Shape Water question

[Ogun]

Can you shape and freeze water on the same turn?

[JoeJ]

Can you shape and freeze water on the same turn?

You can only produce one effect each time you cast the spell.

[GentlemanVoodoo]

Can you shape and freeze water on the same turn?

For the spell itself no. However, as the spell requires an action it is possible with something else requiring a bonus action with a freeze effect. Of the top of my head I can't think of anything that does this currently in the published sources however.

[JoeJ]

For the spell itself no. However, as the spell requires an action it is possible with something else requiring a bonus action with a freeze effect. Of the top of my head I can't think of anything that does this currently in the published sources however.

Or, if you're a level 2+ fighter, you could cast Shape Water with your action, and then cast it again with your action surge. That's the only way I can think of to cast it twice on the same turn.

[Segev]

Or, if you're a level 2+ fighter, you could cast Shape Water with your action, and then cast it again with your action surge. That's the only way I can think of to cast it twice on the same turn.
A sorcerer with Quicken Spell could do it for a Sorcery Point.

[JoeJ]

A sorcerer with Quicken Spell could do it for a Sorcery Point.

Okay, another obvious one. That's what I get for posting just before I go to bed.

[Segev]

Okay, another obvious one. That's what I get for posting just before I go to bed.

That's what you get for not being a coffeelock! :smallamused:

[Ogun]

Thanks everyone!
I was rather certain, but the possibility of making cover with an an action was tantalizing.
Maybe I'll skip it entirely.

[Quoz]

I think the water keeps its shape, so would still provide cover. Water may not be solid, but it will still block a lot of attacks. Even a few inches of water can stop bullets.

If you are looking for cover on the fly, mold earth may be the better option. Can dig a foxhole for your mage while putting a wall next to it for your archer.

[Ogun]

In this campaign there will be more water available than loose earth.
Shape Water is also flexible, allowing more complex shapes and the freezing option.
Truthfully, it is a insanely good spell even without providing insta-cover.