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If a creature is immune to the damage of a spell, can it still suffer effects?

@JeremyECrawford Wasn't able to find a ruling to this, but if a creature is immune to the damage of a spell, can it still suffer effects? — Michael V. Drejer (@maialideth) February 2, 2016 Being immune...

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What is the shape of cones on a grid and hex?

@JeremyECrawford What is the shape of cones on a grid and hex in 5th? Confused by doing diagonally. — Vince Winter (@Ash_Voller) January 24, 2016 A cone's shape doesn't change if you're using...

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Curse of Strahd for a party of 3 newish players,should I add another ally...

@ChrisPerkinsDnD looks like I'm running Curse of Strahd for a party of 3 newish players. Should I add another ally card to the reading? — David Cornwell (@floatingskull) March 9, 2016 Nah. Just have...

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How does a “Wand of Magic Detection” works?

@JeremyECrawford @dpnorton How does a "Wand of Magic Detection" works then? A "VS" spell. User holds wand and does S w/other hand? Truly? — E’Tallitnics (@ETallitnics) February 2, 2016 Check out the...

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Which spells use STR or DEX ?

@JeremyECrawford Except spells that require a weapon attack like Green Flame Blade or Booming Blade which use STR or DEX depending on weap? — Robert Matteson (@RobMatteson) February 4, 2016 A weapon...

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I have a player that keeps wanting to change characters

@ChrisPerkinsDnD @mikemearls I have a player that keeps wanting to change characters and not wanting to stick with one. Any tips? — Christopher Shroff (@shroffenstein) January 29, 2016 It would help to...

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Converting a 1st edition module

@ChrisPerkinsDnD When converting an old D&D module with a level range (say 5-7), should I aim for the average level (eg. 6)? — Jonathan Longstaff (@pukunui81) February 9, 2016 A 1st edition...

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While Polymorphed, do you still retain your class saving throw proficiencies?

@ZarconistPreistWhile Polymorphed. Do you still retain your class saving throw proficiencies? (It says no equipment and spells. But not ST’s) yes, you retain them — Mike Mearls (@mikemearls) February...

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The real secret is…

@ChrisPerkinsDnD sorry to bother you but do you have any advice for creating customs classes? In prep for Strahd I'm making a vamp class. — GiddyMitch (@GiddyMitch) January 27, 2016 There's...

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Wall of fire heat

@KrisKoletarWall of fire: does the 10′ heat count as being “within the area” for the initial save, or only the actual fire? only actual fire, IIRC — Mike Mearls (@mikemearls) January 27, 2016

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Does Dispel Magic banish Gargoyles or Elementals?

@marcolivier_nIs it correct to say that Disp. Magic should banish Gargoyles or Elementals? If so, how can I know if the spell succeeds or not? only if they are summoned by a spell, and in that case use...

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D&D with no end

@kerr_dchaving finished a linear quest, how would you suggest prep/offering choices to the party? #DMthings #nextsteps I start with this – I never try to think of how something will end. That's party's...

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Booming Blade with Arcane Cleric

@JeremyECrawford Arcane Cleric picks up BoomingBlade by Arcane Initiate. At level 8 (Potent Spellcasting), when is the WisMod added to dmg? — Andreas Fredman (@andreasfr1) February 7, 2016 Potent...

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Can a Monk use Stillness of Mind to remove the effects of a Dominate Person?

@JeremyECrawford Can a Monk use Stillness of Mind to remove the effects of a Dominate Person? Can the caster prohibit such actions? — JohnnyD (@JohnnyD1722) February 1, 2016 A monk can use Stillness of...

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Heat metal against animated armor

@ChrisPerkinsDnD Question heat metal against animated armor, Does it cause damage? — PhantomBit (@ThePhantombit) February 2, 2016 In my campaign, the heat metal spell deals fire damage to animated...

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Move Netheril Mythallar

@mikemearls generally speaking, what would it take to move a Mythallar from one location to another? — Kevin Zepik (@zepik) January 27, 2016 A wish spell, a teleportation circle built around it, or...

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What happens to a warlock who disobeys their patron?

@mikemearls @ChrisPerkinsDnD what happens to a warlock who disobeys or opposes their patron? — Russell Tassicker (@rtassicker) January 30, 2016 A fun campaign! The patron can't take away abilities, but...

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With war caster when does the spell take place?

@JeremyECrawford with war caster when does the spell take place? The same as oa or different? — Keith Martin (@kam2112) February 1, 2016 War Caster: the spell you cast in place of an opportunity attack...

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Do Rogue get 2 Bonus actions to Dash?

@JeremyECrawford Rogue uses a Bonus action to Dash. Expeditious Retreat provides a Bonus action to Dash. Do we get 2 Bonus actions to Dash? — James Hogge (@jhogge75) February 10, 2016 You can take only...

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Can I use Arcane Focus Staff as a Quarterstaff in melee?

@JeremyECrawford Staff vs Quarterstaff:same weigh!Can I use Arcane Focus Staff as a Quarterstaff in melee?Or Focus Staff is Improvised wpn? — Draconis (@DerynDraconis) February 2, 2016 As DM, I allow...

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