Questions tagged [dnd-5e]
For questions about Dungeons & Dragons 5th edition, an RPG published in 2014 by Wizards of the Coast. D&D 5e is a heroic fantasy RPG inspired by the mechanics and settings of all previous D&D editions. It was previously code-named D&D Next during the playtest period.
21,871
questions
1
vote
0
answers
62
views
How do cantrip improvements work when multiclassing? [duplicate]
I'm currently playing a D&D 5e campaign. My character is an Artificer/Cleric multiclass.
I was wondering if cantrips work off of a character's class level, or a character's total level, since ...
-2
votes
1
answer
228
views
What is the name of the animal that follows its master, and is also a figment of the master's imagination?
The animal follows its master, and is also a figment of the master's imagination. It can be re-summoned. I think you can see through its eyes.
What is its name?
And what animals can it be?
Also, what ...
- 115
3
votes
1
answer
1k
views
Is this sporeborn homebrew race balanced compared to other races?
It's basically a spore-infested nature-related horrific kind of being, a regular individual of pretty much any race that got infested and biologically changed, linking themselves with nature in the ...
- 47
5
votes
1
answer
167
views
Does Contact Other Plane allow the contacted entity to be targeted by other spells such as Sending and Dream?
Relevant text from Contact Other Plane:
You mentally contact a demigod, the spirit of a long-dead sage, or some other mysterious entity from another plane. ... you can ask the entity up to five ...
- 4,266
2
votes
3
answers
2k
views
Is there any advantage just for moving without sound?
Boots of Elvenkind grant these benefits:
While you wear these boots, your steps make no sound, regardless of the surface you are moving across. You also have advantage on Dexterity (Stealth) checks ...
- 11.9k
-1
votes
0
answers
86
views
What is the most overpowered way to use Glyph of Warding [closed]
So far, I think the most overpowered is just lining up every summoning spell, and then having the trigger be "when I command that the GoW be triggered". Trigger them all at once for the boss ...
0
votes
2
answers
146
views
Does a Rod of the Pact Keeper add its bonus to a Pact of the Blade Hexblade's pact weapon?
This is perhaps more of a RAI question as opposed to RAW, but if a Hexblade Warlock with Pact of the Blade can add his Charisma bonus instead of Strength or Dexterity to the attack rolls of his pact ...
- 7,645
-1
votes
0
answers
54
views
Spike Growth on man made flooring [duplicate]
Can you cast Spike Growth spell on a normal hardwood or marble floor.
if yes, Do you see the spikes or they are 'invisible' and a perception check need to be rolled to detect the area as hasardous ...
- 1,793
-6
votes
2
answers
229
views
Is My Interpretation Valid for Heward's Handy Spice Pouch?
To my understanding, the amount of spice you can take out of Heward's Handy Spice Pouch is theoretically infinite per charge, since I assume they are redefining the word "pinch" in the ...
- 437
9
votes
0
answers
268
views
Can you get every spellcasting ability in one character? [closed]
The publication of Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants introduces the possibility of using Strength in a ranged spell attack "as the spellcasting ability". The Keenness of the Stone Giant ...
- 1,023
8
votes
1
answer
460
views
What are the differences between regular and limited version of Planescape - Adventures in the Multiverse set?
The set of books for Planescape - Adventures in the Multiverse will start shipping 20.10.2023, in a bit less than a month from when this question is written.
Limited edition is much more expensive, ...
- 23.4k
4
votes
2
answers
745
views
Is this revision of the level 2 Transmutation Wizard feature balanced? [Version 3]
This is a follow up to Is this revision of the level 2 Transmutation Wizard feature balanced? [Version 2]
I will soon be playing a wizard who I intend to become a transmutation wizard. However, I find ...
0
votes
1
answer
306
views
What is the nature of a hexblood's "irremovable living crown"?
I have a question about the appearance of hexbloods in D&D 5E. In their description, it reads
Some who enter into bargains with hags gain their deepest wishes but eventually find themselves ...
- 343
2
votes
1
answer
180
views
Does a hexblood have all of the stated physical properties that evidence a hag's influence?
I have a question about the appearance of hexbloods in D&D 5E. In their description, it reads:
Some who enter into bargains with hags gain their deepest wishes but eventually find themselves ...
- 343
4
votes
1
answer
715
views
Do you get the benefits of Oversized Weapons with Path of Giant?
The description of the Path of the Giant barbarian's Elemental Cleaver feature (from Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants) says, in part:
Giant Stature: Your reach increases by 5 feet, and if you are ...
- 211
9
votes
2
answers
645
views
Balancing a social media-themed warlock subclass in D&D5e?
For an upcoming Strixhaven campaign, I have attempted to homebrew a Warlock subclass which is centered around a social media/influencer theme. The idea is to use the social medium itself a magical ...
- 99
3
votes
1
answer
795
views
Using Dual Wielding, you can do two weapon fighting with a two handed weapon held in one hand.And can the other hand be a weapon that you just drawup?
For example, in one turn, there is a Fighter that has Dual Wielding and uses Attack Action on the greatsword that was previously held. He then chose to release the one hand holding the greatsword and ...
- 43
9
votes
3
answers
2k
views
Is the forest gnome's "Speak With Small Beasts" feature definitively bi-directional in 5e?
Forest gnomes have the following racial feature:
Speak with Small Beasts. Through sound and gestures, you may communicate simple ideas with Small or smaller beasts.
Like many words in English, "...
- 7,244
11
votes
1
answer
2k
views
Can the Faerie Fire spell be oriented in a small space to not affect allies?
Many AOE spells use a point as their origin, and from this point, area is calculated. Faerie Fire doesn't state where spells start. Often, AOE spells are cast in rooms near walls to avoid friendly ...
- 121
3
votes
0
answers
66
views
As a half-orc barbarian, how can you increase your chance of getting a critical hit? [duplicate]
I noticed that barbarians have a Brutal Critical feature, and half-orcs also have a similar trait (Savage Attacks).
As a half-orc barbarian, how can you increase your crit chance?
I'm looking for ...
3
votes
2
answers
1k
views
Does the Path of the Giant barbarian's Elemental Cleaver damage increase by 1d6 each attack?
The description of the Path of the Giant barbarian's Elemental Cleaver feature (from Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants) says, in part:
[...] While you wield the infused weapon during your rage, the ...
- 211
-1
votes
1
answer
383
views
How many Proficiencies should I have?
I playing am a Shifter (Wildhunt), Druid (Circle of the Shepherd) with a Gruul Anarch background. I am not sure how many Proficiencies I should have. Please help me get the right number.
- 33
3
votes
2
answers
320
views
Is this revision of the level 2 Transmutation Wizard feature balanced? [Version 2]
This is a follow up to Is this revision of the level 2 Transmutation Wizard feature balanced?
I will soon be playing a wizard who I intend to become a transmutation wizard. However, I find the ...
7
votes
1
answer
964
views
Are a Beholder's Legendary Action Eye Rays Also Bound to the "Reroll Duplicates" Rule?
This is a balancing question as I am currently in the middle of homebrewing a Beholder-esque monster and I'm trying to use the Beholder's stat block as a template for how my new monster's challenge ...
- 297
-2
votes
1
answer
144
views
How Artificer Works in D&D 5e [closed]
Good afternoon! I found an infusion from an artificer that allows you to improve his armor by adding +1 to his armor class.
But also one of the subclasses has a feature that sounds something like this:...
- 17
3
votes
2
answers
147
views
Can you use Shapechange to regain a creature’s daily uses of an ability?
Using the spell Shapechange, one can access certain creatures with abilities that either recharge every so often (like a dragon’s breath attack), or are limited in use in a day (like an androsphinx’s ...
- 2,155
2
votes
0
answers
55
views
What is the best way to learn 5E coming from 3.5E? [duplicate]
I have been playing 3.5E for the past 7 years. My group wants to try 5th edition. What is the best way to get started for me and my group? What are the major differences between 5E and 3.5E that we ...
- 1,044
5
votes
1
answer
94
views
What is the damage output of a Two-Weapon Fighting Beast Barbarian(3) / Fighter (5)
My (theoretical) Path of the Beast Barbarian (lvl 3) Rune Knight Fighter (lvl 5) is already in a Rage (on a previous turn) and would like to use its claws (natural weapons) to make as many attacks as ...
- 1,624
8
votes
2
answers
163
views
If a PC gets knocked unconscious but the attack involves a separate saving throw, when does the saving throw trigger?
It seems that when an attack involves base damage such as slashing and an extra source of damage, such as poison damage, that requires a save, both damage sources are considered to be instantaneous ...
- 83
4
votes
3
answers
254
views
Is this Visions of Danger spell balanced for level 7?
So I am looking to homebrew a 7th level sorcerer spell because I am not entirely happy that the options match my characters theme.
I have seen Visions of Danger in Pathfinder 2e and have made an ...
- 29k
4
votes
2
answers
884
views
Fire Immunity as a racial feat
I want to give one of my players a racial feat for his custom race (basically a goliath).
The race is heavily influenced by the ifreet/efreet of Final Fantasy - and therfore it seems appropriate to ...
- 43
9
votes
1
answer
861
views
Is Turn Undead still in effect when the cleric becomes unconscious or is otherwise removed from combat?
The rules seem to imply that the undead have to be within range and sight/earshot only at the beginning of the effect. Which makes sense since part of the feature is that they run away from you and ...
- 443
1
vote
0
answers
231
views
At what AC does Reckless Attack become ineffective? [closed]
For the mathematically challenged (me), is there a general, simple, easy-to-remember rule of thumb for when a monster's AC is high enough that you should not use reckless attack because the -5 to hit ...
- 21
1
vote
2
answers
128
views
Do bonus rolls, like guidance and Bardic Inspiration, affect a passive check? [duplicate]
After reading this question: Bless/Bane and their effects on Passive checks, I want to ask about the general bonus rolls to passive ability checks.
The description for passive check is:
A passive ...
- 32.2k
4
votes
2
answers
665
views
Is this revision of the level 2 Transmutation Wizard feature balanced?
I will soon be playing a wizard who I intend to become a transmutation wizard. However, I find the transmutation wizard sorely lacking in power. To remedy this, I have begun creating a revision. The ...
8
votes
2
answers
2k
views
How does the Way of Mercy monk's ability Physician's Touch work exactly?
On the 3rd level Way of Mercy monks receive the Hand of Healing ability:
Your mystical touch can mend wounds. As an action, you can spend 1 ki
point to touch a creature and restore a number of hit ...
- 2,130
3
votes
1
answer
796
views
What level should this version of Warp Mind be?
I have taken this spell from Pathfinder 2e, where it is a level 7 spell (I think here are 10 levels there though), and converted it into a 5e spell.
I think it is still around the correct power level ...
- 29k
8
votes
3
answers
2k
views
How can I best set expectations for and run a campaign in a darker setting?
Having played in multiple 5e campaigns over the past few years I've felt like a lot of campaigns have a "happy go lucky" nature about them - where my fellow players and I are playing mostly ...
- 189
3
votes
2
answers
238
views
Does my Tree Ghost Totem Warrior barbarian have to choose the bear totem animal every time?
The Sword Coast Adventurers Guide (p. 122) describes a number of Uthgardt tribes for the Path of the Totem Warrior barbarian from the Player's Handbook. Saying:
The totems of the Uthgardt barbarians ...
- 1,023
5
votes
1
answer
802
views
Book like 'Ancestry and Culture' but with a lot more races included
I remember encountering a D&D book online as a pdf, which offered rules to create characters belonging to multiple races/cultures, similar to 'Ancestry and Culture'. Unlike 'Ancestry and Culture', ...
- 251
0
votes
1
answer
325
views
Is this Changeling homebrew race balanced?
The objective of this presentation is to provide a buffed yet balanced and more setting-encompassing alternative to the already introduced Changeling race.
Ability Score Increase. When determining ...
- 19
8
votes
1
answer
387
views
How long does it take to set up a Hunting Trap? How does it work?
Can you affix the heavy chain to an immobile object when you use your action to set a Hunting Trap (PHB p. 152), or is it just the opening of the teeth that takes an action? The text says:
When you ...
- 1,023
0
votes
1
answer
209
views
Can a dispelled zombie's remains be reanimated? [closed]
How the animate dead spell works in the video game Baldur's Gate 3 has me wondering:
Can I reanimate the remains of a dispelled zombie?
Does it remain a zombie (undead creature) after dispelling, and ...
- 19
-2
votes
0
answers
95
views
How do Opportunity Attacks work under RAW? [duplicate]
Opportunity Attack Rules Say:
when a hostile creature that you can see moves out of your reach. you can use your reaction to make a melee attack
But the trigger is when the opponent leaves your ...
- 105
4
votes
1
answer
378
views
How do I calculate the damage modifier for Bloodshed Blade?
In the book Bigby Presents Glory of the Giants, Page 111 has the magic weapon Bloodshed Blade where it states the following:
"You can add your constitution modifier (minimum +1) to the damage ...
- 869
3
votes
2
answers
370
views
Can a satyr benefit from magical horseshoes? [duplicate]
I have seen this question posed for centaurs with their four hooves, but what about a satyr with two? Both Horseshoes of Speed and Horseshoes of a Zephyr say:
These iron horseshoes come in a set of ...
- 7,645
9
votes
3
answers
1k
views
Is there a way to grapple as a bonus action without attacking first?
I know there are some ways to grapple as a bonus action (like with the feat Tavern Brawler and the maneuver Grappling Strike), but I was wondering if there was a way to grapple as a bonus action ...
- 603
4
votes
2
answers
1k
views
Is Daern’s Instant Fortress considered an extra-dimensional space?
Some context: myself, and another dungeon master were discussing Daern's instant fortress and its interactions with a bag of holding.
My stance was that the instant fortress is essentially utilizing ...
- 141
-2
votes
2
answers
416
views
Are there magic items that allow a character to shapeshift?
I am trying to create a character that can temporarily change its form into that of a dragon, with wings, flight, breath weapon, claws and so on -- a real dragon, even if only a small one.
Are there ...
- 115
-4
votes
6
answers
1k
views
Is it possible for me to play as a half-dragon and if so what would my stats be?
I love dragons but I don't want to be a full dragon or a full human all the time so I want to play as a 1/2 dragon, 1/2 human but to clarify what I mean by 1/2 Dragon is human form but just add Dragon ...
- 115