Questions tagged [swarm]
For questions about swarms. A swarm generally refers to a large group of some type of small creature, usually one that is little or no threat individually, which is treated as a single foe by game mechanics.
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Do the benefits of the Slasher Feat work against swarms?
I am curious whether the abilities granted from the Slasher feat from Tasha's Cauldron of Everything (p. 81) would work on swarms. More specifically, the second and third benefits:
Once per turn when ...
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Can creature swarms be targeted by spells that target 1 creature?
In Pathfinder 2, are swarms considered a single creature for purposes of spellcasting?
During game, a spellcaster attempted to target a raven swarm with fire ray. The spell states that it targets '1 ...
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Is there some monster that works like a swarm of bodies?
I want to ask whether somebody has designed a monster that works like a swarm of bodies.
Not undead but simply human, dwarf, etc. bodies that are corrupted or something similar. I want this monster to ...
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How do *you* run the Sleep spell on swarm-type enemies? [closed]
I have a feeling the RAW will suggest that this work just like with any single entity (like a goblin), but affecting a swarm seems like it should not simply be an "all or nothing" consideration. While ...
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How are swarms considered in terms of number of creatures?
There is, in Adventurers League Dnd, a monster statblock with the following ability :
At the start of his turn, every living creature within 100 feet must succeed on a DC 15 Constitution saving ...
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Can Swarms/Troops in Pathfinder 1e cast spells and deal damage in the same turn?
I'm creating a Troop of casters and wanted to know if they could both deal their "swarm damage" and cast a spell in the same turn.
It makes sense to me since an attack for a swarm reads as follows:
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Can the Selective Spell metamagic feat be used to exclude a swarm from targeting?
I'm researching the attack spells available to druids. Creeping Doom looks very useful for some situations, but it seems like it doesn't combine well with other spells like Flame Strike and Fire Storm ...
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Swarms and Targeted Spells [duplicate]
Last night, I had a Swarm of Bats sharing a space with one of my PCs, and two of the others used spells against it: Fire Bolt and Poison Spray. The question came up asking if it would affect the PC ...
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Can a Beast Master ranger choose a swarm as an animal companion?
The Beast Master ranger's Ranger's Companion feature says:
At 3rd level, you gain a beast companion that accompanies you on your adventures and is trained to fight alongside you. Choose a beast ...
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What are inexpensive and efficient ways for mundane characters to deal with swarms? [duplicate]
Swarms can be a big problem. In both Dungeons & Dragons 3.5 and in Pathfinder they are either immune to weapon damage or take less damage than normal from many weapons (see here and here, ...
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Can a swarm be intimidated?
Last night the party ran into a swarm (this one was rats) which proved rather difficult, but interesting, for them to overcome. The bard, looking for an effective way to light them on fire cast ...
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What happens when you cast the Polymorph spell on a swarm?
If a caster targets a swarm with the spell polymorph, what happens?
The polymorph spell description says:
This spell transforms a creature with at least 1 hit point that you can see within range into ...
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Which spells or tactics allow a low-level non-blaster Arcanist to deal with creatures immune to mind-affecting spells or who have a lot of HD?
I played The Confirmation yesterday, and it was a rather interesting experience. Our party consisted of:
2 Arcanists with Grease and Color Spray prepared and Quick-Study (my friend and me)
A party ...
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Can a bunch of druids wild-shape into a creature that can swarm, then form a swarm with other wild-shaped druids?
Related to these questions:
Can a druid wild shape into a cranium rat and use telepathy?
Can a Druid Wild Shape into a Swarm or “Giant”?
The Cranium Rat question establishes that the full stat ...
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Does the bard's Inspire Courage feature increase damage for swarms?
The Bard's Inspire Courage feature references weapon damage rolls:
A 1st level bard can use his performance to inspire courage in his allies (including himself), bolstering them against fear and ...
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