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Octopusapult
2013-03-16, 10:26 AM
Pg-24 of Libris Mortis, the Necromantic Might feat description says it adds +2 on attack rolls and damage rolls.

But on pg-28 where the actual feat description is listed, it says it adds +2 on attack rolls and saving throws. (not damage)

The effect is applied only to undead you control within 60ft and who are affected by your necromantic aura, but if it adds +2 for Damage or +2 for Saving Throws is unclear.

Zilzmaer
2013-03-16, 10:35 AM
Text trumps table. If a table and the relevant text ever disagree, the table is assumed to be wrong. In this case, Necromantic Might gives +2 to saves, unless it was errata'd.

Biffoniacus_Furiou
2013-03-16, 10:42 AM
It wasn't changed in the errata (http://www.wizards.com/default.asp?x=dnd/er/20040125a), and if you look at the errata for the PHB, DMG, or MM, you'll find the following paragraph right at the beginning:

Errata Rule: Primary Sources
When you find a disagreement between two D&DŽ rules
sources, unless an official errata file says otherwise, the
primary source is correct. One example of a
primary/secondary source is text taking precedence over
a table entry. An individual spell description takes
precedence when the short description in the beginning
of the spells chapter disagrees.
Another example of primary vs. secondary sources
involves book and topic precedence. The Player's
Handbook, for example, gives all the rules for playing
the game, for playing PC races, and for using base class
descriptions. If you find something on one of those
topics from the DUNGEON MASTER's Guide or the
Monster Manual that disagrees with the Player's
Handbook, you should assume the Player's Handbook is
the primary source. The DUNGEON MASTER's Guide is the
primary source for topics such as magic item
descriptions, special material construction rules, and so
on. The Monster Manual is the primary source for
monster descriptions, templates, and supernatural,
extraordinary, and spell-like abilities.

Jeraa
2013-03-16, 10:42 AM
Text trumps table. If a table and the relevant text ever disagree, the table is assumed to be wrong. In this case, Necromantic Might gives +2 to saves, unless it was errata'd.

Its not mentioned in the errata, so the standard "Text trumps Table" response is correct.

Octopusapult
2013-03-16, 11:06 AM
Good to know, thanks. I'll keep this example in mind for the future.