D&D (2024) 2024 Spell Changes

[Stalker0]

Can't believe we didn't have a thread for this already. Feel free to discuss any of the new spell changes or additions.

 

[Vael]

Disappointed that Arcane Eruption didn't get into the PHB, was hoping for some more Sorcerer-only spells in general. I'm still mulling over the changes to spellcasting. I like Polymorph and similar spells giving Temp HP instead of a new HP pool.

 

[FitzTheRuke]

I haven't seen any of the changes yet, beyond the Playtest. What have we got?

 

[fluffybunbunkittens]

Divine Favor, for a minute, gives all your weapon attacks +1d4 dmg, no questions asked. Now, also, no concentration needed, only Ranger tears as you pass by them on your animal companion.

 

[MarkB]

I haven't seen any of the changes yet, beyond the Playtest. What have we got?

If I recall correctly, true strike allows you to make a weapon-based or unarmed attack using your spellcasting attack modifier instead.

 

[FitzTheRuke]

If I recall correctly, true strike allows you to make a weapon-based or unarmed attack using your spellcasting attack modifier instead.

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".

 

[FitzTheRuke]

Divine Favor, for a minute, gives all your weapon attacks +1d4 dmg, no questions asked. Now, also, no concentration needed, only Ranger tears as you pass by them on your animal companion.

That sounds good to me. Many of those spells were garbage because of the concentration.

 

[fluffybunbunkittens]

That sounds good to me. Many of those spells were garbage because of the concentration.

Yes, and Paladins lost concentration on this and their smites, great news!

Meanwhile Rangers got a concentration-less Hail of Thorns and Magic Weapon. Woo...

 

[Minigiant]

Divine Favor, for a minute, gives all your weapon attacks +1d4 dmg, no questions asked. Now, also, no concentration needed, only Ranger tears as you pass by them on your animal companion.

1 minute duration.

HARD PASS.

Trap spell.

 

[Jefe Bergenstein]

Dear lord I'd forgotten Hail of Thorns used concentration. A 2nd level spell slot for d10 save for half is abysmal.