Shadai
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Omg, still rolling on the floor laughing at the thought of "liquid hot mag-ma" mephits making it so the PCs can't hold Dem magic weapons. I'm literally making a note in my head to throw that at my players at some point. Hilarious.
I think we are letting previous editions shade our expectations a bit. In the previous edition most like this one (that's 2nd kids), stoneskin was the must have buff, because level 15 wizards had what, 5hp? Something ridiculous. Really, the previous two editions were really nerfs of the older, better version. But they were still better than this.
I think it's just D&D changing a bit. It's saying, hey, I know you used to think of me as a great self buff spell, but stop. You wizards shouldn't have to wait til 7th level to be viable in combat with your 5 hp. Here is a cantrip that does the same thing but only for you! Stoneskin? Use it on your barb or fighter.
I think we are letting previous editions shade our expectations a bit. In the previous edition most like this one (that's 2nd kids), stoneskin was the must have buff, because level 15 wizards had what, 5hp? Something ridiculous. Really, the previous two editions were really nerfs of the older, better version. But they were still better than this.
I think it's just D&D changing a bit. It's saying, hey, I know you used to think of me as a great self buff spell, but stop. You wizards shouldn't have to wait til 7th level to be viable in combat with your 5 hp. Here is a cantrip that does the same thing but only for you! Stoneskin? Use it on your barb or fighter.