Does the spell "Launch Item" require a to-hit roll?

[GothMogh]

Hi all,

"Launch Item" from Magic Of Faerun basically allows you to hurl any object weighing less than 12lbs and of size fine (might be mistaking here..) or smaller to a distance of 400+ ft.

It specificallly states this can be use to hurl flasks etc, and even "delayed fireball blasts". I don't have the exact text in front of me, but..

Question: Since knives, sling bullets and a lot of other throwing gear falls well within the range of objects allowed, would this require any form of to-hit roll??

Cheers,
GothMogh

 

[Murrdox]

While the spell doesn't specifically say so, it is implied as such. "Launch Bolt" says that you fire the crossbow bolt "as if fired from a light crossbow" which implies you have to make a to-hit roll just like you'd fired it normally. We took this to mean that for launch item, you have to make an attack roll as well, for whatever you're launching.

My Gnome Artificer had a device which launched a +1 Returning Bastard sword. Yes, it was silly, but that campaign was going way downhill at that point.

If I remember correctly, there is no size restriction on "Launch Item", only a weight restriction. I could be wrong though.

 

[Dash Dannigan]

With the Lanch Item spell you may only launch Fine items (up to 10lbs.). The spell text describes the abilitiy to launch the item at "great speeds to a target or location you specify.". As one would do when casting a spell such as a fireball for example (pick a place, target and you hit). So apparently no to-hit roll required.

Essentially the whole ability of this first level spell is to transport an item in your possesion such as a message or scroll, a flask of alchemist, holywater, etc.

Neat spell, fun to pummel an opponent from a distance with thunder stones and tanglefoot bags, heh.

 

[Kershek]

No attack roll. And is a tanglefoot bag a fine item? It is, after all, a 4 pound softball.