Lightning Bolt vs Blade Barrier

[Praeden]

The Fireball vs Wind Wall thread reminded me of a ruling I had to make once. If a Lightning Bolt passes through a Blade Barrier, is it affected in any way? Seems pretty straightforward to me, but my decision certainly annoyed one of the players in my group!

 

[Thanee]

Of course... Blade Barrier is not a solid barrier, it doesn't hinder spells at all, other than providing cover. Even creatures can freely (with some disadvantages attached ) pass through the barrier.

Bye
Thanee

 

[Hypersmurf]

If a Lightning Bolt passes through a Blade Barrier, is it affected in any way?

A blade barrier provides cover (+4 bonus to AC, +2 bonus on Reflex saves) against attacks made through it.

That's pretty much it.

-Hyp.

 

[Praeden]

Yep, that's what I thought too. Just goes to show, players can misinterpret just about anything, especially when their character is getting electrocuted.

I gave his cleric the +2 reflex save bonus, as per the description. It wasn't enough.