Questions tagged [dnd-5e]
For questions about Dungeons & Dragons 5th edition, an RPG published in 2014 by Wizards of the Coast. D&D 5e is a heroic fantasy RPG inspired by the mechanics and settings of all previous D&D editions. It was previously code-named D&D Next during the playtest period.
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How much damage does my Hexblade Warlock deal with their Bonus Action attack?
I built a simple level 3 Hexblade warlock with 18 Charisma. This is a scenario that I went through in our first encounter:
I created a Hex warrior weapon: a shortsword.
I also created another Pact ...
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Turning Misty step into a reaction to dodge spells/attacks
My wizard player wants to create a spell. I want to let him do it, as they are nearing the end of the current campaign and I think its a cool way to spend character downtime to research and create a ...
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Would the command spell fail if the commanded action becomes directly harmful later on, but initially appears benign?
The command spell has the stipulation that the spell has no effect if your command is directly harmful to the target it.
Say the Initiative order goes:
pc1
pc2
mob1
Pc1 casts command on a mob with ...
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Does concentrating on a different spell end a concentration spell’s effect?
Some smite spells for paladins have additional on-going effects for a mob hit by them.
i.e wrathful smite causes a mob to be frightened until they succeed a wisdom save or until the spell ends. The ...
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Does the Cube of Force only block ranged spell attacks when using Face 4 "Spell effect" blocking? [duplicate]
I'd like to understand the Cube of Force's applications and restrictions when it comes to Face 4: "Spell effects can't pass through the barrier" (DMG page 160). I take this to mean that it ...
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How are different creature types affected by a Cube of Force? [duplicate]
Having just come into possession of a Cube of Force, I'd appreciate guidance on how each creature type is restricted by the barrier.
Here is the key text in 5e describing Cube of Force options and ...
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Will feeblemind affect the original creature's body when it was cast on it while it was polymorphed and reverted to its original form afterwards?
I tend to think that the original body should not be affected by the spell since casting polymorph on an already-feebleminded creature temporarily assumes the game statistics of the beast. ...
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Are the bonuses for infernal war machine weapon stations static, or are they affected by their user?
Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus introduces infernal war machines which can have a variety of weapon stations, and each station lists bonuses granted with its weapons. If we look at the basic ...
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What cantrip will deal more damage - Fire Bolt or Toll the Dead?
My wizard picked up a secondary cantrip in addition to fire bolt to cover opponents at higher levels that have fire resistance.
Cantrip picks are very limited, and sacrificing two of them for attack ...
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Homebrew spell to improve familiar link before combat
Yesterday I was thinking that the standard actions required to manage the familiar
(to see and hear from her, to dismiss and recall her into the pocket dimension, etc) are quite a burden in combat,
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Would Eldritch Blast using a Dexterity Save instead of Spell Attack be appropriate for a low-confidence player?
Often a DM may invite a friend who is not as familiar, nor confident, with the rules of the game, particularly all the special conditions that come with ranged-attacks (weapon or spell). Other ...
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Is the "natural disease" phase of Contagion magical?
The contagion spell afflicts the target with a disease for 7 days if they fail 3 saving throws while poisoned by the spell:
At the end of each of the poisoned target’s turns, the target must make a ...
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Familiar senses outside of a turn order
Find Familiar says
as an action, you can see through your familiar's eyes and hear what it hears until the start of your next turn
What if you're not in a turn order, out of combat? When does this ...
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What do Detect Magic and Identify reveal about the target of a "basic" Wish? [duplicate]
Suppose I cast wish, duplicating the effect of sympathy, targeting a rock. If someone later casts detect magic, what school of magic would they detect on the rock (e.g. Conjuration or Enchantment)? If ...
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Can a character cast and be under the effect of multiple Invoke the Amaranthine spells?
Can a character cast two (or more) Invoke the Amaranthine spells to gain a total of four (or more) dice to use? Or is this not possible due to Combining Magical Effects rule?
Here is the spell:
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