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Is the point of origin for a persistant AoE spell relevant after casting?
When a spell is cast, it is understood that there must be an obstruction-free line of effect from the point of origin of an area of effect spell for it to affect a location (PHB 204):
A spell’s ...
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Does the fact Spirit Guardians has range self, affect whether the area of effect goes around corners?
Spirit Guardians has a Range of Self (15-foot radius) (and adds in the description that the Spirits "flit around you to a distance of 15 feet for the duration")
Given this situation:
The ...
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How exactly do cylinder spells and effects "ignore obstructions" in their areas? Or what kinds of obstructions they can realistically ignore?
So, Spell descriptions on Area entry says:
When casting a cylinder-shaped spell, you select the spell’s point of origin. This point is the center of a horizontal circle, and the spell shoots down ...
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When you cast a spell with "effect" entry, do you have to have line of effect to every portion of the effect to be created?
When you cast a spell with “effect” entry, do you have to have line of effect to every portion of the effect to be created?
Some examples of where it can be relevant:
Casting Summon Monster to ...
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