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<blockquote data-quote="Pjack" data-source="post: 6736006" data-attributes="member: 8641">First off, how is the bow being carried? If it's slung around the enemy's shoulder, I don't see any way Mage Hand could tug it loose. Whereas if it's hanging off the enemy's back and not tied to anything, it seems reasonable that Mage Hand could lift it.I'd allow the enemy a Dexterity saving throw to see if they can grab the bow back before the Mage Hand floats away with it. I'd set the DC at the caster's spell save DC. Depending on the circumstances, I might give the enemy Advantage or Disadvantage on the save. For example, if the Wizard is trying to be particularly sneaky about the theft and rolled a great Dexterity (Stealth) check, I'd probably give the enemy Disadvantage on the save. [EDIT] Also, if the enemy doesn't have any hands free, they might not want to drop what they're carrying to grab the bow.My personal guideline for adjudicating rules is, &quot;would this be fair if the tables were turned?&quot; If it was an enemy wizard trying to snag a PCs bow with Mage Hand, I think it would be fair to handle it the same way.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="Pjack, post: 6736006, member: 8641"] First off, how is the bow being carried? If it's slung around the enemy's shoulder, I don't see any way Mage Hand could tug it loose. Whereas if it's hanging off the enemy's back and not tied to anything, it seems reasonable that Mage Hand could lift it. I'd allow the enemy a Dexterity saving throw to see if they can grab the bow back before the Mage Hand floats away with it. I'd set the DC at the caster's spell save DC. Depending on the circumstances, I might give the enemy Advantage or Disadvantage on the save. For example, if the Wizard is trying to be particularly sneaky about the theft and rolled a great Dexterity (Stealth) check, I'd probably give the enemy Disadvantage on the save. [EDIT] Also, if the enemy doesn't have any hands free, they might not want to drop what they're carrying to grab the bow. My personal guideline for adjudicating rules is, "would this be fair if the tables were turned?" If it was an enemy wizard trying to snag a PCs bow with Mage Hand, I think it would be fair to handle it the same way. [/QUOTE]

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