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At what point does a caster define the target of a spell?
The new School of Invention tradition for Wizards (Unearthed Arcana) while still in playtesting (and indeed a bit silly in my opinion, more of a "chaos wizard"), got me thinking about its reckless ...
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What is the difference between a spell with a range of "Self" and a spell with a range of "Self (XYZ)"?
There are a number of spells with a range of "Self", and a number of spells with a range of "Self (XYZ)" where XYZ is some modifier.
Is the range of Self consistent between these ...
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Do alternate forms of vision count as being able to see for the purposes of spells that require the target to see the caster?
Certain spells require the target to be able to see the caster. Is a creature that uses blindsight considered able to "see" the caster? What about if they're seeing the caster via darkvision ...
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If the Mizzium Apparatus magic item replaces a spell you cast, do you get to pick a new target?
The Mizzium Apparatus magic item allows you to try and cast spells you don't know. However, there's a check and if you fail that check, you instead cast a different random spell from the table.
Does ...
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Can a player use Find Steed to summon a creature in a location they have never seen?
The spell Find Steed has a range of 30ft and describes where your summoned steed appears using the language:
"Appearing in an unoccupied space within range, the steed ..."
My question has ...
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Can a multitarget spell with a range of "Touch" be delivered by both a familiar and the caster simultaneously?
I'm a level 5 warlock with Pact of the Chain, so I can cast invisibility with a level 3 slot, and cause 2 creatures to become invisible.
Can I use my familiar to deliver invisibility to both someone ...
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Does casting a spell with a long casting time require the target to stay in range and line of sight the whole time?
When casting a spell with a casting time greater than an action, do range and line of sight need to be maintained for the entire time?
For instance, does a cleric casting Prayer of Healing need the ...
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When a spell asks for targets, can I choose the same target multiple times?
When a spell has multiple targets, can I choose the same target multiple times?
Is there any general rule I can refer to?
An example of ambiguity is the spell Steel Wind Strike:
You flourish the ...
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If the Raulothim's Psychic Lance spell "dissipates without effect", is the spell slot consumed?
I was reading the description of the Raulothim's Psychic Lance spell (Fizban's Treasury of Dragons, p. 21) and I was left with a question. Raulothim's Psychic Lance gives the following alternative ...
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Can I shoot or use spells from one room to another?
Can I shoot or use spells from one room to another? I can see my opponents through an open door that is between the rooms. My DM told me I could not do that.
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Does "a point you choose" include any movable surface?
I read somewhere that spells like Darkness and Silence, where the effect of the spell spreads from a point I choose within range, can be cast on the surface of a moveable item. But after extensive ...
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Can a bard who takes Contingency at 14th level use Spell Glyphs to Contingency-Revivify the party?
Here's the premise- Upcast your glyph of warding as a 7th level spell slot, select spell glyph. Trigger for glyph is "When [Desired Party Member] touches this glyph."
Cast Contingency->...
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Can a warlock with the UA Raven Queen patron cast spells on targets that they can only see using their Sentinel Raven's sight?
A Warlock Pact with the Raven Queen not only grants me a Sentinel Raven, but also the handy ability to see through its eyes. Unlike the telepathic connection with a regular familiar, I don't have to ...
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Spell attacks while hidden
I've had a thought experiment regarding spellcasting, targeting, and hiding. It's known that casting a non-attack spell while unseen is not perceptible by the target, regardless of whether the spell ...
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Is a caster of Gentle Repose aware that a creature under the effects of Feign Death is an invalid target?
Alice (a wizard) & Bob (class unspecified), are planning an elaborate prank on Carol (a cleric). Alice casts Feign Death on Bob, and then wails about how he has been slain by a horrible monster/...
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