How does the spell resistance really work?

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#1

Durwan

Sep 14, 2014 6:22:43

So the cantrip resistance should be pretty straight forward, but its also an action. So how to play it?:

 

The wording seems to say that it can even after the saving throw, but then when? If it was a reaction I would understand, but if you suddenly have to take a saving throw and want to use this and its an action, then how?

 

R e s is t a n c e

Abjuration cantrip

Casting Time: 1 action

Range: Touch

Components: V, S, M (a miniature cloak)

Duration: Concentration, up to 1 minute

You touch one willing creature. Once before the spell

ends, the target can roll a d4 and add the number

rolled to one saving throw o f its choice. It can roll

the die before or after m aking the saving throw. The

spell then ends.

#2

Plaguescarred1

Sep 14, 2014 6:41:32

While casting resistance require an action, using its buffing effect doesn't and can therefore be used whenever you want during a save.

#3

Timmee

Sep 14, 2014 7:03:39

The casting of the spell is an action. Applying it to a save doesn't require an action or reaction. And as the text states, once used (and used only once), the spell ends.