D&D 5E Shield Master vs Two Weapon Fighting on a rogue

[Paul Farquhar]

Just pointing out throwing rocks would be an attack (IMO anyway...).

But, yes, you could have the Imp making a bunch of noise, kicking up dust, or whatever.

Also, the point about being within 5 feet was in response to throwing rocks, not something generally done within 5 feet.

All the Imp has to do is move within 5 feet of the target, use the "Help" action (however the DM or player narrates it), and then move away. It doesn't have to be visible to help. We are all agreeing on that I think.

Yes, I would rule that any use of the help action would revel the imp's approximate position to the target. The imp might try moving, but I would require them to make a stealth check and move at half speed in order for the target to not know their new location.

And intelligent creatures might well have the same invisibility countermeasures players would use.

 

[DND_Reborn]

Yes, I would rule that any use of the help action would revel the imp's approximate position to the target. The imp might try moving, but I would require them to make a stealth check and move at half speed in order for the target to not know their new location.

And intelligent creatures might well have the same invisibility countermeasures players would use.

Sure, all of that sounds perfectly reasonable. It is just that the Imp would still be invisible and a while ago your post implied you thought a creature had to be seen in order to distract another creature (e.g. the help action).

 

[Quartz]

That actually IS covered in the Sage Advice:

Allow me to cite Monty Python.


You may be hidden from sight but if the opponent knows you are there (like Mr Nesbitt) you're not actually concealed.