Questions tagged [temporary-hit-points]
For questions about a mechanic representing temporary "additional health" featured in some editions of Dungeons & Dragons as a pool separate from one's actual hit points.
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How do multiple temporary hp sources with buffs within work?
The FAQ says:
Do temporary hit point from the same source stack?
No. Generally, effects do not stack if they are from the same source (Core Rulebook page 208, Combining Magical Effects). Although ...
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How long does the temp HP from the Inspiring Leader feat last, and how often can the character with the feat give a speech?
I understand that each individual creature/ally can gain the temporary HP from the Inspiring Leader feat once per short or long rest, but I have some questions:
How long does the temp HP granted by ...
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Does damage that "can't be reduced" bypass temporary hit points?
As per title. The temporary hit points description says:
Some spells and special abilities confer temporary hit points to a creature. Temporary hit points aren't actual hit points; they are a buffer ...
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Interaction clarification with 'Invoke curse' and temporary hitpoints
I have recently gotten to the end of a Tomb of Annihilation campaign as a player (potential spoilers ahead) and during our final fight, a magic item was used to apply the following effect to our party:...
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Does a new source of temporary HP instantly end the effects of motivational speech?
Per the wording of the spell -
Choose up to five creatures within range that can hear you. For the duration, each affected creature gains 5 temporary hit points and has advantage on Wisdom saving ...
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Is this interpretation of "stacking" temp HP RAW?
Assume you cast False Life at 1st-level, gaining 5 THP, we'll call this one False Life A. You then cast False Life at 1st-level again, gaining 8 THP, we'll call this one False Life B.
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When does a character get temporary HP from the Shepherd druid's Bear Spirit Totem?
The Circle of the Shepherd druid's Spirit Totem feature can summon a spirit that grants certain benefits. One of the options it can summon is the Bear Spirit (XGtE, p. 23; emphasis mine):
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Critical Hits on Oath of glory paladin Inspiring Smite is dice doubled?
When rolling a critical hit does all the dice associated with that attack double or just damage from the attack?
Inspiring Smite. Immediately after you deal damage to a creature with your Divine ...
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Is this Vigor cantrip balanced?
One of the people I play with wants to play a very dedicated healer. The class is of course a Cleric with Healing Font, most free slots are also filled with Heal, the rest are buffs and utility.
He ...
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Can you use Gloves of Soul Catching to effectively convert temporary hp into healing?
This question came up when discussing the healing effect from the Gloves of Soul Catching. The text for this legendary item states:
After making a successful unarmed strike while wearing these gloves,...
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How do temporary HP stack in D&D 3.5 under the rules as written?
Just what the title says: how do temporary HP stack in D&D 3.5 under the rules as written?
I have a way that I run the game, which has worked for me just fine. Based on some other answers here, I ...
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How does the Hobgoblin's Fey Gift from "Monsters of the Multiverse" interact with rules regarding the Help Action
The hobgoblin player race from "Monsters of the Multiverse" has an ability called Fey Gift which allows you to take the Help action as a bonus action and which reads (in part):
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Does a synthesist eidolon actually take damage?
I'm asking myself if the eidolon of a synthesist actually takes damage.
While fused with his eidolon, the synthesist uses the eidolon’s physical ability scores (Strength, Dexterity, and Constitution),...
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What trigger would I specify for the Contingency spell to use a contingent False Life spell to avoid being knocked unconscious by damage?
So, in our current game, the PCs are getting pwned by a couple of bad guys. We ended last session in the middle of combat and will pick up next session.
My wizard is already pretty seriously hurt and ...
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How does Quicksilver Mutagen's damage interact with temp HP?
Quicksilver Mutagen has the following drawback effect:
You take damage equal to twice your level; you can't recover Hit Points lost in this way by any means while the mutagen lasts. You take a –2 ...
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