Michael Morris
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The caster may throw the stones (Magic attack bonus), or hand them off to be thrown by others (Strength attack), or they can be shot from a sling (Dexterity attack).
How much damage to a single target is fair at 3rd level?
Michael Morris
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Fair enough. Here is a "more interesting" revision.
Volley of Boulders
9th level shunran transmutation
Casting time: 1 action
Range: Touch
Components: V, S
Duration: Concentration, up to 1 minute
You enchant up to ten stones so that when they are thrown they will change size to become boulders midflight. You may propel the stones with magic of the spell out to 120 feet using your magic attack bonus, but you may choose to throw it manually if you wish or use a sling, in which case you can add twice your strength or dexterity bonus to the damage of the attack (depending on whether you throw the stone or hurl it with a sling). You do not have to be the one that throws the stone in which case your ally also adds twice their strength or dexterity bonus to the damage of the attack.
The initial target takes 5d12 damage if you hit their AC. The boulder then tumbles at least 30' further along. Roll a d4. On 1 it veers off to the left and on a 4 it veers off to the right, and on 2 or 3 it stays generally straight. Creatures along the path the boulder takes must make dexterity saving throws or take 3d12 damage. Note that the boulder can go even further if it is rolling downhill. Where ever it comes to rest is considered difficult terrain in a 5'x5' area.
Once a pebble has transmuted to a boulder it remains as such permanently. If you cease concentration the unthrown stones, if any, lose their magic. The spell also ends once the last stone is thrown.
9th level shunran transmutation
Casting time: 1 action
Range: Touch
Components: V, S
Duration: Concentration, up to 1 minute
You enchant up to ten stones so that when they are thrown they will change size to become boulders midflight. You may propel the stones with magic of the spell out to 120 feet using your magic attack bonus, but you may choose to throw it manually if you wish or use a sling, in which case you can add twice your strength or dexterity bonus to the damage of the attack (depending on whether you throw the stone or hurl it with a sling). You do not have to be the one that throws the stone in which case your ally also adds twice their strength or dexterity bonus to the damage of the attack.
The initial target takes 5d12 damage if you hit their AC. The boulder then tumbles at least 30' further along. Roll a d4. On 1 it veers off to the left and on a 4 it veers off to the right, and on 2 or 3 it stays generally straight. Creatures along the path the boulder takes must make dexterity saving throws or take 3d12 damage. Note that the boulder can go even further if it is rolling downhill. Where ever it comes to rest is considered difficult terrain in a 5'x5' area.
Once a pebble has transmuted to a boulder it remains as such permanently. If you cease concentration the unthrown stones, if any, lose their magic. The spell also ends once the last stone is thrown.
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