Blast and Burst damage allies?

[Quicken]

I'm trying to clarify this minor detail that seems obvious. A Blast and/or Burst attack, where allies are within the area but not the intended target, will attack and possibly damage the allies too? Or only if the ability specifically states so?

Sorry for the dumb question but I had a weird (and wrong) explanation of Blast told to me that included it being able to choose it's targets. I've been trying to find a nice concise rule to point this out one way or another without success

 

[fba827]

it depends, if the target/description line says "enemies in range" then just enemies (not you and not allies) or if it says "creatures" then it is all allies and enemies and you, or if it says "allies" then it is allies but not yourself....

 

[Kaelkatar]

The feat spell accuracy helps solve that problem.

 

[Quicken]

Thanks both. I guess it's appropriate that that feat is epic level

 

[Scholar & Brutalman]

The rule is under "Target" on P57 of the PHB if you want a reference.