Psionic monsters
@nahualrpg @Hard_ViceWhat about monsters on the MM with spell-like psionics abilities? Mind Flyers, Giths, etc. we'll loop back to those once the system is set – probably create variants to use — Mike...
View ArticleMundane monsters items
@BrailSays @JeremyECrawford Some enemies in MM/etc have mundane items not listed-spiked shield,etc.Safe to give to PC? i'd tread a little carefully – some players try to use that as a way to wield...
View ArticleRanger’s Primeval Awareness Type
@jstormtracker I’m a little confused by a Ranger’s Primeval Awareness. It doesn’t indicate location or number of enemies, what about types? just type — Mike Mearls (@mikemearls) September 18, 2015...
View ArticleNew Ranger – Is there a limit on Ranger Path abilities?
@zgreenhamIn the Ranger Unearthed Arcana is there a limit on how often you can use Ranger Path abilities per day? Thanks! once per short rest, at least for levels 1 – 5 — Mike Mearls (@mikemearls)...
View ArticleTiamat a Demon Lord madness
@ChrisPerkinsDnD Should Tiamat have a madness effect like the demon lords in OotA or is she different? — Heretically Yours (@JesterPunch) September 18, 2015 Tiamat isn't a demon lord or a resident of...
View ArticleCan you change beast form without expending wildshape?
@DaddyDM @aloadofbullshit @JeremyECrawfordCan you change beast form w/o expending wildshape once already a beast, since it last hours? nope — Mike Mearls (@mikemearls) September 18, 2015
View ArticleIs there a way to block/hinder Mystics Conquering Mind ability?
@DeadOnToilet @JeremyECrawfordIs there a way to block/hinder Mystics Conquering Mind ability? ie.Mind Blank spell or Magic items? mind blank would work, as would anything else that specifically...
View ArticleNew Ranger – Does it still gain features like Colossus Slayer and Land’s Stride?
@jaa0109 @JeremyECrawfordThe Spell-Less ranger, does it still gain features like Colossus Slayer and Land’s Stride? no, IIRC — Mike Mearls (@mikemearls) September 18, 2015 @jaa0109...
View ArticleSpaghetti and meatBhaals
Wanna explore culinary additions to our D&D. Any tips @ChrisPerkinsDnD? Mai Thai o/t Beholder, Minsc meat pie. Spaghetti and meatBhaals etc. — Vinz (Massive DMG) (@retroga_me) September 18, 2015 I...
View ArticleImproved Divine Smite
@TadenRifwith improved divine smite, does the additional damage also add to thrown melee weapons damage (unlike basic divine smite) ? no, but honestly adding smite damage to ranged weapon attacks isn't...
View ArticleEncounter Multiplier to the XP awarded
@_FoxyBoxes_ @JeremyECrawfordDo(/should) you apply the Encounter Multiplier to the XP awarded? If not it seems swarm battles award to little no, award only their base value. the multiplier just...
View ArticleGiving a Spellbook to other classes
@BrailSays @JeremyECrawfordWhat dangers would there be in giving Spellbook feature to other classes,instead of prepany/know set number? biggest issue would be sorcerer – can outclass wiz if given same...
View ArticleCan you attack with a whip if you are on the opposite side of an ally?
@DaddyDMcan you attack a target with a whip, since it has reach, if you are on the opposite side of an ally? yes, but target might have cover — Mike Mearls (@mikemearls) September 22, 2015
View ArticleCyrog & Orcus
@ChrisPerkinsDnD Any chance we'll see an expansion or separate module elaborating on Cyrog & Orcus online or in print? #rageofdemons — Flynn Ringrose (@Flynn_Ringrose) September 17, 2015 We have a...
View ArticleJackie Chan is a monk with tavern brawler feat
@orihalorihi mike, a monk with tavern brawler feat. Can improvised weapons become monk weapons jackie chan style? not by rules as written, but it works fine if you allow it — Mike Mearls (@mikemearls)...
View ArticleCan a spell do critical damage if the target is paralyzed?
@CSwiresCan a spell that relies on a saving throw (Sacred Flame, Thunderwave, etc) do critical damage if the target is paralyzed? No, only effects that require an attack roll can be critical hits —...
View ArticleSurprise scheme
@mattdomvilleWhat happens with a Surprise when PCs/enemies each have a creature that successfully hides? team A, B, and C, vs. 1, 2, and 3. A and 1 are hidden. They act while rest are surprised. Roll...
View ArticlePixie name
@ChrisPerkinsDnD My DM won't let me call my storm pixie Tempest. Got any name suggestions that will make him prefer Tempest? — Lorelai (@lothlorien_elf) September 19, 2015 Flutterdorf Von Winkydink...
View ArticleXP reward for traps
@MonumentGamesWhat is your stance of XP rewards for traps, and if you are for it, any suggestions on determining XP values for said traps? I don't award it myself, but I also use quest or story based...
View ArticleDruid average HP
@_Matafer @knlndrsSo Druids don’t roll new HP everytime they wildshape? They just take the average? correct — Mike Mearls (@mikemearls) September 25, 2015
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