Andor
First Post
Okay. the Contagion spell is very powerful, no question. It's being discussed as a legendary creature killer.
Does it shut them down completely though?
Contagion, for those without a PHB is a 5th level Necromancy spell.
Casting Time: 1 action, Range: Touch, Components V,S, Duration 7 days
On a hit you inflict a creature with a disease of your choice from a list. At the end of each of it's turns the victin can make a Con save. If they fail three they stop making saves and are sick for the full duration. If they pass three saves before they fail the 3rd the effect ends.
The killer is the disease Slimey Doom. The creature begins to bleed uncontrollably. It has disadvantage on Con checks and saving throws. In addition when it takes damage it it stunned until the end of it's next turn.
So. They can't move. They can't take actions, and they can't take reactions. The question is, can the still take Bonus actions, can they take Legendary actions, and can they still take Lair actions?
If the action in question doesn't generate movement I'm inclined to say yes.
Thoughts?
Does it shut them down completely though?
Contagion, for those without a PHB is a 5th level Necromancy spell.
Casting Time: 1 action, Range: Touch, Components V,S, Duration 7 days
On a hit you inflict a creature with a disease of your choice from a list. At the end of each of it's turns the victin can make a Con save. If they fail three they stop making saves and are sick for the full duration. If they pass three saves before they fail the 3rd the effect ends.
The killer is the disease Slimey Doom. The creature begins to bleed uncontrollably. It has disadvantage on Con checks and saving throws. In addition when it takes damage it it stunned until the end of it's next turn.
D&D Basic Rules said:Stunned
• A stunned creature is incapacitated (see the condition),
can’t move, and can speak only falteringly.
• The creature automatically fails Strength and
Dexterity saving throws.
• Attack rolls against the creature have advantage.
D&D Basic Rules said:Incapacitated
• An incapacitated creature can’t take actions
or reactions.
So. They can't move. They can't take actions, and they can't take reactions. The question is, can the still take Bonus actions, can they take Legendary actions, and can they still take Lair actions?
If the action in question doesn't generate movement I'm inclined to say yes.
Thoughts?