Shield Other Maximum Targets?

[takasi]

Can you cast Shield Other multiple times on multiple targets?

Is the ring for the spell focus considered magical? Does it take up one of the two magical ring slots?

 

[mvincent]

Can you cast Shield Other multiple times on multiple targets?

Yes

Is the ring for the spell focus considered magical?

Not by itself, no

Does it take up one of the two magical ring slots?

No

 

[Bad Paper]

The remaining issue is whether the same ring can be used as a focus for multiple spells. I allow it, but I imagine there may be people who would not. Their clerics run around all bling-ed out with platinum.

 

[Stalker0]

I say, if you want to take the heat for 6 guys that's fine by me. One fireball, and your taking 4x normal damage!!

 

[mvincent]

The remaining issue is whether the same ring can be used as a focus for multiple spells.

I don't see any rule against it.

 

[mvincent]

I say, if you want to take the heat for 6 guys that's fine by me.

Excellent use for a troll cohort ; )

 

[takasi]

Thanks guys. Can you wear the ring on your toes?

 

[mvincent]

Can you wear the ring on your toes?

I see no rule against it.

 

[frankthedm]

Thanks guys. Can you wear the ring on your toes?

As long as the rings are a pair, it is cool. Now in my game, if someone wears the ring on thier breeding appendage, they are getting stunned for one round each time they take damage from the spell.

Focus: A pair of platinum rings (worth at least 50 gp each) worn by both you and the warded creature.

BTW, anyone see a problem, balanace wise, letting a wizard being able to cast this spell? I had a Fighter/Abjurer in my game whose player made a compelling argument there were not a lot a ways to protect his allies at the lower level spell slots. It did not seem broken and it was kinda fun rending his HP through less protected allies. Just wondering if anybody forsees any problem with arcanists casting shield other. [besides dead arcanists]

 

[IndyPendant]

As a point of interest, I allow a set of rings to be made, each 50gp, that allow the caster to choose which ringbearer gains the benefit of the spell. (i.e. if there are four total party members, the cleric does not need to wear 3 rings.) However, all the rings need to be manufactured as a set for that to work. (So no adding rings later.)

That is a house rule though.