Multiple Weapon Buffs !?

[Mort_Q]

Would a Druid be able to cast Shillelagh (PHB) and Spikes (CD) on the same weapon and have both effects!?

If not, why not !?

 

[thorian]

Both spells could be cast upon the same weapon. Enhancement bonuses do not stack with each other, so the net result would be a club or staff that did damage as if it were 2 sizes larger (from Shillelagh) with the enhancement bonuses from spikes.

 

[Hypersmurf]

Yes, as long as he casts Shillelagh first.

If he casts Spikes first, then the staff is no longer a non-magical weapon, and is thus not a valid target for Shillelagh.

-Hyp.

 

[Iku Rex]

Would a Druid be able to cast Shillelagh (PHB) and Spikes (CD) on the same weapon and have both effects!?

If not, why not !?

I think probably not. The rules aren't completely clear, but the most reasonable interpretation is that spells stop working if the target becomes invalid.

 

[shilsen]

Yes, as long as he casts Shillelagh first.

If he casts Spikes first, then the staff is no longer a non-magical weapon, and is thus not a valid target for Shillelagh.

-Hyp.

What he said.

 

[Hypersmurf]

I think probably not. The rules aren't completely clear, but the most reasonable interpretation is that spells stop working if the target becomes invalid.

As soon as you cast Shillelagh on a non-magical staff, it becomes a magical staff.

Under your most reasonable interpretation, it's now an invalid target, and the spell stops working.

Which makes Shillelagh something of a pointless spell

-Hyp.

 

[Darklone]

Which makes Shillelagh something of a pointless spell

Pointless clubs may still hurt... a lot.

 

[shilsen]

And develop many points of ...um, contention when used with a Spikes spell

 

[Khristos]

There is no reason this isnt allowed... as long as Shillelagh is cast first. To clarify while you can do this eventually a fighters in the group will have a little blanket party for you or wood will become incredibly scarce.... Or a dragon may accidently light you up like a votive candle.

 

[WCrawford]

There is no reason this isnt allowed... as long as Shillelagh is cast first. To clarify while you can do this eventually a fighters in the group will have a little blanket party for you or wood will become incredibly scarce.... Or a dragon may accidently light you up like a votive candle.

Why? A druid doing this would be unable to attack for the first 2 rounds of combat and be using 2 of their limited spells per day.