Evasion and Non-Traditional Breath Weapons

[Dr_Rictus]

Your assertion conflicts with the FAQ entry posted above. The FAQ states that evasion kicks in "anytime a character must make a Reflex save to halve an effect".

No, it doesn't. All I said (that evasion applies to Reflex saves for half damage, and that negative levels are a type of damage) is completely consistent with the FAQ entry. The FAQ entry simply says that evasion also applies to other effects, which I did nothing to either confirm or contradict because (A) I didn't know about the FAQ entry and (B) it's irrelevant in this case, since we are talking about a type of damage.

 

[kreynolds]

No, it doesn't.

Allow me to rephrase then....you're mistaken. You stated...

Anything that isn't a reflex save for half damage, evasion doesn't apply.

...but the FAQ states...

Evasion and improved evasion work anytime a character
must make a Reflex save to halve an effect, including that of
shadow dragon breath.

Thus, your statement directly contradicts the FAQ and is in error. I was merely pointing this out.