When you cast the spell and as a bonus action on your subsequent turns, you can move the hand up to 60 feet and then cause one of the following effects with it.
It would seem that way RAW, but I've always allowed players to cast and use it in the same action. This seems rules as intended but poorly worded maybe? Then again Ive never given a whole lot of thought and just figured thats how it worked. Is that how it worked in previous editions, ICR?I would say by RAW no.
I personally dont like any that do damage. Defeats the purpose IMO, but I guess the game has to evolve.cantrips are a whole different animal now than they were back when they were first introduced in 1E/2E
Where does it say you can use it to distract for advantage? I just checked my phb 10th print and I cant find it. As for the bonus action I'd say it would allow you to use it twice if you chose.as well as distracting bad guys for advantage. So it would seem that you cannot unless you are an AT.
PHB page 98. You need to be a 13th level Arcane Trickster to do this though.Where does it say you can use it to distract for advantage? I just checked my phb 10th print and I cant find it. As for the bonus action I'd say it would allow you to use it twice if you chose.