I’m playing a paladin with the fell handed feat…
@willowwoodI’m playing a paladin with the fell handed feat. DM wants to know if a large creature would be knocked prone by a double success yup — (((Mike Mearls))) (@mikemearls) August 25, 2016...
View ArticleWhy the spell Weird is so weak in 5e compared to other 9th level spells?
@Ataraxic89Long time listener, first time caller: I was wondering why the spell Weird is so weak in 5e compared to other 9th level spells it relies on maximizing its duration. if you can debuff Wis...
View ArticleDo you personally use Group Checks to determine if a party is stealthy?
@ChrisPerkinsDnD Do you personally use Group Checks to determine if a party is stealthy, or take the lowest result (as per p36 of LMoPhand)? — Ross Cody (@rossmcody) August 18, 2016 Depends. If the...
View ArticleWhere is Ygorl?
@ChrisPerkinsDnD I am trying to find Ygorl stats/info for 5E. Is he still in Limbo or migrated to the far realms? — Brett Jarboe (@T0ecutterBrett) August 15, 2016 There are no official 5E stats for the...
View ArticleHow would you rule “secret casting”?
@ptr_mlr How would you rule “secret casting”? A) Out in the open? B) While already hidden? Different checks for V, S, M components? already hidden, would require another Stealth check vs. passive...
View ArticleDoes cover affect saving throws?
@RobinBergmark @JeremyECrawford @mikemearls – Does cover affect saving throws? I might give a cover bonus if the caster rolled to hit. — Scott Lien (@GoblinMonk) August 17, 2016 @GoblinMonk...
View ArticleIf one cast a spell on you and fail when you make a Saving Throw, do you know?
@LeMarcSharma @JeremyECrawford If one cast a spell on you and fail when you make a Saving Throw, do you know? Ex: Charm Person, ScryingDM's call, based on nature of spell. As default, no unless there...
View ArticleWhich of these two is the correct papercut for a 15ft cone?
@mikemearls Hello! Can you help with telling which of these two is the correct papercut for a 15ft cone? pic.twitter.com/JD0YNW5RfP — Philipp Mordashev (@PhilippMordashe) August 22, 2016...
View ArticleWould you suggest to run an adventure straightforward or create customized...
@ChrisPerkinsDnD @JeremyECrawford Would you suggest to run an adventure straightforward to the book, or create customized event on the fly? — Knoll (@Knoll68028721) August 27, 2016 It's a personal...
View ArticleDo I add my proficiency bonus to ability check If I use a scroll of a higher...
@ptr_mlr @ChrisPerkinsDnDIf I use a scroll of a higher level, do I add my proficiency bonus to ability check to see, if cast successful? no, it's a straight ability check — (((Mike Mearls)))...
View ArticleDoes a Druid/Ranger benefit from Colossus Slayer while wild shaped?
@knlndrsDoes a Circle of the Moon Druid/Hunter Ranger benefit from Colossus Slayer while wild shaped? technically, a beast's claws/bite/etc aren't weapons, so no. #wotcstaff — (((Mike Mearls)))...
View ArticleWould you allow a player to make 3 perception check to search for traps in a...
@Mazoshi1987Would you allow a player to make 3 perception check to search for traps in a corridor? just one, unless player is searching three, separate elements #wotcstaff — (((Mike Mearls)))...
View ArticleIf Volo and Elminster were ever to marry…
@Gregtito @ChrisPerkinsDnD If Volo and Elminster were ever to marry, what sort of house would they build and where? — Nick LaLone (@Nick_Lalone) August 15, 2016 Ye gods, that seems unlikely. Though I'd...
View ArticleRanger, can you use both effects of Flame Arrows and Lightning Arrow at the...
@aleque_b @JeremyECrawford @ChrisPerkinsDnDas a Ranger, can you use both effects of Flame Arrows and Lightning Arrow at the same time? only if cast by 2 different characters due to both spells...
View ArticleShield of Faith requires a bonus action to cast but paladins and clerics…
@JeremyECrawford D&D question: Shield of Faith requires a bonus action to cast, but paladins&clerics in the PHB don't get a bonus action — — Noëlle Anthony (@noellejoyeuse) August 27, 2016 A...
View ArticleHow does Animate Objects not effectively create 10 flying daggers for 10 rounds?
@DelugeIAHow does Animate Objects not effectively create 10 flying daggers for 10 rounds? Possibly 100 attacks as a bonus action? Animate objects can, indeed, animate ten daggers! — Jeremy Crawford...
View ArticleAny great betrayals in DnD lore?
@ChrisPerkinsDnD honoring #BestFriendsDay,I'm revealing my PC as the big bad guy tonight, any great betrayals in DnD lore to be inspired by? — Anthony Sidoti (@UncannyLantern) August 15, 2016 Rary the...
View ArticleDoes Warlock Fiendish Resistance work vs Flametongue’s fire?
@GrantsHero @mikemearlsDoes Warlock Fiendish Resistance work vs Flametongue’s fire dmg if the Fire dmg type was selected? It doesn't. — Jeremy Crawford (@JeremyECrawford) August 24, 2016
View ArticleAre Unearthed Arcana Theurge abilities…
@jaa0109Safe to say that for the Theurge from UA, all abilities that reference Cleric / Wisdom are swapped to Wizard / Intelligence? correct — (((Mike Mearls))) (@mikemearls) August 18, 2016
View ArticleIf using a repeating action spell can Quickened Spell be used to cast another...
@RanchoDeChazIf using a repeating action spell (like Call Lightning), can Quickened Spell be used to cast another spell? yes — (((Mike Mearls))) (@mikemearls) August 18, 2016 @RanchoDeChazAnd that...
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