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Elurindel
2008-05-21, 02:44 PM
Can the creator of a Prismatic Sphere cast spells from inside the sphere at targets outside of it, or does he have to pop out in order to attack?

Swooper
2008-05-21, 02:57 PM
By RAW, I'd say no. It says nothing about not blocking spells cast from the inside, and it's based on Prismatic Wall which works both ways.

Elurindel
2008-05-21, 03:07 PM
Just as I thought. Thanks for the help

Draz74
2008-05-21, 03:34 PM
And unfortunately there's no easy way to walk out, cast a spell, and walk back in in the same turn.

The easiest way is probably to get a fly speed and take Flyby Attack. Then you can pop out of the top of your Sphere, cast a spell, and pop back in, just for bonus cool points.

Note that an oppponent can still ready an action to attack you as soon as you show your face.

Frosty
2008-05-21, 03:42 PM
Of course there's an easy way. Take Mobile Spellcasting from C. Adventurer. If you make the 20 + spell level conc check, you get to move and cast at the same time as a standard action. Then, you still have a move action left. Neat huh?

Elurindel
2008-05-21, 04:25 PM
What about take the five foot step out, cast, move back in?

Collin152
2008-05-21, 04:29 PM
What about take the five foot step out, cast, move back in?

Can't five-foot-step same turn as a movement.

Elurindel
2008-05-21, 04:30 PM
Hmm, that complicates things. At least now I know.

Worira
2008-05-21, 05:31 PM
And knowing is half the battle.

Elurindel
2008-05-21, 05:32 PM
But what's the other half?

Collin152
2008-05-21, 05:34 PM
But what's the other half?

Combat.
Yep. Combat.

Draz74
2008-05-21, 06:05 PM
Of course there's an easy way. Take Mobile Spellcasting from C. Adventurer.

Right. Forgot about that one. :smallredface:

Aquillion
2008-05-21, 06:32 PM
If you walk through your own sphere, is your familiar subject to its effects?

What if you ride through on a mount or a Phantom Steed?

holywhippet
2008-05-21, 07:23 PM
I'd assume you could cast touch based spells and have your familiar deliver them on the outside. Of course, anything strong enough to warrent you casting prismatic sphere is likely strong enough to eat your familiar for lunch.