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Hey, I am creating a Paladin for the first time and need some help. First of all: In all that years, I learned that I really need a character that is versatile in combat and has good damage output. I like min-maxing. Realistically, I am planning to play this character until level ~12-15. We...

Hi, I am playing a Fallen Aasimar that was captured by some evil faction (like drow - don't know yet). Touched by a god they felt the presence and decided to take advantage of it. They tortured and brainwashed him until his pure soul became a picture of misery. Many years have passed and he...

Hi! First things first: We are starting a new campaign soon. Because our DM wants some more interesting RP interactions for the new adventure, I had the idea playing a Drow Paladin. Guess, a Drow in the party will spice adventuring up for sure. ;-) I know I have to find some workarounds for...

Hi, the optional rule for Disarming says: Usually a caster uses a component pouch (at least in our games). So, would you allow e.g. a ranged attacker to target the component pouch of a caster to shoot it off his grasp, then pick it up himself to prevent the caster from further spells? Kind...

Hi, Xanathar's Guide says: That means, that it is not possible to anticipate a spell without using either your reaction or action. So, how can you ever specifically Counterspell using your reaction, if you already need your reaction to identify the spell? Seems like Counterspell is only...

Hey there, I know there have been some discussions about that topic, but I couldn't find a clear answer. The rules intend that ranged attacks while hidden seem to be possible. Otherwise there wouldn't be feats like Skulker concerning this. Furthermore you wouldn't get Advantage while being...

Hey there, we are currently at the very end of the campaign "Princes of the Apocalypse". Our characters are level 13 and we have dozens of thousands of gold, but we don't know on what to spend our money. The treasure system is broken. Prices are even more broken. Gold is worth nothing, if you...

Hey, just wanted to ask, if there are some new mechanics or statements according to the Disarming rules in 5E. I haven't found some, so it seems like there's still the problem that any opponent can pickup its weapon as a free action. Who is using disarming attacks? Have you found them...

[GERMAN] 5E Cheat Sheet / Regelbogen für DMs & Spieler *BAAAAM* I have just uploaded [GERMAN] 5E Cheat Sheet / Regelbogen für DMs & Spieler *BAAAAM* to the downloads area. Hey there, because my Rule-Overview is written in German, I am going to speak German in this thread as well. I made this...

[GERMAN] 5E Cheat Sheet / Regelbogen für DMs & Spieler *BAAAAM* I have just uploaded [GERMAN] 5E Cheat Sheet / Regelbogen für DMs & Spieler *BAAAAM* to the downloads area. Hey there, because my Rule-Overview is written in German, I am going to speak German in this thread as well. I made this...

[GERMAN] 5E Cheat Sheet / Regelbogen für DMs & Spieler *BAAAAM* I have just uploaded [GERMAN] 5E Cheat Sheet / Regelbogen für DMs & Spieler *BAAAAM* to the downloads area. Hey there, because my Rule-Overview is written in German, I am going to speak German in this thread as well. I made this...

Hey guys, so, here is the situation: In my next adventure the characters need to travel to an old shrine. Therefore, I want to make the travelling a bit more interesting than it normally is. So, I always thought of paying some more attention to "skills" (ability checks) and that's why I wanted...

Hey, okay, so here we go: NPC: Casts a spell as an action. Character: Casts Counterspell as a reaction. NPC: Casts Counterspell as a reaction. Let's have a look at the PHB: Page 202: "You can't cast another spell during the same turn, except for a cantrip." So, whether casting a...

Hi, for my next adventure as a DM I want my party to pass a magic elven forest. The forest will try to stop the players from passing through it by influecing them with magic & disease. My aim is to make the Players use their advantages to pass through it. The following points are planned...

Hey all, there were times, where a lot of players had problems to differ between Perception and Investigation (maybe some people still do). But after some time it was quite clear: Perception means noticing things (through senses like spotting, hearing, tasting, etc.) while Investigation means...

Hi, I am playing a rogue (chaotic/good). At the moment I am involved with the Zhentarim, because of opportunistic reasons. But I have a problem with their beliefs and alignment (evil). I hate nobles and I want to kill one of the Council of Six (Lady Zharrn Ophal), because she murdered my...

EDIT: The following is a personal summary of this forum thread: Please note, that I don't claim this to be the only way of interpreting the rules. Phantasmal Force is very vague and this thread was a try to find an interpretation that is consistent with the wording of the RAW and that is...

Hey, I am playing a Rogue (Arcane Trickster). So far, I relied on spells without a saving throw (like Minor Illusion, Silent Image, Mirror Image, etc.). Now I hit level 9 and get "Magical Ambush" that gives creatures disadvantage on their saving throws against my spells (if I cast them while...

[DM Help] Faerûn's Vendors - A flexible vendor system for magic consumables Hey, the DMG states on page 135 that: “Most magic items are so rare that they aren't available for purchase. […] Doing so is rarely as simple as walking into a shop and selecting an item from a shelf.” Besides some...

Hey, the rules about unmounted traveling are very clear (PHB 181). But I have two questions concerning mounted traveling: The rules state that you can gallop for an hour. How many times can you do so per day? How long does a mount have a travel at normal pace to gallop again? The rules say...