Collected Core Handbook Errata

[WotC_GregB]

Any chance you could give us the "Official Word" on any of the errors that need clarification? I'd hate to incorrectly have something listed and have it be seen as wrong when it is actually right.

I can't give the "Official Word" on anything here, but you can expect something soon. Also, could I ask that you date the additions to your list so I can see what you've added. Our review group meets once a week and it would help me to track what we've already talked about. Thanks!

 

[Underage AOLer]

I can't give the "Official Word" on anything here, but you can expect something soon. Also, could I ask that you date the additions to your list so I can see what you've added. Our review group meets once a week and it would help me to track what we've already talked about. Thanks!

That's a good idea, anything added from now on will be dated. I'll try to keep editing down to once a day as well so that the content doesn't change every three seconds (as is has been prone to do given my propensity for trying to make it "perfect"... I can see how errors can slip through if y'all at WotC are anything like me).

P.S. w00t, sticky!

 

[withak]

Kobolds don't have the "reptile" keyword, but other reptilian humanoid races (Lizardfolk, Salamanders, Troglodytes, Yuan-ti) do. Kobolds were "reptilian" in 3E, which has a slightly different meaning.

Oversight or intentional omission?

Out of the four Troglodyte variants, only the Warrior is Large; the rest are Medium. Intentional?

 

[kerbarian]

The Goblin Underboss (MM, p.138) is listed as an Elite, yet unlike every other Elite in the MM, it doesn't have "Saving Throws +2" or "Action Points 1"

 

[That One Guy]

✦ p.71: Haunting Strike (level 21 Cleric attack) is strictly better than Punishing Strike (level 27 Cleric attack) [Wisdom Penalty]

Haunting Strike is level 23. But, yeah. It's completely better than Punishing Strike.

Edit: And grats on the recognitions, Family and Underage AOLer!
Edit2: I don't know if this counts as Errata or not, but in the PHB table of contents Conditions on page 277 is not listed at all. In the section it is not a large text header such as Attack Results, Durations, or Saving Throws, but I think it should be. This may be opinion and not errata, but considering how precisely organized the book tends to be (in spite of errata), this seems like an error.

 

[Wisdom Penalty]

MM p. 136:

Bugbear Strangler has 82 hp, but Bloodied for 46.

It should either be 92 hp, or Bloodied 41.

Wis

 

[Underage AOLer]

I have updated the post with the corrections you all have noted. Thank you for your diligent efforts.

Also, "errataishness" is now my new favorite word.

 

[Henrix]

MM p.53 Barlgura Tactics
"A barlgura charges into battle, using its double attack to pummel its opponents."

The Double Attack cannot be used with a charge, it's neither a basic attack, nor does it state that it can be used with a charge.

 

[Amurayi]

✦ various: many weapons used by monsters don't have PHB stats (scourge, trident, blowgun, rod) [Imban]

This is intentional. I asked the designers on the DDXP about it and they said that these should be considered "monster weapons". They have no market value. But PC can use them but are always unproficient with them. The damage dice can be taken from the monster basic attack.

 

[WotC_GregB]

The first round of updates is now available. Look on the wizards website under:

Products > Updates

or just go http://www.wizards.com/default.asp?x=dnd/updates

 

[lkj]

The first round of updates is now available. Look on the wizards website under:

Products > Updates

or just go http://www.wizards.com/default.asp?x=dnd/updates

First-- It's awesome that you guys are releasing errata this fast. I hope you keep it up.

Second-- The Hill Giant damage (among others) makes a lot more sense now.

Thanks,
AD

 

[Underage AOLer]

The first round of updates is now available. Look on the wizards website under:

Products > Updates

or just go http://www.wizards.com/default.asp?x=dnd/updates

Cheers!

Would it be okay if I added all your errata to the first post? (so there could still be a central place for people to locate it)

 

[WotC_GregB]

Cheers!

Would it be okay if I added all your errata to the first post? (so there could still be a central place for people to locate it)

It would be better if you didn't duplicate our material verbatim. Instead, I suggest providing the link to the updates in your first post and then identifying issues from your list that are addressed in the update. For example:

"✦ p.156: under the 'Trained Skills' section of the Wizard summary it says, “Nature (Int)”, it should say, “Nature (Wis)” [Oldtimer]" [See WotC Update]

 

[Starfox]

Special: You must carry a shield to benefit from this feat.

This does not make sense. Carrying a shield implies it is in your backpack.

Compare to [quote="page 206 Shield Specialization feat]Benefit: You gain a +1 feat bonus to AC and Reflex when using a shield with which you are proficient.[/quote] Here you have to specifically use the shield. This gives further credence to the rules-lawyerly interpretation of the above.

 

[blargney the second]

GregB, thanks for making quick updates like that! Is there any chance you can get the web guys to ditch the zips on those pdf files?
-blarg

 

[WotC_GregB]

GregB, thanks for making quick updates like that! Is there any chance you can get the web guys to ditch the zips on those pdf files?
-blarg

Relayed the request. Should be switched shortly.

 

[blargney the second]

Awesome! Thank you for the speedy reply.
-blarg

 

[Leatherhead]

The first round of updates is now available. Look on the wizards website under:

Products > Updates

or just go http://www.wizards.com/default.asp?x=dnd/updates

Nice, that cleared up a few questions I had.

On the other hand, ouch. That puts a cramp on my Half-elf rogue that was using Lay on Hands. I guess I will have to get Eyebite now.

Edit: Just noticed the bottom of the DMG and MM errata says "Have other questions about the Player’s Handbook?"

 

[The_Pugilist]

Edit: Just noticed the bottom of the DMG and MM errata says "Have other questions about the Player’s Handbook?"

"Even the errata has errata!"



No seriously this isn't that bad, I remember the original 3e corebooks. I've honestly been spoiled with 3.5's improved quality in this regard.

Well, except for Polymorph's weekly rules shapeshift.

 

[WOLead]

Edit:
Discovered they already corrected this in the Official D&D Updates.