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2020-05-26, 06:43 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Simple RAW for 5e V: The Disadvantage Strikes Back
Q35: My ally is at 0 hp and therefore unconscious. I polymorph him into a Giant Ape, meaning he no longer has 0 hp. Is he still unconscious?
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2020-05-26, 06:59 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Simple RAW for 5e V: The Disadvantage Strikes Back
A35
The Polymorph spell reads: "This spell transforms a creature with at least 1 hit point that you can see within range into a new form." It cannot be cast on a target at 0 HP.
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2020-05-31, 05:58 PM (ISO 8601)
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Q36
Does Reincarnate affect your ability scores? It says "traits" - what does that include?
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2020-05-31, 07:59 PM (ISO 8601)
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Q37 Using Variant Encumbrance, an Encumbered character has their speed reduced by 10 feet. A character with 2 levels of exhaustion has their speed halved.
If a human character with 30 feet normal speed was both encumbered and exhausted (2 pts), would they have :
A. a speed of 15 feet (halved)
B. a speed of 5 feet (halved then minus 10)
C. a speed of 10 feet (-10 then halved)
D. a speed of 20 feet (-10) ?Last edited by Osuniev; 2020-05-31 at 08:00 PM.
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2020-06-01, 08:36 AM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Simple RAW for 5e V: The Disadvantage Strikes Back
A 37:
Both effects apply, but the creature's controller (the player for a PC or DM for an NPC) decides the order in which to apply them. Said person would presumably choose to take the -10, then the half, for 10 feet of movement.Time travels in divers paces with divers persons.
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2020-06-01, 05:07 PM (ISO 8601)
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2020-06-01, 08:00 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Simple RAW for 5e V: The Disadvantage Strikes Back
Grapple rules!
Q38: If a monster grapples a PC, is there any way (RAW) for another PC to break them out of another creature's grapple? Things I would like considered are (but not limited to) the following:
- Grappling the grappled player and hauling them away.
- Grappling the monster and hauling THEM away.
- Physically "breaking the hold" through a Strength(Athletics) check or similar.
- Chopping off the limbs that are doing the grapple.
- Thunderwave (or other spell) to blow away at least one of them with forced movement.
Background: A Mind Flayer grappled and stunned a PC, so that PC has NO WAY of breaking out on their own (MM p222). In the Grappled condition, it specifically says "The condition also ends if an effect removes the grappled creature from the reach of the grappler or grappling effect, such as when a creature is hurled away by the thunderwave spell." So you target the person grappled it seems and use something (like Gust of Wind) to move them out? But what happens if you targeted the Mind Flayer (or whatever's grappling) instead? RAW, what happens?
Any expertise would be appreciated. The base grappling rules are on p195 and the condition is on p290.
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2020-06-01, 10:35 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Simple RAW for 5e V: The Disadvantage Strikes Back
Q39: Can a creature slash through the wall of thorns created by a wall of thorns spell, and if so, can this be done without taking damage from the thorns?
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2020-06-02, 08:07 AM (ISO 8601)
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If you're asking whether you can slash through wall of thorns in order to hit something on the other side, the answer should be no. It's 5ft thick and blocks line of sight. So even with a reach weapon you can't attack something on the other side.
If you're asking whether you can slash through the wall in order to destroy it, by RAW you can't. The wall has no hit points or AC, or anything that points to it being destructible (dispel magic notwithstanding). There's nothing about destroying it in its entry, unlike something like a Wall of Stone.
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2020-06-02, 08:13 AM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Simple RAW for 5e V: The Disadvantage Strikes Back
A38
RAW any forced movement will break a grapple - a successful shove is all that is needed, but any forced movement will do (grapple and drag, repelling blast, thunderwave, thorn whip ...). Targeting the grappler or the grappled will both work.
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2020-06-02, 09:30 PM (ISO 8601)
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How do single target "effect" spells, such as polymorph or banish, affect swarms? For the purpose of the spell, is the swarm considered a single creature, or will only one of the multitude of individuals in the swarm be affected?D20 Modern Complete HTML SRD
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2020-06-03, 06:04 AM (ISO 8601)
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Q41 When controlling the mount, can you fully mix your moves with your mount? Ex. I attack with my bow, we move 20, I attack again, we move another 20 and my mount dodges, I dismount and move 15ft....
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2020-06-04, 03:53 AM (ISO 8601)
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Q42
When monsters list a melee weapon and a ranged weapon with which they can make attacks under their "Action" entries, are we supposed to also keep track of their Object Interactions, handedness etc.?
For example, a Knight of the Mithral Shield from Storm King's Thunder is carrying a warhammer, a shield, and a heavy crossbow. Their AC shows they are using the shield. Their Actions list both a warhammer attack and a heavy crossbow attack - but wouldn't they have to spend an action doffing their shield, and an Object Interaction putting away their warhammer (or dropping it for free), plus an Object Interaction to get the crossbow out, before they could make the heavy crossbow attack?
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2020-06-05, 01:58 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Simple RAW for 5e V: The Disadvantage Strikes Back
[B]Q43
Can the -d4 from Bane negate a critical hit?
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2020-06-05, 02:08 PM (ISO 8601)
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A43: No. A 20 on an attack roll is an automatic critical hit, no other modifiers are applied after that.
"If the d20 roll for an attack is a 20, the attack hits regardless of any modifiers or the target's AC."
There are mechanics that can disallow a crit (adamantine armor, etc.).
WARNING! Per the RAW a "crit" is only on an Attack Roll. It does not apply to a Skill Check nor a Saving Throw. For those you still apply modifiers and need to meet or exceed the DC set by the DM.Last edited by E’Tallitnics; 2020-06-05 at 04:28 PM. Reason: Added info.
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2020-06-05, 07:47 PM (ISO 8601)
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Q44a
Does having immunity to the damage of a spell or effect also negate that spell or effect's riders? For example, if a bard casts Dissonant Whispers on a Stone Golem. The golem is immune to the psychic damage, but does it still make a save to negate the "move as far away" rider?
Q44b
Does compelled moment trigger opportunity attacks? Taking Dissonant Whispers again, if a creatures fails their save and must move while in melee range of a PC, does he provoke the OA? It uses a "reaction" to move, not a move action. It's weird.Last edited by SpikeFightwicky; 2020-06-05 at 07:47 PM.
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2020-06-05, 08:49 PM (ISO 8601)
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Q 45
Does your speed represent how much you move in the turn or in the round?
Specifcally, how does this interact with the Barbarian's Instinctive Pounce variant feature? Can you move half your speed on your opponent's turn and then your full speed on yours?
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2020-06-06, 11:12 AM (ISO 8601)
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Q 45 - Clarification Request
While there are a few abilities that allow you to move as a reaction, and I couldn't find consensus on the Internet, the book does say:
"Every character and monster has a speed, which is the distance in feet that the character or monster can walk in 1 round."
But also: "When you take the Dash action, you gain extra Movement for the current turn."
So, are Movement and Speed separate things?Last edited by heavyfuel; 2020-06-06 at 11:44 AM.
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2020-06-06, 12:19 PM (ISO 8601)
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R45: Yes. Movement it what happens when you use your Speed.
If you take the Dash action it allows you to move up to your current speed twice, effectively doubling your movement. But when you take that action you're not required to immediately move, you just have an increased amount to use.
When you Jump you increase your movement, but not necessarily your speed. If you're strong enough to jump a distance that exceeds your speed you must do something (like Dash) that increases your speed so you can jump the full amount.
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2020-06-08, 11:35 AM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Simple RAW for 5e V: The Disadvantage Strikes Back
Q46
Blade ward provides resistance to bludgeoning, slashing and piercing damage dealt by weapon attacks. Do magical weapons overcome this?
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2020-06-08, 11:48 AM (ISO 8601)
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2020-06-08, 12:26 PM (ISO 8601)
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Q47
If improvised weapons are weapons (only) at the point at which they are used as such, can you TWF with a sword and shield? Edit: shields aren't Light so you need the Fighting Style, yes?
Does a melee attack from an improvised weapon get bonus damage from Barbarian Rage? From Zealot Divine Fury?Last edited by Mr Adventurer; 2020-06-08 at 12:27 PM.
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2020-06-08, 12:58 PM (ISO 8601)
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A47
So much to unpack here. Plus this is really at least two separate and essentially unrelated questions.
All the Two-Weapon Fighting Style does is let you add your proficiency bonus to your bonus-action attack when using two-weapon fighting. It has no effect on what weapons can be used with two-weapon fighting. You may be thinking of the Dual Wielder feat.
To the first question, here's the text: "When you take the Attack action and attack with a light melee weapon that you're holding in one hand, you can use a bonus action to attack with a different light melee weapon that you're holding in the other hand."
Since a shield is not a weapon (let alone a melee weapon, let alone a light melee weapon), you cannot use two-weapon fighting if your "other hand" is holding a shield. I suppose... in theory... if you take the attack action to attack with a shield as an improvised weapon, then you could argue that at that instant, it's a weapon, so you get the bonus action to use with your sword. But as you note, a shield does not have the light property, so at a minimum the Dual Wielder feat would be required.
As for your Barbarian question, those features only require a melee weapon attack (or any weapon attack for Divine Fury). An attack with an improvised weapon is still a weapon attack, so there's no reason those features wouldn't apply.
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2020-06-12, 11:33 AM (ISO 8601)
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Q48
Ugh, might have already asked this and lost the answer and if so apologies, but:
If a monster/NPC entry says "humanoid (any)", should I apply the racial ability score adjustments to the monster's stat block? E.g. Thugs have listed ability scores of STR 15, DEX 11, CON 14, INT 10, WIS 10, CHA 11. If I put a Human Thug into my encounter, should I increase each of its ability scores by 1 - and thereby increase the creature's attack and damage roll, AC, and Intimidation skill (plus other ability checks that are not noted)?Last edited by Mr Adventurer; 2020-06-12 at 11:33 AM.