Questions tagged [area-of-effect]
For questions which ask primarily about effects that affect a large zone or have multiple targets.
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Is the Moonbeam spell amazing, or are we doing it wrong?
The description of the moonbeam spell (PHB pg. 261) says:
When a creature enters the spell's area for the first time on a turn or starts its turn there, it is engulfed in ghostly flames that cause ...
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Is Thunderwave centered on the caster?
This came up in game tonight. Thunderwave is a spell with Range: Self (15-foot cube). The description reads:
A wave of thunderous force sweeps out from you. Each creature in a 15-foot cube ...
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How do I map a 15' cone to a 1" grid?
I've been playing 5e for a while now, and mercifully this hasn't come up yet, but it's definitely on it's way.
When a caster casts burning hands, how is that properly mapped onto a standard 1" battle ...
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How high can the Black Tentacles spell reach?
The spell Black Tentacles does not say how high they can reach up. Could it grab some Stirges that fly over the area of effect for example?
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Can you target an area you cannot see?
In D&D 4e, can you target an area spell on an area that is not visible?
For example, a rogue uses an ability to give total concealment over an area. Can a wizard then cast fireball centered in ...
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