Obryn
Hero
We recently had a thread about how long temporary HPs last. I think the general consensus is that, RAW, temporary HPs could last all day - or, at any rate, until a Short or Extended Rest.
My interpretation was that, like any effect duration, they can only last a maximum of 5 minutes.
Now that the EPG is out, there are two abilities which (IMHO) become insanely broken if THPs can last more than 5 minutes...
(1) Artificer - Healing Infusion: Resistive Formula. This is a 2/encounter power which grants Healing Surge + Artificer's Con Modifier THPs. With this, every PC can have 1 surge worth of THPs going into every fight if the duration of THPs is effectively unlimited. It's basically a 25%+ HP boost, without a healing surge cost.
(2) Channel Divinity - Kol Korran's Boon. It's an Encounter Channel Divinity. If a healing power grants a PC more than their maximum HPs, they gain the surplus as THPs. This one at least requires that the target spend a healing surge, but it's basically THPs equal to cleric healing in most circumstances.
If a duration cap on THPs isn't RAW, it's suddenly my new favorite house rule.
-O
My interpretation was that, like any effect duration, they can only last a maximum of 5 minutes.
Now that the EPG is out, there are two abilities which (IMHO) become insanely broken if THPs can last more than 5 minutes...
(1) Artificer - Healing Infusion: Resistive Formula. This is a 2/encounter power which grants Healing Surge + Artificer's Con Modifier THPs. With this, every PC can have 1 surge worth of THPs going into every fight if the duration of THPs is effectively unlimited. It's basically a 25%+ HP boost, without a healing surge cost.
(2) Channel Divinity - Kol Korran's Boon. It's an Encounter Channel Divinity. If a healing power grants a PC more than their maximum HPs, they gain the surplus as THPs. This one at least requires that the target spend a healing surge, but it's basically THPs equal to cleric healing in most circumstances.
If a duration cap on THPs isn't RAW, it's suddenly my new favorite house rule.
-O