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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. (For questions about the 2024 revision of the D&D 5e rules, see the [dnd-5e-2024] tag.)
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Can a dragonborn use his breath weapon as a weapon attack if he is hasted?
Fire Breath is not a valid use of Haste
Haste specifically says...
That action can be used only to take the Attack (one weapon attack only), Dash, Disengage, Hide, or Use an Object action.
Source
Th …
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Does the caster of a tiny hut know whom it affects?
This would work
Think about what the tiny hut is. It's basically a tent made of nigh-indestructible force energy. It's like taking a tarp, hucking into the air, and spreading it over your group of peo …
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The power level of the Sword of Sharpness doesn't justify its very rare rating - am I missin...
The Sword of Sharpness has a utility as a magic item that is somewhat variable in that it depends on the player who has it, and on the DM. We'll take the features one at a time.
Light Source
This is f …
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How does class balance change when I remove spellcasting?
Ok, as you've focused down the question, let's look at class by class balance. As you stated in the question, Wizards and Sorcerers are obviously useless now--and classes that already had no or only s …
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How do I become permanently Large-sized?
Sorry, by RAW, what you've called out in your question is pretty much it.
One of the big shifts that 5E has taken is that making permanent magical changes to something is hard.
In 3.5E, you could use …
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Do resistances stack?
Nope, they don't stack.
Per the rules on damage resistance and vulnerability (PHB, p. 197):
Multiple instances of resistance or vulnerability that affect the same damage type count as only one instan …
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What are Hestia's spheres of influence?
Her sole domain is Life
That's all the rulebooks ascribe to her. See below for more details.
Hestia is not a 'core' deity for any of the D&D settings
Hestia is the IRL Greek goddess of hearth and home …
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Do Shadar-kai retain their memory after their death and how do they resurrect (are they born...
We don't know, but can make some reasonable guesses.
As is further expounded on here, the "Elves who serve the Raven Queen and are functionally immortal" lore of the Shadar-kai is new to 5th Edition. …
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Is there a D&D 5e equivalent of the e6 variant style?
In a word? No.
There are several people out there who have tried to cap 5e Character progression in differing ways (one such example being here), but there is no 'broadly accepted' system that I have …
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If you're wielding a shield, can you use the same hand to hold another object?
RAW, Your hand is occupied.
The description of a shield in the PHB states...
Shields. A shield is made from wood or metal and is carried in one hand. Wielding a shield increases your Armor Class by 2 …
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How does a ship in Wildspace notice other ships while cruising?
From 5E
This is the best we've got for 'noticing ships nearby' when in Wildspace
From the chapter on Astral Adventuring
A spelljamming ship automatically slows to its flying speed (discussed later in …
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Are there any abilities, features, or magic items that can increase gold gain, or multiply c...
As has been said, D&D treasure is tied to the game world--so a "+5% gold looted" mechanic isn't something that exists. Either the coins are there, or they aren't.
That said, there are a number of magi …
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Countering the Forcecage spell with reactions?
Your phrasing is fine
For comparison, look at Counterspell, it has a reaction timing identical to the reaction timing you list, differing only in range:
when you see a creature within 60 feet of you …
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Is there a way to cast a spell that isn't in your spell list as a Warlock?
As you said items are valid, there is an option. But the existing option is uh....powerful. Enough that if your DM isn't willing to edit your spell list, they'll quite certainly not give you this. And …
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What are the advantages to fighting with a 1-handed weapon and a free hand?
A Free Hand.
In order to Grapple a target, you need a free hand.
In order to cast a spell with Somatic and/or Material components, you need a free hand. (Note: War Caster alleviates the Somatic limit. …