Dear Mr. Williams,
There have been lengthy discussions revolving around the Mind Blank spell on the ENWorld messageboards.
Some people have too much time on their hands, eh?
You recently answered a question regarding the Mind Blank spell vs. the effects of True Strike, stating that Mind Blank does not affect True Strike. Many people resting on both sides of the issue we're hoping you could offer an explanation as to why it does not.
True strike doesn't reveal anything about a particular creature, so mind blank has no effect on the spell.
In addition, there have been questions raised concerning how Mind Blank functions in conjunction with other spells. For example, lets say a wizard casts Mind Blank and Improved Invisibility on himself. Does the invisibilty now count as part of the caster, or is it considered a seperate entity in regards to spells like See Invisibility?
Mind blank is not effective against see invisibility (non detection is). Mind blank protects against devices and spells that detect, influence, or read emotions or thoughts. And against scrying, which is magical information gathering conducted remotely. See invisibility is not scrying.
In other words, is the Mind Blanked/Invisible wizard protected from See Invisibility? Detect Magic? True Seeing?
No in all three cases.
What about magic equipment and weapons the caster is carrying... do the same conditions apply?
See previous answer.
In short, if you could offer up a more detailed and comprehensive
explanation of Mind Blank and the protections it does or does not afford (beyond what is provided in the PHB), it would be much appreciated.
See previous answers.
Skip Williams
RPG R&D
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