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<blockquote data-quote="kreynolds" data-source="post: 215296" data-attributes="member: 2829"><p>First of all, it's not "command word", it is upon command. Activating a magic item is usually a standard action unless otherwise stated.</p><p></p><p>Well, since the description of Flaming Burst states <strong><em>"Flaming Burst: A flaming burst weapon functions as a flaming weapon..."</em></strong>, it seems pretty clear to me that they function as a flaming weapon, with the exception that they <strong><em>"also explodes with flame upon striking a successful critical hit"</em></strong>.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>If you are asking whether or not you get the burst damage on a burst weapon without activating it, then no. If you are asking whether or not you need to activate the +2 enhancement of your weapon before you get the +2 to hit and damage, go back and read Chapter 8 of the DMG. If you had read it, you should know that the +2 enhancement bonus of a sword is "use-activated", meaning it functions any time you swing or "use" the weapon.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Yes it does. It states <strong><em>"Flaming Burst: A flaming burst weapon functions as a flaming weapon..."</em></strong>.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Yes.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>That's kind of a gray area. A flaming sword is sheated in flame upon activation. It would make sense that a flaming longbow would have the arrow knocked (sp?) sheathed in flame, at least the arrowhead itself would be. Good point here Marshall.</p><p></p><p>To keep the enhancements fair, I would say yes.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>You don't understand how these work. A flaming longbow would be activated once. So long as it is activated, every attack deals additional fire damage. See chapter 8 of the DMG.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Actually, you perfectly pegged how a Bow of True Strike would work. Glad somebody finally got it right. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite8" alt=":D" title="Big grin :D" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":D" /> Anywho, the Bow of True Strike does not function in the same manner as a flaming longbow.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Wrong. It's in the book if the hopes that when you sit down and read it, you might learn how it works. Read it again. Chapter 8. DMG. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="kreynolds, post: 215296, member: 2829"] First of all, it's not "command word", it is upon command. Activating a magic item is usually a standard action unless otherwise stated. Well, since the description of Flaming Burst states [b][i]"Flaming Burst: A flaming burst weapon functions as a flaming weapon..."[/i][/b], it seems pretty clear to me that they function as a flaming weapon, with the exception that they [b][i]"also explodes with flame upon striking a successful critical hit"[/i][/b]. If you are asking whether or not you get the burst damage on a burst weapon without activating it, then no. If you are asking whether or not you need to activate the +2 enhancement of your weapon before you get the +2 to hit and damage, go back and read Chapter 8 of the DMG. If you had read it, you should know that the +2 enhancement bonus of a sword is "use-activated", meaning it functions any time you swing or "use" the weapon. Yes it does. It states [b][i]"Flaming Burst: A flaming burst weapon functions as a flaming weapon..."[/i][/b]. Yes. That's kind of a gray area. A flaming sword is sheated in flame upon activation. It would make sense that a flaming longbow would have the arrow knocked (sp?) sheathed in flame, at least the arrowhead itself would be. Good point here Marshall. To keep the enhancements fair, I would say yes. You don't understand how these work. A flaming longbow would be activated once. So long as it is activated, every attack deals additional fire damage. See chapter 8 of the DMG. Actually, you perfectly pegged how a Bow of True Strike would work. Glad somebody finally got it right. :D Anywho, the Bow of True Strike does not function in the same manner as a flaming longbow. Wrong. It's in the book if the hopes that when you sit down and read it, you might learn how it works. Read it again. Chapter 8. DMG. :) [/QUOTE]
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