Arch of Lightning

[Calodar]

When using Arch of Lightning (page 15 in Spell Compendium), do the targeted creatures have to be alive? Or does the spell also work when 1 or both creatures are dead?

 

[MarkB]

For spell targeting purposes, a dead body is generally considered an object, so if a spell specifies a creature, a corpse would not normally be a valid target.

 

[shilsen]

Dead, no. Undead, yes.

 

[Calodar]

I see. Thanks.

Can I target myself and another creature?

 

[shilsen]

I see. Thanks.

Can I target myself and another creature?

Sure. You can also target an ally and an enemy if you really want some friend of yours to take one for the team

 

[Vahktang]

Sure. You can also target an ally and an enemy if you really want some friend of yours to take one for the team

I got a flesh golem in the party and I target it and the bad guy with this spell.
Works great.
And no SR?
What's up with that?
Lightning bolt, chain lightning have SR, but Arc of Lightning no?
Weird.

 

[brehobit]

I got a flesh golem in the party and I target it and the bad guy with this spell.
Works great.
And no SR?
What's up with that?
Lightning bolt, chain lightning have SR, but Arc of Lightning no?
Weird.

Yeah,
It's a very powerful spell...