Lesser Bull Strength

[Urklore]

Would anyone see it to overly game balancing to have lesser versions of the stat mod spells (such as Bull's Strength, Eagle's Splendor, etc) that where 1st level spells? They could add +2 to the stat for 1/minute a level.

 

[Wik]

Would anyone see it to overly game balancing to have lesser versions of the stat mod spells (such as Bull's Strength, Eagle's Splendor, etc) that where 1st level spells? They could add +2 to the stat for 1/minute a level.

Well, I dunno.

Enlarge Person would be better than your lesser bull strength - +2 STR, *AND* your size goes up by one category (even more damage!).

I don't think it'd be a problem in a game; the only downside I see is that it makes a cleric an ability buffer even earlier in the game.

 

[Sejs]

Would anyone see it to overly game balancing to have lesser versions of the stat mod spells (such as Bull's Strength, Eagle's Splendor, etc) that where 1st level spells? They could add +2 to the stat for 1/minute a level.

Compared to Enlarge and Fist of Stone?

Not a problem at all, sounds like a lovely idea.

 

[greywulf]

Cow Strength? Calf Strength maybe?

The Spell Compendium offers Fist of Stone as a1st level spell which offers a whopping +6 STR for 1 minute for the purposes of attack rolls, grappling, and breaking or crushing items. And you get a 1d6 slam attack into the bargain.

If such a powerful spell as that is ok for 1st level I don't see anything wrong with +2 STR for 1 minute/level.

 

[TarionzCousin]

I want a Cantrip that adds +1 to 1 Stat for 1 round only. Sure, it would be almost completely useless, widely mocked on the boards, and never selected as one of your memorized spells. But, when the rare moment happens that the PC misses by a hair, and his odd-numbered stat falls just short of the needed bonus, the GM could say "Awwwww, if only you had memorized and cast (name of Cantrip)."

P.S. I think I'm kidding, I think....

 

[greywulf]

I want a Cantrip that adds +1 to 1 Stat for 1 round only. Sure, it would be almost completely useless, widely mocked on the boards, and never selected as one of your memorized spells. But, when the rare moment happens that the PC misses by a hair, and his odd-numbered stat falls just short of the needed bonus, the GM could say "Awwwww, if only you had memorized and cast (name of Cantrip)."

P.S. I think I'm kidding, I think....

Works for me. Call it "Boost" or somesuch. Nothing wrong with an increase of 1 for a round if your DEX is 11........

 

[Sejs]

I want a Cantrip that adds +1 to 1 Stat for 1 round only. Sure, it would be almost completely useless, widely mocked on the boards, and never selected as one of your memorized spells. But, when the rare moment happens that the PC misses by a hair, and his odd-numbered stat falls just short of the needed bonus, the GM could say "Awwwww, if only you had memorized and cast (name of Cantrip)."

P.S. I think I'm kidding, I think....

Well-timed use of Guidance would cover most uses of the spell.

That and cantip potentially = your level in hp could be a tad sticky. Best to avoid it.

Cow Strength? Calf Strength maybe?

Calf's Strength!
Kitten's Grace!
Cub's Endurance!
Kit's Cunning!
Owlet's Wisdom!
Eaglet's Splendor!

Perfectly fitting, all!

 

[TarionzCousin]

This spell imbues the subject with a touch of divine guidance. The creature gets a +1 competence bonus on a single attack roll, saving throw, or skill check. It must choose to use the bonus before making the roll to which it applies.

Yeah, Guidance would do it, but it doesn't have the panache of "Kitten's Grace."

 

[Wilphe]

Material Component: A Small Ball of Wool

 

[Vrecknidj]

Go for it, I don't see it being a problem. I suppose it could cause problems if the party is low level, but I doubt it.

Dave