D&D (2024) 2024 Spell Changes

[Kobold Stew]

REINCARNATE: the table now just rolls 1d10 for the ten species in the PHB (or DM choice) -- all species have equal probability now.

 

[Maxperson]

That was in the playtest near the end. Sounds like it went in unchanged. I'm mixed on that one. I don't know how "true" that strike will be, for example. It's more like (as someone here said, I think it was @Maxperson) it's more like "Competent Strike".

Nope. That wasn't me, even though it sounds like something I might have said.

 

[kigmatzomat]

It also works on ranged weapons.

Divine Favor is fine, because it applies to every hit... of your dual-wielding paladin named Nick Vex!

It also applies to your Steed's attacks while you are mounted. (assuming the "share spell" aspect of steed hasn't changed)

 

[mellored]

It also applies to your Steed's attacks while you are mounted. (assuming the "share spell" aspect of steed hasn't changed)

It has.

Shared healing, but not spells.

 

[Stalker0]

So they kept Paladin's Shining Smite from the playtest. Best smite spell bar none in my opinion.

2nd level, 2d6 damage, and it grants advantage on all attack rolls against the target (it also reveals invisibility on the creature). Oh and did I mention NO SAVING THROW. Like every paladin is going to use this on a BBEG

 

[Horwath]

Good point! No Ranger role is safe from this d4 menace!

Rangers:
Want to trade-in bonus casting of HM for bonus casting of Divine favor!

 

[Gladius Legis]

AND are hitting more than 50% of the time (preferably a lot more)

Devotion and Vengeance will be doing that lot more with regularity.

 

[Micah Sweet]

A lot of spells covered here.

Spirit Guardians: Practically UNCHANGED. Can't believe it.
Witch Bolt: HUGE BUFF, you can do 1d12 every round as a bonus action after the first as long as the creature stays in the 60 foot area, EVEN IF YOU MISS WITH THE FIRST ATTACK. Like that spell is freakin cool now.

The one spell in 5e I would actually want to be buffed was in fact Witch Bolt, so that sounds awesome. UNLIMTED POWER!!!

Does anyone have the text?

 

[Micah Sweet]

REINCARNATE: the table now just rolls 1d10 for the ten species in the PHB (or DM choice) -- all species have equal probability now.

That spell gets less and less interesting with every edition.

 

[Horwath]

That spell gets less and less interesting with every edition.

was hoping to get deleted in this one.

haven't seen it used once in 25 years of playing d&d.

waste of quality print space.