would attack first , however he was sneaky and narrate their attack said he would use stealth to take a vested at the opponent. Is that possible ? for therefore he would have to run and I 'd like to know , it is possible to run when using stealth ?
Galarraz wrote:
@Galarraz
You can post questions like this here but make sure you add the question number to it. Your question now officially Q1978.
And to add to the answer:
A1978 - Are we talking about during combat? To use stealth in combat you need to use the "Hide" action. You can only use it when you are unseen. Stealth ends when you approach an enemy that is not sufficiently distracted (needs to be decided by the DM). So if you are asking... can a rogue use Hide as bonus action (given he has the feat), run to the enemy and then attack it with advantage? I'd usually say no, because you moving 30ft towards the enemy is very likely to end your stealth, especially when you end up standing right next to it. Now talking about using a ranged attack... hmmm that would be more likely to work. There are quite many variables here and you probably should tell us the exact situation to get a clear answer.
If your question only was if you can run while hidden - yes you can. The only thing that limits your speed is the fact that you are using up actions you could potentially use for the dash action instead (you can only use one action and one bonus action per turn).
Outside combat, you can only move slowly when using stealth, though (see travel pace, player basic rules p.64).
I know the question about making holy water was answered here somewhere, but I have a VERY important question that will greatly impact low level/poor characters.
Q1979a: Are ritual material components consumed with the casting of the ritual, or does it need to be specified in the spell?
Q1979b: Does creating holy water consume the powdered silver?
According to the entry for holy water:
A cleric or paladin may create holy water by performing a special ritual.
-The ritual takes 1 hour
-uses 25 gp worth of powdered silver
-requires the caster to expend a 1st-level spell slot.
What does it mean "uses"? Does it mean "which the spell(ritual in this case) consumes"? If so why isn't it present in the text for holy water?
The reason for this question is that the ritual for making Holy Water (a 25gp item) requires 25gp in powdered silver (theoretically 5 lbs worth of silver), but never specifies that the silver is consumed...this would make powdered silver a good investment for a party that will travel quite a bit and needs to be mindful of both funds and encumberance.
Righetti wrote:
Q1980- If a creature with, say, 30 speed starts his turn both prone and restrained and then breaks the restrained condition (using his action, for example), does he jump back to 30 speed and can then stand up using 15? It makes it clear in the rules that you can't stand up from prone if your speed is 0, but I guess I can't find if losing the restrained condition gives you your move back instantly.
Thanks in advance, and yes, I did make an account just to ask this! =)
ArtOfDrowning wrote:
Q1981: Bugbear hides behind a closed door in a room while friends get involved in a fight with the PC's outside. It readies an action to attack anyone that opens the door. Melee outside ends. Fighter kicks in the door (fully expecting a problem). Does the bugbear get a reaction attack? Does the figther? In what order?
Q1982: Apologies if this is elsewhere, Google turned up nothing.
When using the spell counterspell does the caster get to know what the target is casting first? Do you have to guess? Is this an Int (arcana) check, and if so what are the DCs?
A1982: The only answer is that this is up to your DM, as the rules are (likely intentionally) silent on the exact intended process.
Hopefully you are lucky enough to have a DM, or wise enough to be a DM, that doesn't think making a player jump through hoops for a chance to make an informed decision about spending limited resources is a good thing.
mellored wrote:
Neptune0923 wrote:
Neptune0923 wrote:
Magic attack questions:
Q1983 Are damge for "magical" monsters considered as magical in terms of overcomming resitance - attaks from Dragons, Elementals, etc?
Q1984 Are damage done by summoned animals considered as magical even if regular animal attack is not magical at all (bear, wolf, ape)?
Q1985 Are damges done Wall of Thorn considered as magical (and other damged done by summoned physical objects) - throwing regular rock is not magical attack but throwing a stone created by some spell is?
Zorgar wrote:
OoftaMeg wrote:
Mechatarrasque wrote:
Talking about magical damage...
Q1986 - Anyone can point me out where it says that magic weapons (e.g. +1 Shortsword) deal magical damage?
Q1986: Does the Ranger Hunter arcetype's "Horde Breaker" feat stack with Two-Weapong Fighting? I.s., doe using Horde Breaker and 2WF together result in four attacks in one turn?
The description for Horde Breaker includes an additional attack for the weapon a ranger just attacked with. I cannot find an EXPLICIT connection (limitation) to 2WF.
Ergo, I am either missing a connection (likely), or 2WF+Horde Breaker turns into four attacks.
Q1987: Does Two-Weapon Fighting (2WF) absolutely require TWO light weapons? I.e., could the main hand be a longsword, and the off-hand a light weapon?
Historically, a sword/dagger, etc. was more common than two swords, etc., and more reasonable.
NOTE: I apologize if these questions ahve been asked and answered previously. I am new to this forum, and all my search attempts for these questions returned nil results.
Thank you,
Ignatius
“With the breakdown of the medieval system, the gods of chaos, lunacy, and bad taste gained ascendancy.”
― John Kennedy Toole, A Confederacy of Dunces
Rya.Reisender wrote:
IgnatiusReilly wrote:
Q1982: Re-Advantage/Disadvantage, is it "players come up with a reason on every roll why they have advantage" or "GM will tell you if you have advantage/disadvantage." I've gotten all sorts of contradictory opinions.
PencilBoy99 wrote:
Q1983: Question about Sharpshooter. The feat specifies "ranged weapon attack" so I'm pretty sure that rules out magic, but what about thrown weapons? Can't seem to find any clarification on this, but my interpretation is weapons with range have a range listed next to them in the weapon table list. A "ranged attack" in the book is described as an attack made with a bow, crossbow or by hurling a handaxe and lastly thrown weapons are still "weapons". I think the reason the book specifies "ranged weapon attack" is to rule out ranged attacks made by spells so ranged attacks made with thrown weapons would still work? Also, just out of curiosity, what about improvised thrown weapons (i.e. Alchemist's Fire or a thrown long sword, or something)?
Q1984: My second question is about surprise. How does surprise work when one or two members of the party are hidden when a battle begins but the rest along with the enemies notice each other at the same time? Do the two hidden members act first?
Ok so our adventures league group is confused on divine smite.
PH HANDBOOK 5e PG85: Starting at 2nd level, when you hit a creature with a mele weapon attack, you can expend one paladin spell slot to deal radiant damage to the target, in addition to the weapon's damage. The extra damage is 2d8 for a first level spell slot, to a maximum of 5d8. The damage increases by 1d8 if the target is an undead or fiend.
So our question is, a paladin that is level 2 has 2 level 1 spell slots. Could the paladin expend both slots into one attack and do 4d8 instead of 2d8 or say at level 5 I expend 2nd level slot and 1 1st level slot up to the maximum 5d8? If not how many times can I expend in one combat round? Do I expend 1 slot every attack or one slot every turn. We are just confused on the wording. Say the paladin attacked once expended 2nd level and 1st and did 5d8 and repeated that same combo on the next attack to do anoth
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nciluaga wrote:
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Cooperjera wrote:
Q1990: A character using swift quiver can also use +2 arrows? or the spells requires you to use the "Non magical" arrows from the "swift quiver"?
PencilBoy99 wrote:
Q1991: Does dispel magic "Turn off" magic items forever?
A1991: No, dispel magic doesn't even affect most magic items since its effect is to end magical effects which have a spell level attached to them, which magic items normally don't.
Even an antimagic field doesn't permanently remove the magic of a magic item.
Q 1992: The Crossbow Expert feat reads (in part):
"When you use the Attack action and attack with a one-handed weapon, you can use a bonus action to attack with a loaded hand crossbow you are holding."
Can you use this bonus attack when wielding a single hand crossbow? (i.e. Fire the hand crossbow with my action, then fire again as a bonus action.)
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My gut says "no" (you've fired the crossbow, it's not "loaded" and doesn't qualify to trigger the bonus action anymore); my player says "yes" (Crossbow Expert removes the "loading" property from the crossbow, and therefore you can load and fire as part of the attack).
Tichrimo wrote:
Bloodscythe wrote:
Q1993: Does the attack and damage bonus on +1/+2/+3 Arrows stack with the enhancemente bonus of bow?
like bow +2 with arrows +2: +4 attack and damage
turri wrote:
Q1994: If i have a spell active that requires concentration, does casting any other spell (that does not require concentration) break the current concentration? Example: If i have silent Image active, can i still cast damaging spells without my concentration on silent image breaking?
Elderis wrote:
Q1995: if you hit a flying target with ensaring stirke, as the target now has 0 move speed, would it begin to fall? ty! <3
In DnD 5e.
I'm wondering what kind of advantage a tiny creature has compared to a Huge creature regarding stealth or being hidden etc.
What other advantages are there to size categories?
I just find it silly that a tiger(large) can be harder to spot in the open than a scorpion(Tiny)
Yes there's th squeeze through, but is this more or less it?
Neptune0923 wrote:
iridium wrote:
If the party does not know that the Bugbear is inside the room then combat ends as normal and we immediately roll initiative again and begin combat with the Bugbear's Surprise Round--Surprise rules come into play because one party was not aware of the other regardless of "how fully expecting a problem" that party was.
Q1996 (I am playing with all new players) - the Rogue ran behind in pillar and used Hide, with a Stealth check of 19.
The nothic came around to the Rogue's side of the pillar, I did a Perception check of 17.
Is it playing right to say that Rogue is still unseen even though there is nothing to hide behind and he should be in a direct line of sight?
Stealth kinda confuses me.
Sulaco wrote:
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alienux wrote:
Rya.Reisender wrote:
Tichrimo wrote:
bookworm12002 wrote:
A1995 - Actually I wouldn't say that it's up to the DM as it's covered by the rules:
Flying creatures enjoy many benefits of mobility, but they must also deal with the danger of falling. If a flying creature is knocked prone, has its speed reduced to 0, or is otherwise deprived of the ability to move, the creature falls, unless it has the ability to hover or it is being held aloft by magic, such as by the fly spell.
Rya.Reisender wrote:
Q1996: A rogue's sneak attack allows extra damage on one attack which is inflicted with a finesse or ranged weapon. I've got a player insisting that his druid/rogue can get his sneak attack damage in when he shapeshifts. I've looked, and can't find any indication that natural weapons count as finesse weapons...but I acknowledge my search-fu isn't the best, so I wanted to see if anyone else saw something I didn't.
Q1997: The other multiclasser in the group (a fighter/warlock/rogue) is trying to leverage a lot of class features along with Eldritch Blast. If I have been following the various questions, then:
- With Action Surge, can he cast Eldritch Blast twice in a round (he's 6th level, so this would be 4 bolts)
- He cannot leverage Sneak Attack, since Eldritch Blast is not a ranged weapon.
- If he has Agonizing Blast, the +Cha damage only applies once per target.
- Hex damage applies to every single bolt
Does that sound right? I think their previous DM may have let certain things go (he mentioned that the multi-class characters seemed broken, but admitted he didn't read the rules.)
Avross wrote:
nitsua60 wrote:
Q2000 (I'm skipping two numbers as '96 '97 were used twice)
I'm running the Lost Mine of Phandelver campaign with only two PC's.
For the most part each section has a set level of XP and instructions to
divide it across the players. If I've subtracted one Bugbear from an encounter
that should have three (down to two), so far I have just subtracted its experience
block from the total - I've not used any experience modifier or multiplier effects.
At level two they had a random encounter with an Owlbear (Challenge 3, 700XP).
I made it slightly easier by putting the creature at a distance, but should there have
been a modifier on their experience for a difficult encounter like this? It should have
been deadly, but my beak/claws got bad rolls.
Cheers
Q2001: in the new errata it states that a Pact of the Chain familiar uses its reaction if ordered to attack. If the familiar has multiattack, can it attack with multiattack?
Comparing available multiattacks with the attacks of e.g. Quasits or Imps it would not be overpowered.
Does grappling "restrain" the target? If not, grappling appears to just prevent field movement, which is weird.
A2000: Did you know there once was a king who became king in 996 and then he decided that it's year 1000, effectively eliminating year 997, 998 and 999? You remind me of him.
Anyway to answer your question: By RAW you simply divide the XP by number of party members. So if you only have 2 players instead of 5, everyone should get 2.5 times as much XP. An owlbear defeated by two persons means both get 350 XP. An owlbear defeated by 5 persons means each gets 140 XP.
As for Lost Mine of Phandelver, rather than taking out important NPCs like the bugbear, I'd rather recommend letting the two players start at level 3 (but I guess it's too late for that now).
Also I think there are variants (or at the very least guides published on the internet) that handle ideas for making the difficulty of an encounter influence the XP you get (like double XP on deadly encounters, etc.).
A2001: Yes, you can. I think this was clarified by Jeremy Crawford once. If it's a single action that contains multiple attacks, you can do multiple attacks as reaction. An exception is extra attack which states that it can only be used on your turn. Multiattack however isn't limited to your own turn.
Q2002: Does grappling "restrain" the target? If not, grappling appears to just prevent field movement, which is weird.
A2002: The grappled condition does exactly what it says in the rules: Speed becomes 0. It does not make the target restrained. It's mostly like that for balance reasons. But you can also argue that even if someone grapples you, you can still easily stab him.
Does action surge give me an action AND a bonus action? Can i use it while hasted (so my turn will have a movement, 3 actions and 2 bonus actions)?
robneto wrote:
tyvm
Ceskay wrote:
Thank you - this forum has been so helpful in gaining confidence for a newbie.
Q2003: When do you declare the use of divine smite? Is it before or after the attack role?
Xenioph wrote:
Xenioph wrote:
Q2004: The new erratta did more to confuse me than actually clear things up. Elemental Affinity and Empowered Evocation both got "The damage bonus applies to one damage roll of a spell, not multiple rolls." Now it was pretty clear before the erratta but this left me wondering what spells does this clause apply to. Is it just spells with multiple damage rolls for the same attack just as meteor swarm that splits the damage between bludgeoning and fire or does it apply to spells like storm sphere and scorching ray that have multiple attack and damage rolls. I'm not sure about RAW but RAI tells me that scorching ray is supposed to get the bonus on each ray just as if i had taken 3 shots with a bow or something. I mean melee types get their bonus on every attack, it was just a way to level the playing field for making a blaster. Or storm sphere that i get another attack each round.
Ocule wrote:
Q2005: If I'm a Druid and I take a feat to increase my strength, would this bonus carry over to my Wild Shape forms? (I think so, since feats are class features, which you retain in Wild Shape). If so, would the (possibly) increased strength modifier increase my damage/to hit?
Q2005.5 (woops, some1 took 2005th while i was typing :P) the book of lost spells have the creeping eye 4th level conjuration spell that makes ur eye pop out, become alive and another eye appears in ur eyesocket afterwards. (I guess looks of the process should be delicious :D) Question is: if person lost an eye(or both eyes?) can I give him another eye by casting the spell? It does make another eye appear in eyesocket. It could require surgicaly removing the skin that grown over empty eyesocket but... Can I? I guess it does requires me to make an eye alive but it could be glass eye or smth
OoftaMeg wrote:
Q2006- Can you cast Darkness on an item an enemy is wearing or carrying?
Q2007- If an enemy is in Darkness and you cast a Fireball do they have disadvantage on the saving throw?
Ocule wrote:
Sling617 wrote:
A2007 I'd also say no, but for slightly different reasons.
- The PHB errata has changed things slightly because darkness doesn't impose the Blinded condition any more;
- As Bloodscythe has pointed out, Blinded doesn't affect saves anyway
- Fireball is higher level than Darkness and Fireball "wins"
- Common sense, the enemy would surely have no difficulty seeing a fireball in darkness and reacting to it
BoldItalic wrote:
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BoldItalic wrote:
Bloodscythe wrote:
BoldItalic wrote:
Bloodscythe wrote:
BoldItalic wrote:
For the gaint posion snake, do beastmasters get the prof bonus on the posions as well as the pericing part of there damage. so is it 1d4+4+prof + 3d6+prof .
Q2008 With Great Weapon Master on a crit or taking an enemy to 0 hit points can you move before taking the bonus action to get an additional attack, or do you have to take the attack from the players current position.
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Q2009, what, if any, benfits could result from casting an obscuring or confusing MINOR ILLUSION cantrip on an arrow fired at a target with normal or dark vision? for example if an illusion a few dozen arrows are placed randomly within a 5' cube parallel to the shooting arrow a the center? the target will not be able to know which is the real arrow. if the target sees the launce of this rain of arrows it might get a save since some of the arrows will pass through the shooter or at least not be shot via the bow, but what if the target did not see the lanuch? also what if a simple opaque disk was cast in front of the arrow? the target would not be able to see the arrow until it hit. RAW does not say anything about the effects of not seeing an attack only regarding if the target is blinded or the attacker is invisible?
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celtwarrior wrote:
Q2010, In c a p a c it a t e d condidtion on p290 PHB, it states "An incapacitated creature can’t take actions or reactions" does that cover bonus actions? using the word actions normally covers actions, bonus actions and reactions, however, the condition spells out reactions as a seperate item, so can you use bonus actions? i'm leaning towards yes since some bonus action spells and ablitites will allow the user to escape
celtwarrior wrote:
celtwarrior wrote:
Q2011;
Quick question about the interaction between a few abilities. I realize the Storm origin sorceror is only from UA and nothing is a gurantee but as it is currently written;
When does the lightning damage from Heart of the Storm happen? Is it before or after(during?) the spell's effect?
One example where it matters;
6sorc(storm)/6cleric(temp)
I cast Thunderwave on some enemies in front of me. If 2 of them are already 10' away does the lightning damage from HoS combined with Thunderbolt Strike(when I hit something with lighting 10' push away) push those creatures out of the range of my Thunderwave before it can hit them?
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Bloodscythe wrote:
Q2012 Is there a thread somewhere with links to all the Unearthed Arcana pdfs? If so, could it be made a sticky at the top of the Rules forum? Near as I can tell, there is no link on the main WotC site that lists all of them. 3 so far by my count... maybe I missed some.
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Q2013- Are the Drow racial abilities Faerie Fire and Darkness subject to Concentration restrictions seeing as they are abilities and not actually a spell?
Sling617 wrote:
Q2014, by RAW do undead breath? i ask for the result of the stinking cloud on an undead. a zombie is immune to poision so it would have no effect on that, but a vampire spawn does not have the poision immunity so would it be affected?
celtwarrior wrote:
Q2015: The luck points can be used in the same action? example: make an attack and misses, use the point, misses again and use other point?
Q2016, can you use your familar to deliver touch spells while you are in gasous form?
Zakharock wrote:
celtwarrior wrote:
I think I'll agree. The caster does all the VSM parts of the spell except the touch part to deliver the spell. A familiar doesn't negate the VSM components of the spell, it's just an extension of the touch range.
Q2017, if i am restrained from net, is the net also restrained? if i am restrained then i have disadvantage on attacks, but if the net is also restrained attacks have advantage on it, so if i attempt to cut the net off of me the advantage/disadvantage cancle so it will be a straight attack?
celtwarrior wrote:
celtwarrior wrote:
Q2018: I don't yet have an easy understanding of the principle so spell casting within combat. Here is one example: When a Ranger casts 'Hail of Thorns,' can he/she still ose an arrow with the same action they cast the spell? In one session I played most interpreted it that way, but I cannot find the RAW for it.
Q. 2019 Can the spells Shield and Shield of Faith be stacked for a total of +7 AC? They are cast with different actions and different sources, as far as i know you cant get both on one character without multiclassing or the magic initiate feat, and neither of them have a limiting text like "your AC becomes X".
A2109: yes.
Q2020: What is the footprint and load bearing capacity of a wagon?
Since I've found zero information in either the PH or DMG am I missing something?
Drunemeton wrote:
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IgnatiusReilly wrote:
Q2021:Does bear totem resistances include magic resistance or does magic count more as a quality that bypasses resistances, instead of a damage type itself?
s0lman1978 wrote:
Q2022:In the Unearthed Arcana: Eberron for the artificer, the creation of a scroll in no way states that you need to cast the spell (namely, spend the time or provide the materials to cast the spell) being infused, and according to the DMG, casting a spell from a scroll takes an action and also does not require material components. Is this correct or did I miss something?
bam13302 wrote:
Q2023: The infuse potion ability states that you can have x# active at once, not you can do this x#/day, but everywhere I have read online people treat it as x#/day. If I make 3 potions (consuming 3 spell slots), use all 3 (say as healing potions), then make 3 more potions (using 3 more spell slots and assuming any duration effects like growth have ended), is there any issue with that?
Q2024: The superior artificer allows me to make an additional scroll, but no limit is clearly applied to the number of scrolls you can make in the infuse scroll ability that i can tell (besides the inhering limit in the ammount of arcane recovery you have). Whats missing/extra?
bam13302 wrote:
Q2025: Concerning a spell's Areas of Effect (PH p. 204) and Cover (PH p. 196):
Cover grants a bonus to DEX Saves, and Areas of Effect gives clear guidance to "Line of Effect" (3rd paragraph, but not specified as "Line of Effect"), however some AoE spells state that they "go around corners".
My interpretation is that an AoE spell, that goes around corners, isn't subject to the aforementioned "Line of Effect".
True? If False, citations requested!
Q2026: (Concerning the above): What happens if Burning Hands is cast with a creature standing at the beginning of the cone? (Essentially the next 5' square on a battlemap) Is every creature in the AoE granted 1/2 or 3/4 cover? What distance from the Point of Origin results in a lowering of the AC/DEX Save bonus?
Thanks!
Drunemeton wrote:
Don't know if this has been asked yet, but can a cantrip be used as a minor action? Then cast a leveled spell in the same turn, effectivly casting 2 spells in one turn? Such as...can our Cleric cast, Mending on an object to repair it, then cast Cure Wounds to heal a character in the same turn?
TestSubject35 wrote:
Q2027: Hi guys, so currently reading the player's handbook I'm under the impression that when attacking with spells (Let's say Magic missles just to have a working example) you don't need to make any sort of atttack roll against the enemie's AC unless it's expicitly stated in the spells descption. So in the case of magic missle it seems to me like it would just work like a point and shoot, with no real chance that the spell misses. My questions is if I'm correct in my understanding of this because to me that strikes me as horribly unbalanced if all physical attacks mack a d20 attack roll against the enemie's ac and whereas only certain spells have the same limitation. Glossing through the spells it seems like only a limited portion of them have an expressly stated requiremnt.
"some spells also require an attack roll. The ability modifier used for a spell attack depends on the spellcasting ability of the spellcaster, as explained in chapter 10" -phb Page 194
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OoftaMeg wrote:
OoftaMeg wrote:
Bloodscythe wrote:
OoftaMeg wrote:
Q2029 - Does applying poison to a weapon/ammo cost you an Action, or can it be your free "interact with an object" for your turn?
Seeing as drow in the Monster Manual can use poison every turn with their Hand Crossbow attack (and that's where my players got the poison from in the first place), I'm leaning toward the latter, but I'd love it if someone can point me to the rules, (if any).
Tichrimo wrote:
Bloodscythe wrote:
Question 2030:
(sorry, very new to the game)
How many spells are level 1 clerics and bards allowed to cast per day?
BamCam wrote:
To add to A2030: Cantrips can be cast unlimited times as long as you've learned them. And there are some feats and abilities that allow you to cast more spells per day.
Q2031: If a Wizard multiclasses into Sorcerer (Wild) would any spells cast from spellbook trigger a Wild Magic Surge if it appears on the Sorcerer list or would one have to gain it from Sorcerer to have that option?
Q2032~~Okay firstly Invoke duplicity (which has very little information about the clone) the cleric trickster ability to create a clone, The clone can it be attacked and as they create it and it pops up in their vision if you can see them and then a clone popping up I assume you can just ignore the clone and attack the actual cleric.
Secondly it states that you can not use any sense from the clone but you can cast spells as if you were in its location this i presume is to increase range on spells, as it states you can't use any senses from the clone would this include touch, so can the clone not make touch attacks as you can not sense the touch?
Also does it spawn with all items you do, because I assume it needs your holy symbol to cast your spells etc but if it spawns with all your items you can give it a really expensive item. Use the ability you now have a clone of the item and sell it to a shop before the 1 minute runs out. This would also reinforce the not being able to touch attack if you state it is just an illusion and the items and clone are not actually there and have no physical presence then presumably you can't touch anything from the clone to make touch attacks.
If you can/do attack the clone does it get destroyed can you get rid of it or does it just stand there immune to everything?
And if someone is hidden and you try to attack them do you get disadvantage or do you have to guess where they are and get disadvantage as this seems to double hinder you. You are guessing where they are it could be a massive area and if you guess the right spot where they are hiding then surely you shouldn't get disadvantage as you have guessed right where they are seeing as if you guess wrong you just miss. Or do you just roll disadvantage and this reflects not being able to see them, like in old dnd you could roll and if you hit a crit you would hit even if you couldn't see the enemy. This one seems like you have to choose an area so if your wrong and get a 20 it still doesn't matter and even if your right you have disadvantage so the odd's of rolling 2 natural 20's as you take the lowest are what 1 in 400?. Seems to be huge buff to stealth.
Suprise is also not worded well, if there are a group of us with a rogue who is sneaking. Then there are creatures ahead, if the group is not being stealthy and engages the creatures but the rogue is still unseen how does suprise work? Because we jump in and attack the creatures and a fight breaks out but the rogue has not revealed himself yet. Suprise states that if you get suprised you loose all actions for the first round of combat so that would be pretty broken as 3 of us could run round screaming and yelling and engaging groups then the rogue who is stealthed joins in and suprises the creatures so they can't do anything against us on the first turn.
Lastly, my friend believes that if you have multiple attacks and knock someone prone with the shoving a creature attack then grapples them afterwards he would be able to hold the creature down with his hand and not be subject to being prone himself. He is trying to get around the grappler perk which states you can attempt to pin a creature if you do you are both considered restrained he does not like that he will be subject to advantage attacks from another creature in combat with him and says that he can just knock someone prone and hold them down with one hand and then he does not have to go prone himself. I showed him that holding someone down with a hand you are still pretty bent over and can't move from where you are so are still very vulnerable to attacks but he does not agree. There are no specific rules for knocking someone prone then grappling them to hold them down. Is there any clarifcation on this?
Thanks if anyone can help with any of these questions that would be much appreciated :D
KelnozzDuskryyn wrote:
Q2032
How exactly does an arcane or divine spellcaster create magical items in 5e? Are there going to be feats for this? Are they separate feats like in 3e? Thanks!
OoftaMeg wrote:
drunkendante wrote:
primuspilushb wrote:
A2032 Crafting magic items is covered in the DMG, pp128-9. By default, PCs cannot craft magic items at all in 5e but if the DM chooses to allow it in his campaign, he can use the optional rules in the DMG to help him decide how hard they will have to work to do it, how much it will cost, how long it will take, and what adventures they have to undertake to gather the knowledge and materials they will need..
OoftaMeg wrote:
Q2033 - When do Ability increases for leveling up take effect?
I've got a Lvl3 Barbarian character with a Wisdom of 11, and want to multiclass into Ranger.
When the character gets enough XP to go to Lvl4 he can increase his Wisdom to 13 and qualify to multiclass into Ranger... BUT!
Would the increase in Ability score kick in BEFORE or AFTER the character levels up?
Sort of a Chicken before the Egg question. If the increase occurs after the character levels up... then he can't choose Ranger Lvl1, because of the minimum Ablity score requirement (Wis 13).
He'd have to take another level of Barbarian, and then wait until Lvl5 before making the jump into Ranger.
On one hand, both the Barbarian and Ranger get the Ability increase at 4th level... so no foul there.
On the other hand, it seems like you'd be choosing your Class prior to leveling up... and since the Ability increase comes with the Level increase... it seems like you really couldn't choose Ranger until your Wisdom had ALREADY reached 13.
Any idea if there's some specific ruling on this?
Kazadvorn wrote:
Coredump00 wrote:
randl wrote:
Q2034. Are natural weapons considered unarmed-strikes?
Q2035. Does natural armor stacks with armor AC (i.e. monsters with custom armor) or only the highest value applies?
Quote from Find Familiar: "As an action, you can temporarily dismiss your familiar. It disappears into a pocket dimension where it awaits your summons. Alternatively, you can dismiss it forever. As an action while it is temporarily dismissed, you can cause it to reappear in any unoccupied space within 30 feet of you."
Q 2036. Do you have to have line of sight to this unoccupied space?
leonardoraele wrote:
Q 2037 - Sorry if this was asked already... I tried to find the answer on my own unsuccessfully. When a wizard levels up, they can add two wizard spells of their chioce to their spellbook of a level for which they have spell slots. While the PHB lists a cost and time requirement for copying a spell from another source into your spellbook and also for making a copy of your spellbook, it doesn't list any cost or time requirements for the spells you get for leveling up. It doesn't specifically state that they're free and take no time, either. So which is it:
A) They take no time and have no cost.
B) They take time equal to making a copy of a spell (10 gp and 1 hr for each level of the spell)
C) They take time equal to copying a spell from a source (50 gp and 2 hrs for each level of the spell)
D) Some other time and cost requirement?
Thanks for your help!
Onelostroad wrote:
Q 2038
I would like some clarification on the rules of telepathy. If a creature or PC has the ability to send telepathic communications, such as a Mindflayer or a GOO Warlock through the Awakend Mind feature, can there be a telepathic response from a creature who does not have such an ability? I ask this because i've found conflicting answers from players and published resources.
Thank you in advance for your help =-)
Q2039:Is there any explicit rule about forced movement and hazard areas?
like a "push" effect tossing creatures into a pit or spell area?
FatherLiir wrote:
mrpopstar wrote:
Can one gain a proficiency in a vehicle through roleplaying the act of training with someone proficient with that vehicle? I only ask as there doesn't seem to be a feat that gains you a vehicle proficiency, unless vehicles are considered tools.
turri wrote:
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celtwarrior wrote:
mrpopstar wrote:
celtwarrior wrote:
mrpopstar wrote:
celtwarrior wrote:
mrpopstar wrote:
celtwarrior wrote:
Q2040 Mirror Image
hello there ^^
what will happen with a mirror image hit by an AoE?
What will happen if you get targetet by an save spell like Hold Person, Eye Beams of a beholder, Charm Person
when will Mirror Image help? every Attack roll related attack?
if you play on a battlenet, on which square does the images stand? the same 5 feet square of the real person?
thanks
Seuleslintan wrote:
so what happens to a hold person spell? does it hit only the original because of no attack roll needed? or is it dispelled?
Seuleslintan wrote:
Q2041: I am playing a grappling unarmed fighter battlemaster. With the new errata, can an unarmed strike trigger battlemaster maneuvers?
Q2042: Can a character use downtime days to gain proficiency in heavy armor? If so, are there prerequisites (such as medium armor proficiency)?
NamelessHero wrote:
FatherLiir wrote:
Drunemeton wrote:
Q 2043
Sorcery Points/Spell Slots
So a sorceror can use a bonus action on their turn to convert sorcery points to spell slots and vice versa (PHB pg. 101). At Level 2 (for example) a sorceror has 2 sorcery points and 3 1st level spell slots (Sorcerer table - PHB Pg. 100).
Do sorcery points converted to spell slots only last until they are expended? That is, as a Level 2 sorcerer with 2 sorcery points and 3 1st level spells, a PC could convert the 2 points to an additional 1st level spell slot as a bonus action (for 4 slots total), but that 4th slot goes away once spent to cast a spell...and the 2nd level sorcerer still ends up with 2 points and 3 slots after a long rest, correct? In other words, the points spent to create the 4th level 1 spell slot revert back to being sorcery points after the long rest...do I have that right?
Thanks!
Draykov wrote:
OoftaMeg wrote:
OoftaMeg wrote:
Q2044
I understand that with Magic Resistance, a creature gets advantage on saves vs the spell. However, what about spells with a roll to hit like Eldritch Blast or Melf's Acid Arrow where there is no save?
Thanks.
primuspilushb wrote:
Q2045
HI!!
My question is about Web Spell. The description says:
"The webs are flammable. Any 5-foot cube of webs
exposed to fire burns away in 1 round, dealing 2d4 fire
damage to any creature that starts its turn in the fire."
I mean, if I traped a Large creature (size = 8 x 5-foot-cube) into the web and I set fire (with fireball or burning hands, for instance) the web, Would th large creature take 16d4 fire damage (because it has 8 five-foot cube size)? or just 2d4, no matter its size? The description of spell is not clear enough. In my group we decided to deal 2d4 fire damage, no matter the size of the creature inside, because Web is 2nd level spell and it was not designed to do damage.
Sorry for my English!!!
Arkzhar wrote:
jaelis wrote:
Q 2046
This might be more of a game design question than a rules question, but...why would a sorceror require an arcane focus? I thought their whole deal was to be innately magical?
Thanks!
Draykov wrote:
Q 2047 - Weapon and Armor Proficiencies
When reading about the Cleric class in PHB pg. 57, it says the PC gains starting equipment as follows:
- (a) a mace or (b) a warhammer (if proficient)
- (a) scale mail, (b) leather armor, or (c) chain mail (if proficient)
According to the dwarf race (PHB pg. 20) description, dwarves have proficiency with the warhammer, so that's covered. But the only mention I can find of armor proficiency is in reference to the Mountain Dwarf subrace (Dwarven Armor Training - proficiency with light and medium armor).
The Dwarf Cleric (Soldier background) included in the Starter Set has chain mail as part of the starting equipment as well as proficiency with "all armor" according to the character sheet. How?
Thanks!
Draykov wrote:
OoftaMeg wrote:
question Mirror Image
Seuleslintan wrote:
This is continued discussion of Question 2040.
mrpopstar wrote:
Q2048
In the monster manual, I was looking at the NPC stat block for 'Priest' - why is his speed 25 ft and where is the +7 in medicine coming from? I suppose it doesn't really matter, but I was curious as the other stat blocks seem to all be calculable.
Probably at some point he was wearing chain mail, and it got changed but they didn't update the speed.
Don't know about the skills, seems like Persuasion and Religion should have the same modifer too.
jaelis wrote:
Arkais_Kasm wrote:
jaelis wrote:
jaelis wrote:
jaelis wrote:
Can a rogue spend his Action and his Cunning Action (Bonus Action) both on Dash, causing him to effectively "double dash" for 3x speed?
Dash (phb p.192) "When you take the Dash action, you gain extra movement for the current turn. The increase equals your speed, after applying any modifiers. With a speed of 30 feet, for example, you can move up to 60 feet on your turn if you dash. Any increase or decrease to your speed changes this additional movement by the same amount. If your speed of 30 feet is reduced to 15 feet, for instance, you can move up to 30 feet this turn if you dash."
It sounds to me more like a status, and an effect that would make you dash when you're already dashing would have no additional effect.
When a Paladin with the fighting style Great Weapon Fighting makes a melee attack with a two handed weapon, and chooses to Divine Smite, is he allowed to reroll the 1's and 2's rolled on the additional radiant damage die? I have an AL player who believes he does, since it is additional damage caused by the weapon.
Great Weapon Fighting (phb p.84) - "When you roll a 1 or 2 on a damage die for an attack you make with a melee weapon that you are wielding with two hands, you can reroll the die and must use the new roll. The weapon must have the two-handed or versatile property for you to gain this benefit."
Divine Smite (phb p.85) - "Starting at 2nd level, when you hit a creature with a melee weapon attack, you can expend one paladin spell slot to deal radiant damage to the target, in addition to the weapon's damage. The extra damage is 2d8 for a 1st-level spell slot, plus 1d8 for each spell level higher than 1st, to a maximum of 5d8. The damage increased by 1d8 if the target is an undead or a fiend."
Johs wrote:
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Question 2051:
The Command spell requires a compatible language between caster and target. Does a warlock with The Great Old One patron feature Awakened Mind meet this requirement if the target is within 30ft?
jhansonxi wrote:
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mrpopstar wrote:
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mrpopstar wrote:
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jhansonxi wrote:
Question 2052 (I think!)
Does a mundane missile shot from a magic bow count as magical for the purpose of overcoming resistance/immunity? If not, it places ranged characters at a real disadvantage; our 5th level group hasn't found a single piece of magical ammunition in over 20 sessions!
A question about disengage action..
While I was DM'ing in Lost Mine Of Phandelver one of my players tried to use disengage action like this: There was a combat going on in a room, he was outside the room. There wasnt any enemy outside the room. He wanted to get into the room to meet with the enemy but that would trigger an attack of opportunity because of the route he take. Also that was the only possible route. So he sad I am using disengage action as to not trigger Attack of Opportunity. Can anyone use disengage action like this? İf so, everyone uses disengage like this and attack of opportunity will be history forever. I didnt let him use disengage like this because I thought that disengage is an action which you can use while fighting with an enemy (5 ft reach of it for melee) (which means you engage in a battle) but you want to escape from battle and you choose not to do anything but run. (run away from the battle)(DISengage) (not trying to go into the battle) Will you please clarify disengage action.
zymurgy65 wrote:
serkantur wrote:
jaelis wrote:
jaelis wrote:
serkantur wrote:
jaelis wrote:
Q2053:
Is there any specific rule about forced movement, and not allowed "squares"?
Like pushing a enemy into the square of another enemy, or making it pass over the square of my ally?(Beside the No OA stuff)
turri wrote:
OoftaMeg wrote:
CraggleRock wrote:
Q2054 (Combat):
When in combat with a group of monsters, do monsters take initiative as individuals or as a group? Same question for attacks (though it seems pretty obvious that they would each attack as individuals).
Draykov wrote:
OoftaMeg wrote:
Draykov wrote:
OoftaMeg wrote:
mrpopstar wrote:
Just got the books, after mainly playing 3.5
I see right off the bat that Circle of Death does the same damage as fireball, despite costing 500gp in material components to cast. is Necrotic damage similar to Vile damage from 3.5, or has Circle of Death just been nerfed into oblivion?
oldsaxhleel wrote:
mrpopstar wrote:
Hello everyone, this might have been asked already but I tried searching for sneak attack and I couldn't find any hits. So here goes. We've recently started playing D&D and loving it, but we've been having some discussion about sneak attack for rogues:
Sneak attack gives you extra damage in certain situations (whenever you have advantage, or when your target has another enemy in 5 ft. who isn't incapacitated), that much was clear. But if the Rogue scores a crit, what happens? Do you only double the dice of your original weapon, or also for the sneak attack dice?
For example:
A level 1 rogue has advantage roll on an attack and rolls a natural 20, he hits and crits with shortsword. Is it 2d6 + 1d6 sneak attack + dex mod, or 4d6 + dex mod?
I assume the same thing will apply for assassinate later on.
Thank you!
Jorickbruins wrote:
Jorickbruins wrote:
Thank you Jaelis/OoftaMeg!
Q 2056 (initiative and surprise)
How do the rules intend surprise to work with initiative? PHB pg. 189 says:
- Determine surprise
- Establish posiitons
- Roll initiative
- Take turns
- Begin the next round
Is it safe to assume that any members of a party who have been surprised will be attacked before initiative is determined? Is it also safe to assume that a creature who has surprised another creature will still need to roll initiative to determine where its turn takes place in future rounds?
Thanks!
Draykov wrote:
Draykov wrote:
Yep, everyone rolls initiative and you take turns in order. If a creature is Surprised, it can't take any reactions until its first turn, and cannot take any actions (or move) on its first turn.
Q2067
Shape water can't do direct damage. But can you drown people with it?
Q2068
The Bless spell states ~~You bless up to three creatures of your choice within range. Must the Cleric "see" the creatures he is casting the spell on. As a DM, I feel it is implied but some of the players in last nights game felt that was not the case. Thoughts? Thanks in advance for all replies.
GuesssWho wrote:
Dougjd902 wrote:
Q2069
what would be the rule for monster knowledge check? I did not find the rule.
Zakharock wrote:
Zakharock wrote:
Favored Soul Sorcerer
Is the option for the Sorcerer show in Unearthed Arcana the official release , or is it slated for an offical release in future Publications and this is just a rough idea.
Thanks in advance
SearosTelos wrote:
Q2070
DMG p 139
Any creature that can understand a written language can read the arcane script on a scroll and attempt to activate it.
DMG p 200:
A spell scroll bears the words of a single spell, written in a mystical cipher. If the spell is on your class's spel llist you can use an action to read the scroll and cast its spell without having to provide any of the spell's components. Otherwise, the scroll is unintelligible.
So who can activate scroll ?
Q 2071
When multiclassing into wizard, do you receve spellbook for free or you have to buy it ?
A2070: Page 139 covers the general rules of magical scrolls as an item category.
Page 200 covers the specific rule of magical scrolls which bear an actual spell - spell scrolls.
What you missed is that page 199 covers the specific rules for scrolls of protection, which happen not to have a built in exception to the general magical scroll rules like spell scrolls do.
As a result, who can activate a scroll is just as the book says: generally any creature that can understand a written language, but specifically for spell scrolls said creature has to actually be a spell caster with that spell on their class' spell list.
Zarza wrote:
Thanx
Q 2072
Can multiclass cleric/wizard, who doesn't have detect magic spell im her wizard's spellbook, prepare it as cleric spell and then write to spellbook ?
(In order to cast it as ritual without preparing)
Zarza wrote:
Avross wrote:
Zarza wrote:
R2072: would a character be able to instead prepare a detect magic scroll from their list of divine spells, then enter the spell into their spellbook using the scroll since the spell is also on the wizard's spell list?
Personally, I'd just allow the wizard/cleric to find a dusty copy of detect magic somewhere so they can copy it into their spellbook if the player wants to be able to cast it as a ritual without preparing.
celtwarrior wrote:
Bloodscythe wrote:
It's hard to fathom that your spell book just magically appears one day. I'd probably say you need to purchase the spell book prior to taking a level in wizard, since you would presumably have been studying the arcane arts leading up to that.
hello! Q: druid in elemental wild shape takes the damage resistances, immunities, condition immunities?
Coredump00 wrote:
CONTADOR wrote:
mrpopstar wrote:
Q 2074 (Trance PHB pg. 23)
Can elves keep watch during their 4-hours-a-day "Trance," or are they expected to be in a completely meditative state as though they were sleeping? Thanks!
Draykov wrote:
Bloodscythe wrote:
Does the spell 'Entangle' work in areas where there is no plant growth to start with, such as in a dungeon with a stone floor? The spell's description does not specify any conditions that should pertain such as this, as I believe it did in previous iterations of the spell.
Servilan wrote:
Bloodscythe wrote:
From an Encounters session last night. Fighter moves invoking 2 opportunity attacks from 2 enemies standing next to him at the start of his turn. First attack hits, droping him close to 0 hit points. Can Second Wind be used prior to the third attack being rolled? Just not sure if all of the reactions have to be resolved prior to the fighter getting to use his other actions. Didn't think about it until I was making death saving throws next round. DM said he would have allowed it but I was currious as to what the official rulling should be.
OB1 wrote:
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OoftaMeg wrote:
OoftaMeg wrote:
Bloodscythe wrote:
OoftaMeg wrote:
Q 2077 (Cantrips)
Since cantrips can be cast at will, without using a spell slot and without being prepared in advance (PHB pg. 201), a PC can use that cantrip for every attack any time they have an action to spend (within the confines of the cantrip requirements), correct? For example, a life-domain cleric who picked the Sacred Flame (PHB pg. 272) cantrip could use his action every turn to spout holy fire at some fools? 
Thanks!
Draykov wrote:
Healing Word being a LVL 1 cleric spell that uses up a spell slot and has a casting time of "1 bonus action"...got it. Thanks again, B.
Q 2078 Casting while not in initiative/combat
Let's say the party is entering a cave, but they are not yet in an encounter. A cleric with the Light (PHB pg. 255) cantrip is in the party. The casting time of Light is 1 action with a duration of 1 hour. When the party is not in initiative, the taking of the action doesn't really cost anything, right? Since nobody is really in the process of taking turns? So the cleric could go ahead and shed some light on the situation without losing anything?
Draykov wrote:
Q2079 - With the errata to Unarmed Strike taking it off the weapon table, am I still making a weapon attack if I attack someone with an Unarmed Strike?
I have a brawler fighter that uses Unarmed Strikes and Battlemaster maneuvers and the majority of those trigger when I hit with a weapon attack or make a weapon attack. Just wanted to make sure the character concept is still viable before I retire him, if I can't do that anymore.
Undrhil wrote:
Q2080 - Uncanny Dodge PHB P.96 (Rogue 5th Level Ability): "When an attacker that you can see hits you with an attack, you can use your reaction to halve the attack's damage against you."
Does this ability grant the rogue to be able to dodge every successful attack from every attacker that he/she can see and halve the damage, only one attack per turn, or only attacks of opportunity that allow for a "reaction"?
Alduran wrote:
Q2081
What does character need to make potion of healing or antitoxin? Suppose she has herbalism kit and profiency with it. How much time and money will she spend for 1 potion? Must she be 3rd level ?
Zarza wrote:
Q2082 In the D&D podcasts, Chris Perkins mentions that some of the NPC's encountered are "minions" humanoid, with low hitpoints, and are quite easily taken out with one hit, however I cant seem to find any mention of these in the PG,DMG or MM, can anyone shed any light please?
Aargent wrote:
OoftaMeg wrote:
Aargent wrote:
Q 2083 (Ranger spellcasting)
Some of the spells on the Ranger spell list require a material component. Does this mean a ranger is going to need a compontent pouch or an arcane/druidic focus to cast those spells?
A 2083
Rangers can use a component pouch as an alternative to keeping track of commonplace spell components. They can't use an arcane or druidic focus. Flavour apart, though, the only difference is the price and weight.
Thanks! I suppose for spells with ubiquitous material components (like Longstrider which requires a pinch of dirt) I would fudge it and say the PC who prepared the spell without owning a component pouch could still cast it.
Q 2084 (concentration "up to x")
When a spell has a duration/concentration of "up to" a certain time...what does that mean exaclty? For example, ranger spell Hail of Thorns (PHB pg. 249) has a duration of "Concentration, up to 1 minute." Hunters's Mark (PHB pg. 251) has a duration of "Concentration: up to 1 hour."
A 2084
Oooooh, I get it...that's the duration of the spell assuming concentration doesn't get broken. Not sure why I was struggling with that. I was confusing casting time with duration, I guess.
Aargent wrote:
Q 2085 (Sorcerer vs. Wizard)
I'm trying to understand the primary differences between these two classes.
Wizards must prepare spells and have a spell book.
Sorcerers do not have to spend time preparing spells and require no spell book, though they still have to have a component pouch or arcane focus like wizards. Also, starting at level 2, sorcerers have sorcery points that they can convert to spell slots or vice versa (Flexible Casting). At higher levels, sorcery points can be spent on cool stuff (Metamagic).
Am I missing any key differences?
Draykov wrote:
A 2086: My human variant sorcerer took Spell Sniper as his feat. If I also take the Distant Spell metamagic and expend 1 sorcerer point to make Shocking Grasp a 30' spell, does Spell Sniper synergize with that and make it 60'?
Drunemeton wrote:
Q 2087 (Nimble Escape)
Goblins have the Nimble Escape feature (MM pg. 166) which allows them to take Disengage (or Hide) as a bonus action on each of its turns. According to PHB pg. 189 regarding bonus actions, you choose when to take a bonus action during your turn. Does this mean that a goblin could take the Disengage action (as a bonus) and then attack as opposed to the other way around? Thanks!
Draykov wrote:
Draykov wrote:
Q 2088 (Two-Weapon Fighting)
A dwarf fighter with Fighting Style of Great Weapon Fighting decides to come at a target with two handaxes (simple melee weapons with the light and thrown properties). This affords the dwarf two attacks. On the second (off-hand) attack, the dwarf does not apply his ability modifier (strength in this case). This is my interpretation of PHB pg. 195 section on Two-Weapon Fighting.
The fighter has proficiency with all simple weapons. Does the proficiency bonus apply to either attack roll? Both? Normally, a one-handed melee attack with a handaxe by this particular dwarven fighter would be attack +4 (+2 STR and +2 proficiency) with 1d6+2 slashing damage.
2nd part of the question - is there a rule that dictates that a second weapon must have the light property? I seem to remember this stipulation, but I'm having trouble finding anything that says that outright in the PHB. Thanks!
Draykov wrote:
Q 2089 (Obscured perception and hiding)
The section on vision and light says:
A given area might be Iightly or heavily obscured. In a lightly obscured area, such as dim light, patchy fog, or moderate foliage, creatures have disadvantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight.
A heavily obscured area-such as darkness, opaque fog, or dense foliage-blocks vision entireIy. A creature in a heavily obscured area effectively suffers from the blinded condition (see appendix A).
Psyragorn wrote:
jaelis wrote:
Psyragorn wrote:
Q2090
What benefits exactly does the size give except movement, squeezing etc? I suddenly realized that it gives no bonuses/penalties for shooting/punching not-medium creature. So shooting a cat running in the woods at full speed is as hard as hitting an airship with an arrow at point blank range?
531st wrote:
jaelis wrote:
Q2091: Bladeward states it reduces "weapon damage", so it doesn't work against claws, bites and other beasts attacks i guess?
turri wrote:
Q2092: Sorry if this is a repeat.... Bit of a specific Q; would the monk's Stunning Strike (and similar non-elemental ki-based abilities) count as magical for the purposes of the feature of certain monsters that have the "Magic Resistance" ability (advantage on ST against the effects)? I.e., if I punch a Mind Flayer in the face and use Stunning Strike, would he have advantage on the Con saving throw against being stunned? Thanks!
aumguitarist07 wrote:
Q2093: Is the Prestidigitation cantrip useful for providing a bonus of some sort to Persuasion or Intimidation checks (makings one's eyes blaze with fire for instance...)?
Q2094: Can Minor Illusion be used to create an area of distortion in front of the caster that makes him heavily obscured from those observing him (making him harder to be targeted)?
aumguitarist07 wrote:
Motorskills wrote:
Drunemeton wrote:
Q2095 - The PHB (pg 78) says "You can spend these points to fuel various ki features... When you spend a ki point, it is unavaiable until you finish a short or long rest, at the end of which you draw all of your expended ki back into yourself." Our DM has ruled that the "you draw all of your expended ki back into yourself" ends ki abilities that would still be going on such as Way of the Shadow's ability to spend 2 ki points to emulate the darkvision spell (which lasts for 8 hours). Essentially, he's saying you can't spend the ki on darkvision, rest and regain the ki and then spend the same ki again while the darkvision continues. Is this the correct interpretation or should the monk be able to keep the darkvision effect going and regain the spent ki after a short rest?
Bloodscythe wrote:
Cooperjera wrote:
Q 18
Aboleth Lair Action - Phantasmal Force
I'm a fairly new player and a new DM and my campaign will have an aboleth.The save DC for the creature's normal actions (e.g. the tail swipe which is also a legendary action) is DC14.
How do I work out the save DC for the first lair action when it casts phantasmal force. the creature's hp is 18d10+36 and it has CON 15 (+2 bonus) which all implies level 18 (18*2=36). Level 18 has a +6 proficiency modifier.. So, basing the calculation on level (8+:spellcasting ability+proficiency bonus):
DC 18 (8+4+6) INT and CHA
DC 16 (8+4+4) WIS
On the other hand it might be based on the creature's challenge rating of 10 and not on the level (althogh this doesn't really make sense), in which case:
DC 16 (8+4+4) INT and CHA
DC 14 (8+2+4) WIS
The last DC of 14 matches the DC required for the other actions but to me it doesn't make sense to base it off the challenge rating and not the level, and it also make sthe save quite easy for a creature that should be quite tough.
Can some of the more experienced DM give me some pointers?
Onelostroad wrote:
mdholm wrote:
Q2096
Is a Mithral Chain Shirt considered 'light' armour for profeciency purposes?
Lurchibald wrote:
Q 2097: I know that different sources of Unarmored Defense (Monk and Barbarian) do not stack, and that natural amor and Unarmored Defense do not stack for whatever reason (I don't recall reading anything about it in the books, but I do recall seeing a ruling referenced in a Druid guide on the forum regarding a Druid/Barbarian build). My question is thus: Can Mage Armor's change to armor class stack with Monk's Unarmored Defense bonus, or are they in conflict with one another?
IE: Could a Monk 2 | Warlock 2 with the Shadow Armor incantation have an AC of 13 + Dex Mod + Wis Mod? Or would he have to choose between 13 + Dex and 10 + Dex + Wis? Note that Mage Armor's text refers to "Base Armor Class" and Unarmored Defense's text refers to just "Armor Class".
Writhani wrote:
Instead of creating a new thread, I am asking a quick question here:
If I am, say a Goliath, and pick the Soldier background, I get Athletics "twice". Can I then pick any skill, or only those at my class list?
So to make it more complicated. What if I am a Cleric, and pick the Acolyte background, but pick Insight from my class, so I in a way get it twice (background and class), is that legal? Would that mean I could pick perception instead of insight from my background since I get the same skill from two different sources?
Q2098: if a barbarian multi-classes into a rogue and attacks an opponent that is currently engaged in combat with someone else can he use sneak attack on that person while raged?
Mandarin wrote:
DukeNukes wrote:
Q2099 I have a player who is a warlock using a imp as a summon. he turns it into a bird and scouts everything out making suprises almost imposible. I cant find anything wrong with what he is doing but an sugestions ?
OoftaMeg wrote:
ArialBlack wrote:
Does Unarmored Movement count towards the flight speed of an Aarakocra or is it just towards the land speed? For that matter, what about mobile, does that only count towards the land speed or flight speed as well?
Porkrot wrote:
jbokcrusader wrote:
ArialBlack wrote:
Hi!
I'm brand new to the world of Dungeons and Dragons. I just started playing my first campaign with my first character, and came across a question immediately. I tried the search function, but I'm not sure if it's broken, or if it's just my internet filters at work, so here's my question!
Q2100
Monk - Martial Arts
Does attacking with the two handed profile of a quarterstaff still allow me to take my unarmed attack as a bonus action? The class feature says it allows you to do so if you're using a simple weapon that does not have the two-handed or the heavy property. The staff is versatile, but does using two handed for the extra damage exclude it from using the martial art feature?
jaelis wrote:
Q2101: Can eldritch knights, arcane tricksters and rangers use a component pouch as a spellcasting focus?
xaph wrote:
pukunui wrote:
jaelis wrote:
jaelis wrote:
pukunui wrote:
Q2102: If two characters can make an attack of opportunity on the same target, do the effects go off simultaneously or in sequence? And if in sequence, based on which order?
RTRimmel1 wrote:
Q2103: The rules for grid-based movement are that you can walk diagonally for 5ft movement cost except when you cut a corner where it costs 10ft movement. How about attack around a corner? Does that work? Does the distance still count as 5ft even though it would cost 10ft movement? What if someone moves from south of the enemy to south-west of the enemy and west of the enemy is a wall. Does that count as leaving the range of the enemy and provoke an opportunity attack?
Yunru wrote:
Bloodscythe wrote:
Rya.Reisender wrote:
Cooperjera wrote:
Q2104 Can a spell with a duration, such as forcecage, be dismissed by the spellcater before its duration expires? Is dismissing an action?
Concentration spells are a different kettle of fish though.
Q2105 Diseased Rat Varient: States that until the disease is cured the target is effected by the disease, but nothing on how the disease is cured. Obviously the cure disease spell will work but lets say that isn't available. How does the disease end? Thanks.
Yunru wrote:
Rya.Reisender wrote:
Xallin wrote:
Bloodscythe wrote:
Xallin wrote:
Q2106, Are there any Rules for throwing enemies or friendlies?
Obviously, you have to be able to grab/ and then pick up the enemy.
KennyKiller wrote:
KennyKiller wrote:
KennyKiller wrote:
Bloodscythe wrote:
I personally would say that enemies and even their equips have special protection from everything in E5 and are untouchable (apart from officials actions like attack, shove, knock prone, etc.). I remember reading several paragraphes in the rules that indicated that but can't find them at the moment.
KennyKiller wrote:
I completely disagree but thank you for your advice.
KennyKiller wrote:
Q2107: When you choose skills, you get to add your proficiency bonus to those particular skill checks (plus any stat bonus, of course). If I don't have proficiency in a skill, does my character still get to make skill checks (plus stat bonus) for that skill?
Faradey wrote:
OoftaMeg wrote:
Q2108 : Lightfoot Halfling Naturally Stealthy - I'm a bit confused by the Hide rule, since I think I've seen different interpretations about how it works.
Can my Lightfoot take a Hide action in the middle of an ongoing combat, if there is a bigger creature blocking the baddie's view, even if he knows I'm there?
Motorskills wrote:
Q2109: What is the effective consumption, if any, of the components required for Protection From Evil And Good? (It says they are consumed, but gives no detail).
Q2110: Am I correct in assuming that the 25gp value of components required to manufacture Holy Water (per page 152) are NOT consumed (other than maybe the cost of a vial)?
Faradey wrote:
Motorskills wrote:
Motorskills wrote:
Faradey wrote:
Q2111: Should a flying Aarakocra who cast's Thorn Whip be able to pull the target up?
posineg wrote:
Bloodscythe wrote:
Yunru wrote:
OoftaMeg wrote:
Does Mage Hand make noise when cast? It has verbal components and a 60 second duration, but is intended for stealth purposes when used with the arcane trickster. I've gotten different answers about how to handle this everywhere I've asked. How does hiding the spell work of it does make noise?
Garresh wrote:
OoftaMeg wrote:
Garresh wrote:
Bloodscythe wrote:
So to be clear, is the consensus that casting without a stealth check is fine as long as you're not gagged or magically silenced, then?
Garresh wrote:
jaelis wrote:
Garresh wrote:
As for casting a verbal spell, I'd say it has to make some noise. Not so much that everybody in the whole dungeon will hear you or even in the next room when the door is closed. But probably will hear you when you are in the same room. Rules say "When in doubt, then do ability checks".
Moving an already existing mage hand does not make any sound however, I think most DMs would agree to that at least?
Garresh wrote:
Filksinger wrote:
I wouldn't say that the rules encourage that the DM can change and ignore the rules. They are pretty clear on that the DM is a referee. If you think of a soccer game, you certainly wouldn't say that the referee can change and ignore rules, but he can decide whether something is within the rules or not.
60 seconds duration are basically 10 rounds. You could always cast the spell in another room and then make mage hand move to whereever you want to do something undetected.
Rya.Reisender wrote:
Probably been asked and answered a million times, but here goes: I pitted the players against a Flameskull, and one of them cast Darkness over the combat area. He said you couldn't cast spells targeting a square you can't see, so it's impossible to cast a Fireball anywhere inside the darkness. I've looked in the spells section of the PHB but couldn't find anything that proves him right or wrong.
Is he correct, and what lines in the PHB back that up?
svendj wrote:
jaelis wrote:
jaelis wrote:
Yunru wrote:
Yunru wrote:
Bloodscythe wrote:
Q90: is there no longer such a thing as masterwork tools and weapons?
Can we go back to normal numbering of questions? We are at Q2114 now.
Q2114: is there no longer such a thing as masterwork tools and weapons?
Cooperjera wrote:
celtwarrior wrote:
Q2112: Mage hand making noise when cast...
Q2113: Player vs. flameskull...
Q2114: Masterwork weapons/tools...
We should be on Q2115 now.
Only if you count the ones that were not numbered. =p
But fair enough.
Q18 - Word of recall spell states it must be cast in a place that is associated with the Cleric's Deity. So this would have to be done before an adventure begins? Then you just speak the word anytime?
Q18 - Word of recall spell states it must be cast in a place that is associated with the Cleric's Deity. So this would have to be done before an adventure begins? Then you just speak the word anytime?
BCREEK77 wrote:
Q2116: Can spells which require attack roll crit on a natural 20?
Q2117: Rules state that a blinded creature gets disadvantage on attack rolls while attack rolls againts it get advantage; if two blinded creatures are fighting each other, like for example two humans fighting in complete darkness, is the fight resolved as a normal fight due to advantage being cancelled by disadvantage?
Fiammingo wrote:
Q2118: In DMG, there are some magic items like Staff of Frost (also Staff of Fire). Clearly they are magic items. But can they also be used as magic weapons for combat? (e.g. Lycanthropes can only be hit by silvered or magic weapons). These staves do not have a combat bonus such as +1 or +2, so it is vague if they can also be used as combat magic weapons.
moonbeast wrote:
OoftaMeg wrote:
As a DM i am running my players through Rise of Tiamat. In one instance a dragon the players are to fight has no interest in dying.. and thus at a certian trigger point will attempt to flee by diving into a pool of water..
My question is about the Sentinal Feat: will it stop creatures that are much larger than the player? (aka can a dragon be prevented from fleeing if it chooses or be knocked out of the air during a fly by attack using sentinal by reducing its movement speed to 0 when the player hits the dragon when it provokes an AOO from moving out of the 5 foot area.)
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how are material costs determined for making magic items...(the ranges on the magic item rarity table are huge.. from 5000-50000 .. well.. how do you determine the upper/lower ranges? is it always the max for crafting?
moonbeast wrote:
moonbeast wrote:
Filksinger wrote:
moonbeast wrote:
Filksinger wrote:
ok so i just got he playes hand book and reading though it has me puzzled so here is my question
Q18 - when reading the races that are small i dont see anything that says they get a +1 to armor class like in the past editon so ...........is this true or am i just not seeing it?
thank you
http://www.sageadvice.eu/2015/01/08/frost-brand-and-magic-plus-weapons/
bucklin1 wrote:
Q2120: I'm having a hard time figuring out the rules for Mounted Combat coupled with the Find Steed Paladin spell and somewhat with the Mounted Combatant Feat. Specifically the Intelligent vs Controlled aspects.
Since the spell states that they, "move as a seamless unit," it would seem to indicate that a Steed cannot be an intelligent mount (with their own initiative and attacks).
Note: I have no problems understanding the spellcasting aspect of Find Steed. "Range: Self" is not the same as "targets only you".
Thanks!
Drunemeton wrote:
Q2121: Does a Druid wearing a Cloak of resistance get an increase on CA and TDS when shapeshifting.
turri wrote:
Q2122: Does the elemental monk's elemental attunement ability require the monk to move their hands/feet? Can they use it when tied up, for example?
BamCam wrote:
Q 2123: I was wondering what happens if a Troll (theoretically) uses a potion of fire resistance. How would damage be resolved?
The Troll has natural vulnerability to fire. But now he has (temporary) resistance to fire because he just sipped the potion of fire resistance. Would they just cancel each other out? Or is adjusted damage calculated separately in a certain order?
For example: original damage is 19 hit points. So fire resistance knocks it down to 9.5 which rounds down to 9. And then vulnerability takes that 9 and doubles it, becoming 18 points of damage to the Troll. Is this how to resolve it? Is this explained anywhere in DMG or PHB?
A2123: They pretty much cancel each other out. This doesn't need to be mentioned as *2 and /2 automatically does this. And since multiple resistances can't stack, the final result is always *1. Also, this is not exactly defined, but I personally would do rounding only at the very end and not for sub-steps. So if damage is 19 and troll is resistant and vulnurable to fire, damage is 19.
Banishment Spell:
wording for if from same plane
You attempt to send one creature that you can see
within range to another plane o f existence. The
target must succeed on a Charisma saving throw
or be banished.
If the target is native to the plane o f existence you’re
on, you banish the target to a harmless demiplane.
While there, the target is incapacitated. The target
remains there until the spell ends, at which point the
target reappears in the space it left or in the nearest
unoccupied space if that space is occupied.
If not from same plane:
If the target is native to a different plane of existence
than the one you’re on, the target is banished with
a faint popping noise, returning to its home plane.
Then the concentration:
If the spell ends before 1 minute has passed, the
target reappears in the space it left or in the nearest
unoccupied space if that space is occupied. Otherwise,
the target doesn't return.
Question: If the creature is from the same plane as the caster and he holds concentration for a whole minute does the creature stay banished or still comes back.
DwarfMonk wrote:
moonbeast wrote:
post deleted, issue is now fixed
I don't know if this is the right thread for this to be in, so if it isn't can a moderator move it to the right place?
In the new Unearthed Arcana: Modern Magic, does the Chained Device ability let you maintain more than one concentration check at a time, or is it more like you've put the part of your consciousness that handles concentration checks into the device, so you can't concentrate on more than one spell?
If it's the latter, then what is the benefit? That you don't need to worry about concentration checks when you take damage?
the_Horc wrote:
Can you react to a reaction? Examples:
Strike at a fighter but miss, the fighter gets riposte. Can you activate "Shield"?
A wizard activates shield to avoid getting hit by a Ranger's arrow. Can the Ranger's ally, a Wild Magic Sorcerer, react with "Bend Luck"?
If you CAN react to a reaction, where does it end? A Eldritch Knight(A) strikes at another fighter(B). Both have friendly sorcerers (C and D, respectively) : A misses B, provoking a riposte from B. B strikes at A and would hit, but A casts shield, causing B to miss. D uses "Bend Luck" to overcome the shield with a +d4. A's best friend then uses "Bend Luck" to impose a d4 penalty to the attack.
Nevermind, that last one I would LOVE to see because it would be an EPIC interchange....
But still, can you react to a reaction?
VetMichael wrote:
If I am a wizard with shield proficiency, I wonder how am I able to cast spells with Somatic and Material Components, while wielding a shield? I mean, my Arcane Focus (staff), can be use for material components, unless it has a cost, but I still need a hand free for somatic component? With a shield and an arcane focus (staff), I simply doesnt have a hand free. Both hand are taken. If my understanding is correct, then I do need Warcaster to effectivly use a shield as a wizard. Am I correct in all this?
Mandarin wrote:
Can a "Swarm" of beasts substitute for "a beast" in the abilities:
- Ranger's Companion
- Wild Shape
- Conjure Animals
provided the swarm still meets the CR limits?
Tautolitarian wrote:
jaelis wrote:
A2125: Reaction and Bonus Action are independent of each other. Per round you can use: Movement, 1 Action, 1 Bonus Action, 1 Other Action ("object interaction"), 1 Reaction
You can only use bonus actions when a feat or something in the rules grants you one. When they can be used is defined by the feat.
For example a Level 2 Rogue could use his Bonus Action to hide and then use his Action to set up a ready action "When the enemy comes out of his cover, I shoot an arrow at him". When the ready action triggers he uses his Reaction and can attack with advantage when the previous stealth roll from the bonus action was successful (and he wasn't discovered yet).
Q2126: This is probably covered else where, please just post a link in a response if so. But a level 2 Fighter, Level 3 wizard, Uses their Action to take the Cast a Spell action, casting Magic Missle, can they then action surge to cast Magic Missle again or are they restricted to 1 Bonus Action spell and 1 Action cantrip as listed on page 203 of the PHB?
A2126: Action Surge grants you an additional action (on your turn). Magic Missile cost is 1 Action. So if you use it, you can use Magic Missile twice on your turn (assuming you have enough spell slots). This is completely unrelated to your 1 bonus action you have because that is neither affected by Action Surge nor by Magic Missile.
Rya.Reisender wrote:
Just wanted to comment that all of you who have answered my last 3 questions (in the span of the last 48 hours).... many thanks! Lots of good people answering here, and your help is appreciated!
Aeonphlux wrote:
I'd personally rule that you can cast one spell more when using Action Surge. As in, the general rule becomes "If you use action surge and cast a spell using a bonus action, you can only cast one other spell on your turn."
moonbeast wrote:
Drunemeton wrote:
Aeonphlux wrote:
Q2127 Maxmilian's earthen grasp says "To break out, the restrained target can make a Strength check against your spell save DC. On a success, the target escapes and is no longer restrained by the hand." Does making this check require an action? Or does it make this at the beginning (or end) of its turn? Or something else? My best guess is it requires an action because the target is making an ability check not a save, and nearly every instance i have seen of someone making an ability check it is either the entire, or part of, an action.
bam13302 wrote:
bam13302 wrote:
Bloodscythe wrote:
In combat, any check for stealth requires an action actually. It's the hide action to be exact.
Coredump00 wrote:
Rya.Reisender wrote:
Coredump00 wrote:
Bloodscythe wrote:
Bloodscythe wrote:
Bloodscythe wrote:
jaelis wrote:
Yunru wrote:
Q: 2128
If a spell such as "Fly" says "You touch a willing creature..." Would you be able to cast it upon yourself? As an example, can a wizard make themselves fly?
Elderis wrote:
ThirdQ 2129
Sancturary question PHB 272
First: If a cleric cast either Guardians of Faith or Spirit Guardians then casts Sanctuary and moves either himself or the spell on his next turn to damage to an enemy does the Sanctuary end? According to Sanctuary on page 273 "if the warded creature makes an attack or casts a spell that affects an enemy creature, this spell ends." My group disagrees wether or not Sancturary ends since the cleric isn't casting anoher spell after sancturry although either GoF or SG can still be active and do damage.
Second: If a creature who succeeds on making a wisdom save against someone protected by Sancturary do they have to make additional wisdom saves to attack them again that turn or on their turn during the next round?
PsiD wrote:
Q 2130
Drow (any racial) Magic and Spell Slots:
A Mark 5, Mod 0 3rd-Level PC Drow fighter can cast Fairie Fire 1/day.
May a Mark 5, Mod 0 3rd-Level PC Drow spell-caster spend a 2nd-Level Spell Slots to cast Fairie Fire more than 1/day?
Thank you.
-Bander wrote:
Q2131
I'm still confused about Saving Throw proficiencies and multiclass characters. When a character mulitclasses, do they gain a proficiency bonus on the Saving Throws of the new class?
For example, would a fighter/rogue 5/2 get +3 to Str, Con, Dex & Int saves?
A2131: I remember this being asked before and the answer was that only the saving throw proficiencies of the first class you chose count.
akr71 wrote:
Bloodscythe wrote:
akr71 wrote:
Stupid question i should have an answer for already.
Q- Cantrips: Are they based on Class or Character level for the sake of Multi-Classing?
ezrider23 wrote:
ezrider23 wrote:
-Bander wrote:
Q2133: Spells like raise dead state that they can't be used to bring an undead creature back to life. What about if you "kill" the undead creature (eg. drop it to 0 hp)? Could you then use the no longer animated remains to restore that person to life?
A2133: The best possible answer here is "Ask your DM."
Some will consider an undead creature to be an undead creature even once "destroyed."
Others will consider a corpse to a corpse, rather than undead, at any time that it isn't animated as some kind of undead.
A2133: The problem I see with Raise Dead are its requirements which should make it fail when cast on an undead. First of all it requires all body parts to still be intact. Undead usually don't have all body parts intact anymore so Raise Dead will automatically fail as described in the spell description. Also even assuming it still has all its body parts intact, the requirement is still that the creature hasn't been dead for more than 10 days. That time counts from its original dead, so an undead creature is highly likely to have been dead for longer than 10 days. Then you have the requirement that the soul is still available, willing and at the liberty to join its body again. Usually not the case either unless the adventurer's actually captured the soul to rejoin its body. Undead have a "foul mimicry of life" created by a necromancer, the real soul is long gone.
So in short, the answer would usually be "No".
Maybe if the whole scenario plot is about finding the soul of dead person then finding it's body, which was turned to an undead. Do all of this before the 10 day limit is up. Kill the undead and put the real soul back. That's pretty much only scenario I can imagine where this could be a "Yes".
Drunemeton wrote:
Sage Advise (at least that one) is unreliable and contradictory. For example: "In short, you must follow your character’s normal spellcasting rules" - But Jeremy, what you just said isn't the normal spellcasting rules.
Yep, that Sage Advice makes perfect sense, and works just fine with the rule, both pre and post Errata.
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S p e l l Sl o t sThe Bard table show s how many spell slots you have to cast your spells of 1st level and higher. To cast one of these spells, you must expend a slot of the spell’s level or higher. You regain all expended spell slots when you finish a long rest.
For example, if you know the 1st-level spell cure wounds and have a 1st-level and a 2nd-level spell slot available, you can cast cure wounds using either slot.
S pe lls K n o w n o f 1s t L e v e l a n d H ig h e rYou know four 1st-level spells of your choice from the bard spell list.
The Spells Known colum n of the Bard table shows when you learn m ore bard spells of your choice. Each of these spells must be of a level for which you have spell slots, as show n on the table. For instance, when you reach 3rd level in this class, you can learn one new spell o f 1st or 2nd level.
Additionally, when you gain a level in this class, you can choose one of the bard spells you know and replace it with another spell from the bard spell list, which also must be of a level for which you have spell slots.
Yunru wrote:
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Orethalion wrote:
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Yunru wrote:
Regardless.... this has gone beyond a 'simple Q&A", so I suggest we discontinue the conversation in this thread.
Question- if i have a level 6 char say a fighter 3 and a warlock 3 can i pick a archtype from fighter and then one from warlock or do i have to only pick one or the other?
ex- level 3 fighter battle master / warlock pack of the blade
thank you for any info you can give
bucklin1 wrote:
Should be Q/A2134.
Q2134:
I am currently playing the starter set campaign as DM for the first time ever. Having a lot of fun. But my question is to do with a specific check:
"the rope is 2 feet below the surface of the water. It's not visable from above the water, but can be found with a successful DC 15 Wisdom check or automatically by a character probing the cistern with a pole or jumping in."
Does this mean as a DM when players enter the room I have to announce to them to make a Wisdom check and then tell them something is there? Or they have to announce that they are searching it? But doesn't this then coincide with the automatically finding it? This type of check seems to happen a few times in the campaign book.
Cheers.
Dara
Darastrixx wrote:
Quick question. I have a 5th lvl Ranger with the archery fighting style. I'm taking 3 levels of Rogue before multiclassing to Fighter. Now, my DM says I can't take another fighting style. My interpretation of the rule is, I can take another fighting style, I just can't chose the archery option again and double up on the bonuses. His interpretation is, you can only take one fighting style, ever. The plan is, I will end up with both archery and two-weapon fighting styles. He wants to lock me into archery style only. Who's correct?
megalith wrote:
Q2136: Magical Monsters
Certain monsters (e.g. the nothic - MM pg. 236) can cast spells without specific mention of spell slot limitations. If there is no mention of spell slots, can the creature cast spells as though they were cantrips (i.e. able to cast them as an action during every turn, indefinitely)?
Thanks!
Draykov wrote:
A2134: To add to Bloodscythe's reply: I personally would not make PCs automatically notice hidden stuff the moment they enter a room. That is no fun and players won't feel any accomplishment. At least one of them needs to tell me that he wants to check out the water and then I ask him to do a wisdom check.
A2136: Yes, Oofta is right. The Nothic's ability doesn't even require any spell slot. I wouldn't even consider it a spell.
Q2137: Bonded Weapon (PHB pg 75). Eldritch Knight. We were playing last night and the Eldritch Knight bonded with a magic sword. The magic sword happened to have a name and the sword belonged once to the King. The DM had the guard at the gate confiscate the sword (who cares? "bonded" remember) and the high mucky muck mage under the employ of the DM (city guard actually) says: "I will break the bond." So my question: How is this possible? there is no reference in any of the D&D guides for anyone - except the Eldritch Knight when he bonds a 3rd weapon - to break a bond with a weapon.
Kelwin55 wrote:
Kelwin55 wrote:
Q&R 2137: (update) So on further conversation with the DM, it appears he did not want this powerful magic sword to stay in the hands of the party. It was with the party up until the last battle when a prior party member had the sword and he was disintegrated by a Lich. The EK picked up the sword to use and bonded with it to prevent its loss. The DM had planned to have the guards confiscate it as a legendary object of the realm. But the EK had thrown a curve ball by bonding with it so the DM simply said: "The mage breaks the bond." Essentially the sword was breaking the gameplay by being overly powerful and had to be removed. I understand it now. However, I believe it still is a valid RAW issue of EK weapon bond not being able to be broken.
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Yunru wrote:
Kelwin55 wrote:
Q2138:
As a DM i am running my players through Rise of Tiamat. In one instance a dragon the players are to fight has no interest in dying.. and thus at a certian trigger point will attempt to flee by diving into a pool of water..
My question is about the Sentinal Feat: will it stop creatures that are much larger than the player? (aka can a dragon be prevented from fleeing if it chooses or be knocked out of the air during a fly by attack using sentinal by reducing its movement speed to 0 when the player hits the dragon when it provokes an AOO from moving out of the 5 foot area.)
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Q2139: how are material costs determined for making magic items...(the ranges on the magic item rarity table are huge.. from 5000-50000 .. well.. how do you determine the upper/lower ranges? is it always the max for crafting?
McTurbo72 wrote:
A2138: So RAW, yes, a character with Sentinel can stop a creature of any size from fleeing. There are a few things that, as a DM, you can do:
- Use the dragon's actions to remove the character's ability to take the opportunity attack. Depending on the type of dragon, this might be a spell...you could change out one of its spells for shocking grasp. This could also be a knockback attack which moves the character out of range. Heck, it could even be a feint of some sort which requires the character to use their reaction. (Not knowing the stat block, I couldn't suggest anything specific)
- Let it happen. If the dragon really wants to get away, and there is one thing stopping it...turn the dragon's FULL abilities on that one character. Either A) the dragon gets away, and the character learns that stepping in the path of fleeing beasts is not always the right choice. Or B) they manage to kill it. If it was important to the story, then have the dragon's sibling, mate, sire, or spawn take it's place in the story.
A2139: The DMG p129 has a pretty simple chart for determining the cost for crafting, and the Creating a New Item rules on 284 don't seem to change the cost. I don't see any ranges associated with the crafting. At all. Which suggests to me that yes, all common items cost 100 gp to craft, all rare items cost 5,000 to craft, etc. If this feels too cookie cutter for you, it also clearly calls out "You are free to adjust the costs to better suit your campaign."
I've been using a house rule for all crafting where after each day of crafting (mundane or otherwise), the player makes a DC 20 check. On a success, they get extra progress (10%) completed. If they fail, they get the normal amount in, if they crit fail, they get half, if they crit succeed, they get double. (During which we all hum the "Montage Song"...) It's simple enough, lets people roll dice, and gets away from the "round number syndrome".
Q2140: I'm currently running a HotDQ and I have a 5th level sorcerer that seems to have some strange metamagic abilities. On their character sheet they have the cantrip Fire Bolt twinned and quickened, so what are the different effects that it can have, exactly?
Q2141: How many times could the 5th level sorcerer mentioned above cast the 2nd level spell Scorching Ray per day with 5 sorcery points and no other obvious enhancements? During one of our encounters this character used the spell 4 different times without a short rest and with no marked abilities that would allow for repetitive castings (that I know of).
Thanks for the help!
A2141: Spell slots. Probably all of 'em, but spell slots.
Q2142: Do I get to make a bonus attempt if I miss my initial main-hand attack? Or, must I be successful with my first attack in order to get that bonus and try the second attack with my off-hand? I'm asking because I was playing the 5th Edition and I failed my initial attack with my first roll and then the DM wouldn't let me roll for my bonus action of attacking with my off-hand because I had missed my first roll. Just wanted to know if there is a clear cut answer to this. Thanks.
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Alduran wrote:
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R2141: Yeah a few errors, thanks for the fix.
Q2143:
So a fighter with a Str of 20 can jump a distance of 20 feet when he gets a running start of at least 10 ft. With the Remarkable Athlete ability, he can increase this by 5 ft to 25 ft. This fighter sees an enemy warlock across a 60 foot-wide chasm. The fighter says to his wizard friend, "Hey, cast Jump on me." His wizard ally does so, which has the effect of "The creature's jump distance is tripled for until the spell ends". This increases the distance he can effectively jump to 75 feet. More than enough to make the jump.
He uses the Dash action, and gets his 10' running start...makes it 50' across the chasm...and the DM wants to move on to the next person, leaving the fighter mid-jump 10' from the far side of the chasm.
The fighter and wizard are rather ticked off, since they know the warlock has Repelling Blast, is at least 7th level...and they can do the math.
But...
- There's nothing in the rules which indicate that a jump needs to be completed in a single move action.
- There's also nothing that states that the Jump spell increases your speed.
- The rules actually call out that "each foot you clear on the jump costs a foot of movement" (Basic Rules, p 64)
So am I missing something, or is the fighter stuck mid-jump until his next turn?
Q2144:
This may have been asked elsewhere, but I couldn't find it through the search function.
If two rogues attack a single target, do both of them get the opportunity to use Sneak Attack on their turns?
Q2145: Does the ability check buff on the fighter's Remarkable Athlete trait apply to initiative rolls as well?
Q2146: Does the rogue's Reliable Talent negate natural 1 auto-fails for applicable skill checks?
AfroPhoenix wrote:
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jaelis wrote:
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tijmz wrote:
How overchannel (evocation wizards) works with hex spell (if i cast hex on someone and then i use scourting ray, for exemple)? Does it max the hex damage too?
And with critical hits? Max double damage?!
Q2147
I've searched through the forum, but I have been unable to find an answer.
A DM in official play recently sprung this on our group, and I wish to make sure that it was legal and legitimate (there were other things going on that, in my opinion, made this encounter suspicious). In a recent adventure, we faced several adversaries that included a bulette with a rider. During the combat, which we lost, the bullette would move up to a character, grapple the character, then drag him down 30+ feet into the ground (all in the same round). The bulette would then leave the character there, burrow to the next character, grapple him, and drag him 30+ feet into the ground. The DM ruled that getting out of the hole was considered 'climbing' and 'difficult terrain', so speeds were quartered in most cases. Characters who were dragged underground were usually out of the main fight for several rounds.
I've read through the Monster Manual as well as other sources, and I am unable to find any reference to this ability. Is this a legitimate, legal ability of a Bulette with a rider?
Thank you for your time!
I am confused on how XP works. Do I give each individual player the amount of XP from each individual monster they kill, or does the entire party get all the XP from the entire encounter?
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I don't think default actions like grapple need to be mentioned under the monster to be available. It's more a DM question whether it's realistic or not.
How can a spell be changed via wizard's Malleable Illusions? I don't get it.
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ShadoWWW wrote:
Oh, I see. Thanks.
Q2149: Can I cast Magic Weapon on natural weapons?
E.g. Can an NPC caster of a race with claws or somesuch enchant their claws with this spell, or can a wildshaped/polymorphed PC have the natural weapons of their form so enchanted?
Unlike 3.5, the spell doesn't explicitly call out any restriction on the types of weapons affected. With the removal of unarmed strikes from the weapon table in errata, I guess that clarifies (for me, at any rate) that magic weapon does *not* apply to unarmed strikes, but natural weapons seem to be different, at least from the descriptions given in the MM.
Has anyone seen any tweets that might clarify this?
Cheers,
Drunemeton wrote:
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Psyragorn wrote:
jaelis wrote:
Q2150
Possible ways to interact with a familiar. Let’s say I’m a medium creature and I have a tiny familiar. I want to increase the survivability and usefulness of the familiar please critique the following scenarios:
· The PHB p191 states that you cannot willingly occupy the same space, however the DMG p 271 has the optional rule of climbing on another creature but size differential is not clearly stated; “sufficiently large”. So is there a way to have a tiny creature occupy the space of a medium creature. For example a mouse between the legs of human?
· Can a tiny familiar be worn or carried by a medium creature? So as to avoid various effects such as spells?
· Let’s put a wood elf, its tiny familiar [a cat] and medium foe [e.g. orc] all within five feet of each other. Let’s give the elf a long cloak that reaches the ground. By RAW you can move through a friendly space; can the cat move through the elf’s space to end up 10 feet away from the foe but as the cat passes through the elf’s space it ducks under the cloak [interacting with an object] gaining complete cover from the orc before it moves out of the reach of the orc thus not provoking an attack of opportunity from the orc?
Hi there, anyone know a way to get more than one channel divinity per day without getting cleric 6?
Q2152: Can a character make a grapple as a reaction (with say the mage slayer feat)?
What about as part of an opportunity attack? Similarly, can they attempt to knock prone a creature as a reaction?
celtwarrior wrote:
NamelessHero wrote:
Redjak wrote:
jaelis wrote:
Q2153 (?): Is Devil's Sight specifically limited to actual darkness, or does it funtion in dim light as well?
Seems to me it would work just as well in dim light, but it doesn't mention it like darkvision does.
Mad_Jack wrote:
Bloodscythe wrote:
jaelis wrote:
Devil's Sight simply says, "You can see normally in darkness, both magical and non-magical, to a distance of 120 feet."
It doesn't mention dim light at all. But, from a RAI perspective, I can see arguments both for and against it working like an enhanced version of darkvision... If it only ever kicks in in actual darkness, that's one thing, but on the other hand if it's just another form of vision, it seems a bit wonky that it would let you see perfectly fine in darkness but not in dim light.
Q2154
Scorching ray + hex
does hex damage aplies in each ray or only one time when you cast the spell?
robneto wrote:
jaelis wrote:
Cooperjera wrote:
Actually the requirements for grapple are pretty simple:
- you must use the attack action (stated in the grappling paragraph itself)
- you have a melee attack to replace (it's in the melee attack section)
So yeah, not all creatures can grapple by default, but all that can do a melee attack should be able to.
Contact damage can very well occur on a grapple, just like knocking someone prone on a fire pit does quite some contact damage (LMoP module suggests 1d6 fire damage per round).
Q# 2155 Druidcraft says it creates a harmless sensory effect; if I create a small ray of sunshine or a sprinking of water on a plant, does it actually get rained/sunned on or is this just an illusion? What about creating small amounts of heat or snow; they don't harm anyone but do they actually happen or is it just a trick of the senses?
Druidicy wrote:
Q2156: What would you say the AC and HP of a wooden pole would be (Like a telephone pole)? Or a stone wall?
A2156: The DMG provides some guidance to giving HP to objects on pages 246-247.
The actual resulting HP of an object are up to the DM to determine, but here is what I would do:
thick wooden pole: AC 15, 27 HP per section (i.e. 27 HP would take down the pole by cutting through part of it, not destroy the whole pole), and I might make normal weapons not as effective.
stone wall: AC 17, 18 HP needed to knock a medium-sized hole through it, resistance to slashing and piercing damage.
Rya.Reisender wrote:
Yunru wrote:
Yunru wrote:
OoftaMeg wrote:
Q 2157: Can a Beast Master Ranger's animal companion wear barding and still gain its master's proficiency bonus to its AC? Also, how would one determine an animal's armor proficiencies? I would assume a warhorse is "proficient" with most armors, but what about a mastiff or hawk?
@Redjak
There's nothing in the rules saying that a warhorse can't grapple, so according to the rules it can, I'm with Yunru on that. Anything else is houseruling.
However, I would usually not make a warhorse try to grapple someone because it's not intelligent enough to even get that idea and it just doesn't fit to what a warhorse would do. An exception would be if the warhorse was actually trained to do exactly that.
You also shouldn't take "Grapple" to literary. All the action command words are just sample words for all the actions behind them. For example the Dodge actions doesn't necessarily have to mean that you dodge attacks. It could also mean that you harden your shell so you are harder to hit. Help doesn't have to mean that you put your hand on your allies hand so he can swing with more power, it can mean you actually shoot an arrow to distract someone. And just like those, Grapple simply stands for everything that has a stopping/dragging effect.
Q2158: Goliath from the 5e Elemental Evil supplement have Powerful Build which reads: "You count as one size larger when determining your carrying capacity and the weight you can push, drag, or lift."
Would this also affect the size of creatures that they can grapple and push, drag, or lift by treating them as a size larger?
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AshNamflee wrote:
fargus wrote:
Q2159: Can I can cast dispel magic on conjured animals/elementals/woodland creatures? How many of them disappear?
Q2160: Can I can cast counterspell while casting another spell? Example: Amberos is casting fireball, enemy casts counterspell. Can Amberso counter the counterspell with his own counterspell and finish fireball?
A2159: It seems to me like you should be able to target the conjure spell as a magical effect and dispel it that way, but my official answer is that it seems like it is the DM's call (and I only say it's doable because breaking the caster's concentration would end the spell, so it's obviously not a "permanent" effect)
A2160: Yes.
Q2160: In the case of a multiclass Wizard/Warlock, how does that interact with this text from the Wizard class?
You prepare the Iist of wizard spells that are available
for you to east. To do so, ehoose a number of wizard
spells from your spellbook equal to your Intelligenee
modifier + your wizard leveI (minimum of one spell). The
spells must be of a leveI for whieh you have spell slots
Using a Wiz1/War7 as an example, you would have 2 4th level spell slots available. Given that and this text from the spellbook sidebar.
When You find a wizard spell
of 1st levei or higher, You can add it to your spellbook if it is
of a levei for which You have spell slots and if You can spare
the time to decipher and copy il.
Since you can use your Warlock spells slots to cast your Wizard spells in, could you transcribe spells of up to 4th level into your Wizard spellbook, and then cast them using your 4th level Warlock spell slots?
IAmHattMan wrote:
AaronOfBarbaria wrote:
IAmHattMan wrote:
I may be missing something here, however it clearly states that you determind spells known and that you can prepare as if you were each of your single classes. The wizard specifically states in the spellbook sidebar that you can transcribe spells into your book so long as you have slots of the appropriate level to cast them with, and the section on Pact Magic and Spellcasting states you can cast spells from either source using either spell slots.
If you are a wizard, have a spellbook, and are also a warlock with 4th level spells, then you have access to 4th level spell slots, and while you wouldn't gain spells of that level if you went up to second level of wizard, the wording of the spellbook section specifically states that so long as you have the slots to cast 4th level spells you can transcribe them into your book.
The particulars of the wording is why this whole thing came to mind in the first place.
posineg wrote:
Q2161
Lets say im hidding and i cast hex on someone with subtle spell (sorcerer/warlock), can i stay hidden from that creature? Does the creature knows its under hex effect even without taking damage?
robneto wrote:
IAmHattMan wrote:
Q1262
Q1263
The spell Protection from Good and Evil has a material component that requires either holy water or powdered silver and iron. My question is, how often would I have to refill my material pouch/holy water if I were to use the spell? I can't find anything in the PHB or DMG regarding it except a listing of the price for holy water and the component pouch (both 25 gp) and spending 25 gp per cast of a level 1 spell seems rather rediculous to me.
A1263: It says the component is consumed but does not list a quantity or value... so until an official change is made, "ask your DM" is the best answer.
That said, it is a very potent spell despite it's level, so the cost of 25 gp (a whole vial of holy water) for each casting is not entirely out of line.
The Flametongue sword, does it count as a magic sword needed to hit creatures that have resistance to non magical weapons? Even though there is no +1 or more bonus on it?
Blackaxe666 wrote:
Q2165 - Is there any way to detect whether an animal is a familiar or not? Also if the familiar communicates with its master via telepathy, is there any way to detect where the master is?
Rya.Reisender wrote:
Hi, I play dnd a lot, and there is not that much on how much a lot of pets would be. I was wondering if ayone might happen to know about how much a blink dog would cost as a creature companion????
Merith28 wrote:
Q2167: A DM quoted an errata that said all things that come back "at dawn" (ex: Necklace of Prayer Beads) had been ruled to actually come back after a long rest. I couldn't find this anywhere. Does this exist?
Q2168: Do darts and nets qualify for Sharpshooter?
fargus wrote:
OoftaMeg wrote:
A2168: If the weapons are listed under ranged weapons, then all feats that refer to ranged weapons work with these. In fact, I'm pretty sure that it was already clarified by JC that darts are affected, but for example hand axes and daggers that are thrown are not. (Well the Sage Advice refers to Archery fighting style, but sharpshooter should work similar.)
Matyr wrote:
OoftaMeg wrote:
Q2169, the spell blade ward, does is protect against natural weapons, for example dragon claws?
celtwarrior wrote:
jaelis wrote:
celtwarrior wrote:
Q2170 - A wizard can apply some feature like Sculpt Spell "when you cast" a spell. But if the "when you cast" is from an object? (staff, wand). In other words, the "to cast" from an Object can active power like Empowered Evocation?
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GDM12GDM wrote:
Q2171 (I think)
If I cast a healing spell on a party member who is in the negatives, does it stabilize them at zero, no matter how many healing points they gain, or, would it raise them to positive hit points?
There are several scenarios I can think of. A party member initially has 30 HP, gets hit for 28. He is on deaths door, I cast Cure Light wounds for plus 7 HP. Is he now at -21, or does he go to zero?
Now, lets say he is at -2 HP, I heal for 7, is he at 5 HP or simply stabalized at 0?
A2171: there are no negative hit points in 5th edition. You stop at zero.
Gulag wrote:
Q2172
For a dual-wielding Eldritch Knight how can I perform somatic components? Am I need to drop one weapon, cast a spell and then pick my weapon back with a bonus action or something like that (in case I don't have War Caster feat)? And if I use GWF Eldritch Knight, can I take a two-hander in one hand during spellcasting?
Please clarify this moment. Thanks!
Razetkin wrote:
Q2173
Let's say a Ranger takes a wolf for their animal companion, then decides to give it barding for extra protection. Does the wolf get all of the AC bonuses from natural armor, dex, the armor, and the ranger's proficiency bonus? Was it ever cleared up whether natural armor is a flat bonus, or more like a 10+bonus+dex type thing like a Barbarian's unarmored bonus?
Q2174
Drunemeton wrote:
Q2175
THE COMMAND SPELL
I understand that the Command Spell allows the caster to speak a single word and command a creature (who undestands the language and is not undead) to perform an action as long as that action does not harm the creature in question:
The Player's Handbook lists a few examples: Approach, Drop, Flee, etc.
There are many posts online as to which commands players have chosen. In none of these discussions is "ATTACK" ever mentioned.
Am I right in assuming that if I Command a goblin, point at one of his fellow goblins and shout "Attack", the goblin under the spell would not do so because doing so would be considered harmful towards itself?
One could argue that telling the goblin to approach my well armed party would be harmful to it.
So in a nutshell: can I use COMMAND (or CHARM PERSON for that matter) to convince a creature to turn on and attack it's allies?
His fellow Goblin's response might, but that's indirect.
As for your nutshell: No, since the command is simply "Attack", the goblin might choose to take that as "Attack me".
Yunru wrote:
Yunru wrote:
Q2177
Is it possible for a character to level up and lose hit points? For instance, take a Level 1 Cleric (PHB pg. 57)...
Hit Points 1st Level: 8 + your Constitution modifier
Hit Points at Higher Levels: 1d8(or5) + your Constitution modifier per cleric level after 1st
If a level 1 Cleric starts with 8 + CON modifier (let's say +2), he starts with 10 HP. However, if he levels up to Level 2, its 1d8 (or avg. roll = 5) + CON modifier per level. So, in this case let's say the DM goes with the avg. roll of 5 with a CON +2 (per level) for a total of 9.
Am I missing something?
At Level Two is it AVG+CON+CON
5+2+2 = 9
..or should it be the whole calculation per level. That is (AVG + 2) * LVL
(5+2) * 2 = 14
Reading PHB pg. 14, it might also be interpreted a third way, and my money is on this one. After first level, you keep your original HP and add 1 hit die (or avg roll of said hit die) + your CON modifier to your existing level of hit points. So in this case, 10 + 5 + 2 = 17
(or CHARM PERSON for that matter)
A2177: It doesn't work that way. Once a hit die is rolled (or determined), it does not get re-rolled on each level up. Your first hit die will always be the max possible. So it's an 8. When you level up to level two you roll a second hit die, but you don't reroll the one with the "8". So if you roll a 2, your hit dice will be 8 and 2. If your CON modifier is +2 that would mean you have 10 HP on level 1 and 14 HP on level 2.
Rya.Reisender wrote:
celtwarrior wrote:
Rya.Reisender wrote:
Yup.
After first level, whenever you level up you just roll your hit die, add in your Con bonus and any other modifiers, and then add it to whatever your previous hit point total was...
Yes, generally it's enough to just consider only the HP gain from the new hit die. The only exception is when a modifier changes that affects all existing hit die (like increasing your con modifier), which causes you get +x HP per hit die available without rerolling. That's why I personally prefer to see each hit dice value individually. In the example above I would see "First Hit Die: 11, Second Hit Die: 8". If the con modifier increases by one, that would automatically change to "First Hit Die: 12, Second Hit Die: 9".
Q2178: Not a real rules question but don't want to create a thread for it: I want a rather weak enemy become strong so he's a challenge for the PCs. Is there anything within the rules like a spell or a magic item that would accomplish that? I could cast a wizard spell of level 1 or 2, but those don't seem to include any "Boost" spells, so I was thinking of magic him drink some magic potion. Is there anything like that?
A2178 For decades, the most legendary along these lines are the Killer Kobolds (or Tucker's Kobolds). Here's a good introduction, with comments below the video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RpTgIHB1_y8
Um, can't you just tell me the item/spell instead of asking me to watch an 11 minute long video? ^^;
Rya.Reisender wrote:
Certainly I could just make up a potion that makes him strong, but I'd rather use an official potion than making one up. It's also story flavour. It's basically a weak human getting strong. It's a different context than the human being particularly strong by default.
Q2179, does the metamagic ability, twinned spell need a spell that says "a creature" or would "a familiar" work, thus creating two familiars?
Rya.Reisender wrote:
A2179: Twin spell only works with spells that target one creature.
Find familiar does not target a familiar.
You can tell which spells target one creature because they use language such as "You touch a creature," or "You attempt to beguile a creature that you can see within range," or "Necromanatic energy washes over a creature of yoru choice that you can see within range."
All of them say "a creature" or "one creature" or "one beast" or something specifically meaning 1 target.
Filksinger wrote:
Rya.Reisender wrote:
Q2180:
Would any of you happen to know how well are homebrew classes / races from dandwiki.com balanced? I feel the basic rules dont have the versatility I am used to so far, so I was thinking of picking from there.
ZickZak wrote:
Q2181
A quick question on spell scrolls, sorry if it's been answered before, but it's nearly impossible to search the thread for something that's this specific:
Can a bard from the College of Lore use any class' spell scrolls at level 6, the first time they get magical secrets? Since they can learn any spell, it seems that they should be able to use any scroll, with the restrictions on needing to make an arcana check if it's above a level they can already use. If the answer is yes, then I would presume that bards form the College of Valor can do this at level 10, when they start to get magical secrets.
A2181: You are only able to automatically use a spell scroll if it is of a spell actually on your list - the Magical Secrets feature does not add every spell to your spell list, only the one which you actually learn through the feature.
So no, you aren't granted any ability to use spell scrolls outside of the bard's normal spells beyond the exact spells you choose with Magical Secrets.
berathus wrote:
jaelis wrote:
Q2183, multiclass sorc/paly: does the metamagic EMPOWERED SPELL function with the paladin's smite, since the smite is using a spell slot?
celtwarrior wrote:
jaelis wrote:
Q2184, multiple attacks from a single space in a single round. I have a scenario that I guess seems legit in the rules but I'm curious how something like this is looked upon in one of your campaigns. So there is a Barbarian in a 5ft wide hallway near the end of it. In this particular hallway there is no enemy in front of him when his turn is complete. Now the enemies go. One comes around the corner into melee, makes an attack, backs out back around the corner and leaves giving the barbarian an AOO. New melee guy comes in the same space and makes and attack, then leaves. Barbarian already took his reaction so can't do an AOO. Third melee guy comes into the space now and attacks. So, the barbarian is ending his turn in a chokepoint however because their aren't hard rules about moving after you take your action can a limitless ammount of people occupy the same space in a turn to make an attack from it? This seems like an insane use of a combat round that last only 6 seconds. I mean if you had 10 warriors that could reach a space and had enough movement left to get out could you have 10 attackers on a guy from a single space in a single round? Please someone tell me that this is rediculous.
ticksmentat wrote:
celtwarrior wrote:
celtwarrior wrote:
ticksmentat wrote:
Q2185
I went back and looked through this thread first (Q107 relates), but I'm still needing some confirmation.
If a player uses thieves' tools (PHB pg. 154) to pick a lock, and they are proficient in the use of those tools, what modifier's apply? I'm assuming the DM would call for a straight dexterity check (as in the example on PHB pg. 177 - Other Dexterity Checks) and the PC would add their DEX modifier plus their proficiency bonus to their roll. Or, in the case of a rogue with Expertise (PHB pg. 96) applied to thieves' tools, they would add their DEX modifier plus their doubled proficiency bonus.
Do I have that right? Thanks!
Q2186
At lvl 5, Rogues get their Uncanny Dodge. My question is, how does this work against multiple attacks? Does it halve the total damage done in that turn, or just halve the first attack in the series? Or just which damage is being halved?
Draykov wrote:
Elderis wrote:
Coredump00 wrote:
Filksinger wrote:
Q2187: I have the Observant Feat + Ring of Xray Vision. Can I now use the combo to see thru walls and read people's lips or would I actually see thru the wall AND see thru the people?
Q2188: I have a lvl 10 assassin 9/sorcerrer 1 with Dex +5 & Con +2. Which class should I put the 1st concerning the saves? Dex/Int Assassin or Con/Cha Sorcerrer? I dont want the resilient feat (no room for it, unless lowering Dex to +4)
A2187: The ring makes solid matter look transparent, which doesn't mean you can't see the material anymore but just that you can see things clearly that are behind the material, so you should still be able to read lips even if you can see through the person who they are attached to.
A2188: Whichever you want. That's not a rules question, so you should go ask it in the player help forum if you want more of a response than that.
ticksmentat wrote:
Filksinger wrote:
Fighting in a 5ft wide hallway is really boring if you don't allow attacks from the same tile on the same round.
Q. 2189= Does expertise in Perception count towards your Passive total or just towards rolled checks?
ezrider23 wrote:
@jaelis
@Yunru
Thanks. That's what i thought just wanted to confirm.
Drunemeton wrote:
Q 2190: (I emailed this rules question to Jeremy @ Twitter, but been over a month, no response yet)
Need a clarification about a Wizard (Illusionist School) ability called Illusory Self, PHB 118
“When a creature makes an attack roll against you, you can use your reaction to interpose the illusory duplicate between the attacker and yourself. The attack automatically misses you….”
Question: Does the illusionist (wizard) announce the use of this ability (Illusory Self) immediately before or after the attack die has been rolled? In other words, can the opponent roll the attack die and then successfully "hit" the wizard, and then at that moment the wizard uses his reaction and claims "NOPE, I am using Illusory Self, so you just missed!"
Thanks for any response.
Rya.Reisender wrote:
moonbeast wrote:
Q2191: Challenge Rating is specified for 4 characters. How would it change for 2 characters? 1,5x or something else? Thanks
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CR: An appropriately equipped and well-rested party of four adventurers should be able to defeat a monster that has a challenge rating equal to its level without suffering any deaths.
ZickZak wrote:
A2191. Here's what you want to know :
DMG wrote:
Q2192. The relentless attack class feature of the barbarian grant advantange to the first attack roll or to every attack roll made in that turn?
(sorry, i am from Italy, my dm won't grant me advantage on more than one attack because he can't read well english)
Cicucio wrote:
jaelis wrote:
Q2193 - When you use Two-Weapon Fighting can you use Shove/Grapple with the attack action and then still do an offhand attack?
A2193: No. The first line of two-weapon fighting reads "When you take the Attack action and attack with a light melee weapon that you're holding in one hand, you can use a bonus action to attack with a different light melee weapon that you're holding in the other hand." Bold added for emphasis on the condition that doesn't apply if you choose to shove/grapple.
What if the PC says he shoves him using his weapon?
Rya.Reisender wrote:
Q2195
Can the Wizard's "Minor Conjuration" ability be used to make a weapon, such as a dagger? Can it be used to make an arcane focus?
I'm trying to decide on a class to play for Rage of Demons, and one character I have in mind is a Rogue/Conjuration Wizard, so I'm hoping I can conjure a weapon in an emergency.
AaronOfBarbaria wrote:
ArialBlack wrote:
jaelis wrote:
Because your normal attack doesn't require you attack with a particular weapon. You can't shove here for the same reason you can't attack with your main hand weapon again. The bonus action attack you get is restricted to use the particular light weapon you're holding in your other hand. It's not allowed to use that weapon, it's required to use it.
Question #2196
Fighter skill Great Weapon Fighting
Our DM thinks the rule means if on the dice you roll 1-2 you get to reroll so if your using a Maul you need to roll two 1's for this to do anything. My argument is if its reroll 1's&2's if you with your maul roll a 1 and a 2 your should get to reroll both and if you roll a 1 and a 6 you should get to reroll the 1? Clarification?
Porkrot wrote:
jaelis wrote:
Q2197
I tried searching for the answer to this already, but I keep getting linked to threads that are 50 pages long and the answer to my question is buried somewhere in there.
Anyway, I'm confused by the way Perception checks work as opposed to Passive Wisdom (Perception) checks do. I mean, if one is looking for something/someone and modifiers added to a d20 roll total 4, then you have a minimum roll of 5. This is a lot lower than your chances of noticing the thing/person unintentionally via passive perception, since the passive perception is 10+modifiers. How does this play out in the game? I'm an old-timer who hasn't played since about the time v3.5e was released. Now I'm introducing my son to the game using 5e and this rule is confusing me. Are the two types of Perception only used in specific circumstances? That doesn't make sense, to me.
Let's say I am actively looking for my keys. I go into the living room, and scan the room. I look under the couch pillows and in the drawer where I keep the remotes. This is active looking/searching. I may not find the keys there--having failed my perception check-- so I leave the room and search the rest of the freakin' house. Frustrated, as I walk back into the living room, I trip over the cat and happen to land facing the couch and see the keys lying underneath it. They are, in this instance, found by Passive Perception, after a failed Perception Check, right?
baidwaverider wrote:
Noctaem wrote:
Bloodscythe wrote:
Rya.Reisender wrote:
Rya.Reisender wrote:
Well the requirement reads: "When you take the Attack action and attack with a light melee weapon that you’re holding in one hand"
So if a player says he shoves the target with his shortsword, he:
- uses the attack action - CHECK
- does an attack (a special melee attack is still an attack) - CHECK
- uses a light melee weapon he is holding in one hand for the attack - CHECK
Rya.Reisender wrote:
jaelis wrote:
Actually, if you do rule that you can shove with your weapon, does that mean you get to add your proficiency bonus to the check? (Assuming you aren't already proficient in Atheletics, of course.)
Rya.Reisender wrote:
Noctaem wrote:
fargus wrote:
Yunru wrote:
Q2198
Does the Elemental Adept feat ignore the resistance to spell damage granted by the 14th level Wizard feature Spell Resistance in the School of Abjuration? If not, why not?
Porkrot wrote:
Q2199: Globe of Invulnerability vs Magic Missile/Fireball:
Scenario 1: Magic Missile cast @ Level 4 = would it get thru to hit the wizard inside?
Scenario 2: Magic Missile cast @ Level 9 = would it get thru?
I believe the way it reads Magic Missile, no matter what level it is cast as, can never get thru the Globe.
Scenario 3: Fireball cast @ Lev 4 placing the point of impact outside the Globe = would the splash damage make it thru the Globe?
Scenario 4: Fireball cast @ Lev 9 = same as Scenario 3?
I believe this would be the same as Magic Missile. The base spells themselves are below level 6, so they just do not penetrate the globe in any fashion.
EricBuddhaBelly wrote:
ArialBlack wrote:
AaronOfBarbaria wrote:
AaronOfBarbaria wrote:
Q2200
The wording of the Entangle spell is throwing me off a little.
It seems to suggest that you are only Entangled if you start in the AOE, it's just difficult ground if you cross over it from the outside.
It also seems to suggest that you can attack or take any other actions, you just can't move. Not sure how I feel about that, if correct.
That would in turn suggest that it is just your feet that are grasped by the vines, not your whole body.
What's the true story here?
Motorskills wrote:
celtwarrior wrote:
Motorskills wrote:
jaelis wrote:
Q2201
Zakharock wrote:
Q2202 - If you put an enemy to sleep with the Sleep spell, can you take its items (scrolls, potions)? Does that count as object interaction (meaning you can take one for free and a second one when using an action)? What if there are multiple items in a bag? Can you take the whole bag with all the items with just one object interaction?
Q2203 - Let's say there is a 10ft wide pool. Swimming through it would require 20ft of movement (1ft extra due to swimming). What if a character says he jumps over it? Does that only take 10ft of movement? It would seem strange that you require less movement points while jumping. What if all my players say they jump all the time to ignore difficult terrain? That would be strange, right?
Rya.Reisender wrote:
PokeMasterAsh wrote:
Q2204: Wizard, School of Evoc@L10 Empowered Evocation: Does this allow me to add my INT mod to one of my Evoc nuke's damage "per round" or is this stating "once per rest?" It is wierd the way it is worded to me. Thanks in advance.
Q2205: The Paladin's Extra Attack feature says you can attack twice instead of once whenever you take the Attack action on your turn. Does the attack bonus and damage bonus apply to this 'extra' attack?
StarkeJR wrote:
Q2206: If readying an action makes it a reaction in the next round, can I use an action in that round as well, essentially attacking twice?
EricBuddhaBelly wrote:
ZickZak wrote:
Bloodscythe wrote:
Bloodscythe wrote:
Q2207: Can lvl 3 Warlock / 2 Druid transform into a tiny spider and jump on its pet (pseudodragon / bat...) and fly?
ZickZak wrote:
jaelis wrote:
ZickZak wrote:
Noctaem wrote:
Yunru wrote:
Yes, but what needs to be mentioned is that druids revert on death. So expect to see an exploded creature as the final outcome (when swallowed).
What my DM says is that the body of a 1" spider or of a creature alike cannot stand for the complex consiense of a racional creature--the mind of the druid would crash--so they cannot shape into creatures smaller than tiny. (i.e. rabbit, snake, owl, rat, etc.)
leonardoraele wrote:
leonardoraele wrote:
ZickZak wrote:
jaelis wrote:
I said 2 bites, not two attacks If you assume two bites hit, then there's a 64% chance they will fail at least one save and die.
Assuming a hit, a bite does 1.85, so two bites does 3.7 damage on average.
But yet if you are hit twice, you'll die almost 2/3 of the time. Funny how that works!
What the hell is your problem lately Yunru, you're acting in such an overly pedantic way about EVERYTHING. Anything at all that you can argue over you will even though as just demonstrated you're obviously wrong to argue for absolutely no reason. Are you unhappy or something? You feel the need to argue about anything and everything to make yourself feel better?
Noctaem wrote:
jaelis wrote:
I see you're coming at this from the point of view of combat with the MM spider.
My point was addressing whether those are sensible stats for a typical garden spider. A garden spider (even a black widow) is not likely to kill a healthy human in two bites. I think that a person would not typically be aware they were even "in combat" with a garden spider. If it attacked you and missed, you probably wouldn't realize it, or perhaps you would just brush it off. The idea of spending 4 rounds "in combat" with an ordinary bug seems nonsensical, which is why a I wouldn't use those stats for that case.
Q2208 Question about the spell 'Purify food and drink'. We are trying to find out if the spell transforms this 3 fluids in healthy and not too untasty water:
1) urine
2) salt water
3) extremely rotten salt water
This comes out being in a desertic climate with a particular campaign-related unability to create food or water with spells.
My personal way of seeing it is in the phrasing: "... is purified AND rendered free of poison and disease." wich seems that poison and diseases are removed as part of ruled status effects, while also is purified in the common sense.
Thanks in advance
A2208: Yes, all three of those are examples of water that you might not like to drink as-is.
Yes, that spell makes water you might not like to drink clean and safe to drink.
Yunru wrote:
Q2209 - When you try to attune to an item that is already attuned to someone else, will you overwrite the previous attunement or will attunement fail? Doesn't seem to be clear in the rules.
Q2209b - Can an elf use the 4 hours he doesn't need to rest during a long rest to identify / attune? The rules state it has to be a short rest but since elves don't need sleep they'd have plenty of time during a long rest.
Rya.Reisender wrote:
Q2210, M in o r C o n j u r a t io n ablity of a conjuration wizard, can that be used to create one dose of posion for a blade or arrow?
celtwarrior wrote:
Noctaem wrote:
jaelis wrote:
No, nothing specifically defined for this to my knowledge. Just the dm's interpretation of what "object" means.
A paladin makes an attack roll and gets a 20 making it a critial hit, spends a spell slot for the divine smite, and also has great weapon fighting .
Q1. Does the divine smite also get double damge and can you reroll 1's and 2's on those rolls as well?
MalakMacallod wrote:
jaelis wrote:
Q2211: What is the point of having cleric spells with a material component if pretty much every cleric is going to have a holy symbol serving in place of that material component?
Also, point of clarification on spellcasting focus: is the spellcasting focus meant to take the place of all spell components? That is verbal, somatic, and material (when not consumed by the spell)?
Thanks!
Draykov wrote:
Q2212 Diagonal Movement Between Opponents
Let's say you have a grid laid out (Vertical is the N-S axis, horizontal is W-E). You are standing on a square with one opponent directly to the north of you and another directly to your west. Can you move diagonally between them (i.e. to the northwest), or do they block such movement?
If the opponents were solid walls filling their entire 5x5 grid, there's no question that you can't move in that direction. The sidebar on PH 292 says you cannot move diagonally past a wall. large tree, or other terrain feature that "fills the space". But a humaoid (ignoring height) is only about 2' wide and 1' deep, each of the two opponents taking up only 2/25 (i.e. 8%) of their grid squares. There would seem to be enough "free space" to move between/around them on the diagonal.
However, opponents are not nailed in place in the center of their grid square. They move around, and they can swing weapons (and shields if they have them) to make movement even more difficult. Does this mean that they "effectively fill" their entire grid square? Would a diagonal movement beween them be considered trying to "go directly through 2 enemy squares"?
This would also apply to moving around a single enemy. We are using Facing rules. If you have a single enemy near you, directly to your north (facing you), how do you have to move to get behind him? Can you do it in 2 diagonal moves (1 to the NE gettting to to his side and then 1 to the NW getting behind him) or do you treat his square as "completely occupied" and need to move 1 square to the east, 2 squares to the north, and then 1 square west to get behind him?
Consider a PC with 4 enemies surrounding him to the due north, west, south and east. Is he completely prevent from moving? If the 4 enemies were instead on the diagonals (NW, NE, SE, SW) he could clearly go between the enemies as there is clearly a completely empty square between them.
Our group is currently divided on this. Does something clarify this, or is this just something for the DM to make a ruling on?
What would you think about a compromise - that you can move diagonally between those enemies in "squares touching only at a single point (i.e. the diagonal)" but that it would count as difficult terrain? (Same amount of movement used up in getting from the front to the back of an opponent, but not completely preventing movement). Or taking it one step further - should it be considered as "Squeezing", not only taking double the cost of movement but also giving opponents advantage when attacking you and you disadvantage when attacking them? I can see this come into play in a case where 4 people on one side surround 1 on the other side (due NESW) and some have readied actions to "attack if he tries to leave past them" and others might have opportunity attacks (if the one in the middle is leaving on the side away from them).
A2212 - That's not a simple question and there's no simple answer to that other than "If the outcome is unsure, roll dice". I personally don't play strictly with grid so I just go by realism and it really wouldn't be a problem to move between two enemies that are like 7ft apart form each other. Either both of them get an opportunity attack on you or you will have to use disengage which means you concentrate on avoiding being hit during your whole turn which makes it even more reasonable to sneak through them. If you as a DM think that the result of this stunt is uncertain then do an acrobatics ability check.
A2212
Yes you can move in a diagonal to the north-west when creatures are to the North and West of you. There is no check required. You are not even going to provoke opportunity attacks. Creatures do not represent blocking terrain when it comes to moving in the way the scenario suggests. Creatures fill the space they occupy, 5x5x5 ft. They do not get to stop another creature from moving around outside of that space by default.
Yes you can do it in 2 squares of movement to get around the single enemy, 2 diagonal movements will get you there. You just said that the only way you can't do diagonal movement as per the rules is terrain that is blocked by a wall or tree or something else of that nature so things that are not blocking terrain like that does not count. And to be clear, I don't think 5e uses the facing rules as they used to work in previous editions.
No, the PC can move in any diagonal direction.
There's no need for the DM to make a ruling on it. The rules are clear that only blocking terrain such as a wall, tree, etc. can prevent a creature from moving in a diagonal path around it. Creatures do not count towards this and are free to move in diagonals around each other. The only time I would make a ruling when it comes to this is if the party is fighting a massive ogre or something who is using a piece of wall as a shield for example. Then I might say that moving in a diagonal, on the side of the shield, is not possible. But that would be more for flavor than anything else.
Why is it even important to those in your group to restrict movement like that when the rules don't say you should? What do you gain by doing this?
Q2213: Fire Elementals Fire Form and Touch attacks add damage over time. Does this stack from multiple touch hits and/or with each other?
Also, it says the damage is taken on each turn, so if I start my turn and attack and whatever, I get the damage. Then, if I have an option to make an Opportunity Attack, Reaction etc.... I take this damage again?
ZickZak wrote:
Noctaem wrote:
I don't see it as clear as Noctaem makes it out to be. Certainly you can move diagonally if there is no blocking obstacle in the path (for only 5ft of movement even!), but whether a small and medium sized creature counts as 5x5ft blocking object or not is not so clear. If there is a 5ft wide passage, you can't move past the enemy, unless you're a halfling, so in some way, an enemy is also blocking.
And moving diagonally past enemies provokes opportunity attacks, unless you stay inside the target's melee range.
I wouldn't call it a houserule to not allow it, more like a ruling on something that isn't clear (unless Jeremy Crawford had this clarified at some point?).
Also the DM might have good reasons for ruling so because maybe he designed the combat so that the group shouldn't be able to get past the enemies without defeating them. He can design the monsters as he wishes to anyway, so he could just say that those two enemies have a special feat that allows them to block movement past them, etc.
The DM should be the one worrying about whether it's important or not.
If the DM keeps changing the rules which makes it hard or not enjoyable for the players to play, then that should be discussed with the DM himself rather than trying to find out how other DMs do it. The goal is to have fun after all. :-)
Filksinger wrote:
Q2214 - Does studded leather armor count as "metal armor" for purposes of druids being able to wear it? As an aside, does anyone have any insight as to why druids are prohibited from wearing metal armor, yet are free to use metal weapons? It seems inconsistent, contradictory, and not exactly in the spirit of the druid class (the use of metal weapons, that is). Thanks for any help!
dougf1971 wrote:
dougf1971 wrote:
Does studded leather count as metal: DM call. Chris Perkins (DM to the Stars!) says no.
That was my gut feeling as well. At least I'm not in bad company.
Why can't they wear metal armor? Gygax made it that way back in AD&D.
I realized I was potentially opening a can of worms with my aside, but was hoping that someone may have seen some official rationale for the way the rules are. Since this is a strictly rules Q&A thread, I'll leave it at this, and consider opening a discussion in a more appropriate thread. Thanks for your help!
dougf1971 wrote:
Do familiars share their caster's alignment? Or are they unaligned like their beast counterparts?
Noctaem wrote:
RavingDork wrote:
When benefiting from both the abjurer's arcane ward, and the false life spell, which pool does damage get deducted from first?
Filksinger wrote:
RavingDork wrote:
Q2215 - If a character throws a warhammer at an enemy, how much damage does it deal? Does it always deal 1d4 damage with no ability modifier added? Does it use 1d4+DEX because it's improvised as ranged weapon or a weapon with finesse? Or does it use 1d4+STR because it's improvised as weapon with the thrown property? What about the attack roll?
Rya.Reisender wrote:
But the base modifier depends on the weapon type and not on the attack type.
"The ability modifier used for a melee weapon attack is Strength, and the ability modifier used for a ranged weapon attack is Dexterity. Weapons that have the finesse or thrown property break this rule."
"Melee weapon attack" is a type of attack, even if you used a ranged weapon (hit someone with your bow) or no weapon (use an unarmed strike or a rock.) If you throw a war hammer you're making a ranged weapon attack. The weapon doesn't have finesse or thrown, so you use Dex.
The rules aren't as clear about whether you get to add your ability mod to damage for an improvised weapon. They say "When attacking with a weapon, you add your ability modifier—the same modifier used for the attack roll—to the damage." So if you hit someone with a rock, there's a DM call. (I would apply Str to damage.) But if you throw a warhammer, I guess technically are are attacking with a weapon, so you would apply the same stat to damage.
Where do you get that rule from? In the current basic rules it says:
•For attacks with melee weapons, use your Strength modifier for attack and damage rolls. A weapon that has the finesse property, such as a rapier, can use your Dexterity modifier instead.•For attacks with ranged weapons, use your Dexterity modifier for attack and damage rolls. A weapon that has the thrown property, such as a handaxe, can use your Strength modifier instead.
Q2216
If an evil mage (for example) were to successfully cast hold person on a target (a spell that requires concentration and has a range of 60 ft.), if the mage then fled, would the effect dispel as soon as he got over 60 ft. away from the target?
Thanks!
Rya.Reisender wrote:
Draykov wrote:
as long as the caster retains concentration, the spell will continue for the duration listed.
Q2217
The 1st level Druid spell "ANIMAL FRIENDSHIP" has a duration of 24 hours. It also states that if the target's INT is less than 4 and it fails a save, it is charmed. The Charmed condition states that the charmer has advantage on social interactions with the creature. Would training fall under "social interactions" with the animal in question? Would it be possible, by repeatedly casting ANIMAL FRIENDSHIP on the same creature over several consecutive days, to train the beast to the point where it would see the charmer as its master and his companions as friends, even after the spell ends?
jaelis wrote:
dougf1971 wrote:
Q2218: Staff of Magi Rules pg 203 DMG
I've the honor of being able to wield this in a new campaign starting this week. I've done a bunch of Googling and I see posts referring to spell resistance 23.
Question: Is that older versions or something? I see that the staff gives ADVANTAGE on spells, but do not see any "resistance." Errata?
Question With ADV vs spells: This refers to having ADV vs area effects also like fireball, correct? Spell absorption being Single targetting me only tis why I ask.
Question about Charges: So if I cast Fireball at the 7th level with the staff, this uses 7 charges? If I cast telekinesis, this uses 5 charges? Is this how I read it?
i have some questions about the rules concerning the core of "disturbing other players and respecting others turns" according to the ALRs
this is the situation as it happened. I was challenged today by freak that thinks simply because he is older that he knows more..:
Q#1I want to find out how strong/strict the AL rules are about being respectful during other peoples turn(s). {exmpl: loud belligerent
laughter during another players turn or intervening in it thus slowing down the game for others}. i truly believe i did nothing wrong,
but was threatened that if i disrupt the table again by thinking out-loud that the dm can use ALRs to pull me from the table. or that
others can coerse the DM to do so. Q#2 how broad a spectrum are the rules on being respectful when others are having there turn(s)?
and does it include or specify anything of "thinking outloud" with out adressing anyone??
Arvellon wrote:
Q2219
If using the variant encumbrance rules, do dwarves ignore the movement penalty of being Encumbered (similar to how they did in 3.5)? Under the Dwarf racial traits, it mentions they ignore the movement penalty of Heavy Armor, but that doesn't apply when using the variant encumbrance rules, and the specificity of that wording makes me doubt it was intended to cover being Encumbered in general.
Q2220: Ability Scores
Are ability scores capped at 20 in 5e? Or can they be raised higher than 20 through magical items and other means?
dougf1971 wrote:
Xallin wrote:
A2218, pt 1: "Spell resistance 23" is a thing from a previous edition, that's not relevant to the 5th edition version (which you shouldn't be able to find the actual stats of by Googling, since it isn't in the DM's Basic Rules and thus shouldn't be online anywhere).
Pt 2: You have advantage on saving throws vs. spells while holding the staff. That applies to any spell, even though the actual absorption of a spell requires that it target only you.
Pt 3: Yes, you are reading the charge costs of the spells correctly.
A2219: The standard rules, such as dwarves not being subject to the heavy armor movement penalty, never take any potential variant or optional rules into account in their wording. As such, any DM implementing that particular variant rule will have to decided whether to apply that dwarf feature in some new way like not being subject to movement penalty from carried weight, or to simply ignore that dwarven trait as the ribbon that it is. ("ribbon" Meaning that the trait exist for flavor, not for balance, by design.)
Xallin wrote:
jaelis wrote:
Q2221
If a Rogue has double proficiency in investigation and gets the aware feat does he have a passive Investigation of 15+ Investigation modifyer? say 7. And if so if i roll to investigate and roll lower than 22 does my Passive overide the roll ?
A2221 - If you have a 5th level Rogue (proficiency = 3), chose Investigation as one of your proficiencies, used the class feature Expertise on Investigation as well, have a +1 bonus for the stat (INT = 12 or 13) and had taken the Observant feat (+5 to Passive Investigation) at 4th level you would indeed have a Passive Investigation score of 22. HOWEVER - that does NOT mean that your Passive skill is a minimum. If you are making a single try at something (like talking to 1 person), the DM will (usually) just have you roll - and if you roll a "1", you are getting an 8 total. (On the other hand, you could roll a 20 and get a 27.)
Passive skills come into play when the DM does not wish to have dice rolled. Usually it's for something that happens over and over again. So if you are going to spend a lot of time asking the bartender and all the customers in the bar, plus the bard, the town drunk, the mayor and cleric of the local temple, the DM saves a whole lot of game time by just having you take the passive skill value. So if it's something known by one of those people and a 22 on Investigation is enough to find it, you will get it automatically - but you will still have had to spend all that time talking to all those people.
DMs also use passive skills when asking a player for a skill roll would "give away" something. More often this is for Perception - if the DM asks you for a Perception roll, all too often some (or all) of the players say "AHA! There must be something here. Let's all roll Perception rolls". This can even happen if the DM knows the modifier for the player and secretly makes the roll for the player - I've seen several players who go "super-cautious" when the DM rolls secret dice. So then either the DM has to make fake rolls (which again, slow down the game) or he has everyone roll a d20 a few dozen times and give him a list of the results (which he CAN consult without giving the game away) - but the whole point of 5E was to make gameplay FASTER and SIMPLER. Which is what passive skills do quite nicely. There is also trying to avoid giving away information like "You rolled a 20 for a total of 27 and he doesn't tell you what you want to know. So either it's Impossibly Hard to find out (which it generally shouldn't be if it's part of the game) or else you Know For Certain that that NPC doesn't know anything - and thus totally dismiss that PC from further efforts (like following him around, etc.) Or it could go the other way - you roll a 1 for a total of 8 and think "Heck, anyone might have resisted that attempt. I'll have the others try Investigating him."
If I'm the DM and you've decided to spend all that effort on maximizing that skill, I'm generally going to use the passive skill whenever you make it a "do it over and over again" situation. I may put you in a situation where time is critical, but I'll only do that every now and then. I won't do it just to negate your ability. I've got no problem with PCs being VERY GOOD at something. But there do exist some DMs who really hate ANYTHING that's a "sure thing". So you might at least want to talk to the DM to make sure you both have the same idea as to when a passive skill is appropriate to be used.
Q2222:
I ask the following question since I and the DM were not exactly sure (We just started a campaign with toons all at Lev 12.) Previously, our campaigns have only reached level 6 or so.
How is critical damage at higher levels calculated?
Example: Level 12 wizard casts Chill Touch, making it 3d8 dice.
I roll a Nat20. Which of the following is correct? or plz correct both:
I roll 3d8 + 3d8 then add all modifiers --OR--
I roll 3d8 + 1d8 then add all modifiers?
I have a feeling from the way it reads on pg196 PHB that 3d8+3d8 is the correct answer, but I want to have a 2nd opinion to point to if my friend disagrees. Thanks in advance.
A2222: Yes if the damage you would do on a hit is 3d8 the damage you do on a critical hit is 6d8.
Q2223: When making a character like say, an elf, there are stats listed for "elves" and then additional attribute modifiers and the such for subspecies. The question is, can you play as just a generic elf? and then you only use those initial modifiers, or do you always use a sub-species and the bonuses stack.
Also:
Q2224: Since elves have trance instead of sleeping, can they get recovered with shorted short rests and such, or get the benifit of a full rest from a short rest?
Q2223: When making a character like say, an elf, there are stats listed for "elves" and then additional attribute modifiers and the such for subspecies. The question is, can you play as just a generic elf? and then you only use those initial modifiers, or do you always use a sub-species and the bonuses stack.
Also:
Q2224: Since elves have trance instead of sleeping, can they get recovered with shorted short rests and such, or get the benifit of a full rest from a short rest?
Delanar wrote:
Q2225
Does the "Minor Illusion" spell work on creatures that have Dark Vision? Blindsight? If memory serves, back in the day Dark Vision was explained as a quasi-heat based vision system (like infrared), and since the illusion created by "Minor Illusion" generates no heat would a creature with Dark Vision (or Blindsight) even see it?
jaelis wrote:
Q2226: When I cast Faerie Fire to outline all objects and creatures in a 20 foot cube in light, do creatures leaving that cube continue to be outlined in light (and thus provide advantage to my attack rolls)? Or must I contain them within that cube for the effects to continue? Thanks.
MatthewRichardStiles wrote:
jaelis wrote:
Q2227: this question is regarding the Level 2 Druid spell moon beam. Pg. 261 in the phb. The spell indicates that a creature will take damage when he "enters the spell area for the first time on a turn or starts its turn there" another component of the spell is moving the beam around the battlefield. It is clear that they will take damage when they start in the spell area. Will they also take damage when I cast the spell on them or move the beam onto them? My understanding is that this forces them to enter the spell area, but this seems a little too strong to me, forcing the enemy to make two con saves a round and taking 4d10 radiant or half on save each round. Thanks