Poison and touch attacks

[Dagger75]

I am almost positive this question has been asked before...

When you cast poison can you make a touch attack the same round???

I can see arguments both ways, whats the official ruling if any.

 

[AGGEMAM]

When you cast poison can you make a touch attack the same round???

Yes, like any other touch attack spell.

 

[0-hr]

It's like you get a "free" touch attack when you complete the casting. And of course, if that misses, you can try again next round - the spell isn't wasted if you miss the touch attack. The subsequent attacks, however, count as normal attacks (they aren't free).

 

[Dagger75]

Thats what I thought. Darn druid and cleric and there poison spell.

 

[Dr. Zoom]

When you cast poison can you make a touch attack the same round???

Yes. PH, page 125, Touch Spells in Combat.