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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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What does it take to drag a restrained humanoid?

By RAW, grabbing someone in any of the listed conditions would still be grappling, and, theoretically, each condition would just have an effect on the creature's ability to avoid and/or escape being g …
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Does the Decanter of Endless Water consume an action each turn?

The answer is right there in your question. You can use an action to remove the stopper and speak one of three command words The action used to unstop the item and say its command word are one a …
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Why d20, lv20, and ability score 20?

Within DnD 5E, the number 20 is a central motif of system design. The basic roll is made on a d20. Ability scores cap (or at Peak at) the number 20. The level cap is 20. Potentially this could be coin …
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How does Aura of Protection work with multiple paladins?

If multiple paladins are present, do members of their party receive both of their charisma modifiers on top of saving throws? For example: Two paladins, one with a CHA score of 16, one with 18, are …
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Are there non-magical utility arrows?

The simple answer is no. 5e ranged weapons use standardized ammunition varieties by default, meaning there is one "arrow" under the ammunition category, the damage and range of which is entirely depen …
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Does using an Animated Shield count as 'wielding a shield' for Unarmored Defense?

Does using an Animated Shield count as 'wielding a shield' for Unarmored Defense? Specifically, would using it inhibit a monk's unarmored defense? And does the Animated Shield require proficiency wi …
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How does the reaction timing work for Wrath of the Storm? Can it potentially prevent the dam...

Wrath of Storm does not protect from the damage of the triggering attack. A reaction is an instant response to a trigger of some kind This means that a reaction is preceded by the trigger chrono …
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Do worn or carried objects count as additional targets for a spell if they are also affected...

A typical spell requires you to pick one or more targets to be affected by the spell’s magic. A spell's description tells you whether the spell targets creatures, objects, or a point of origin for …
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Can the Green-Flame Blade cantrip be cast as a reaction using the War Caster feat?

The RAI on this one is a little uncertain, from what I can tell. In this October 2015 tweet, rules designer Jeremy Crawford responded to a question about using the Green-Flame Blade cantrip for an opp …
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Do weapons looted from creatures that are larger than Medium in size retain their damage whe...

We know, thanks to the DMG (p. 278), that a creature has disadvantage with a weapon sized for a creature larger than itself - but the wording is less clear concerning the damage. Do weapons looted fro …
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