Using a Scroll, still need Somatic Component?

RUMBLETiGER

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I can't find the RAW that explains this, although I'm sure it's someplace obvious. If casting a spell from a scroll that has a somatic component, do you still need the hand free etc., do you still need to actively do the somatic gesture to cast the spell?
 

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I can't find the RAW that explains this, although I'm sure it's someplace obvious. If casting a spell from a scroll that has a somatic component, do you still need the hand free etc., do you still need to actively do the somatic gesture to cast the spell?

Spell Completion
This is the activation method for scrolls. A scroll is a spell that is mostly finished. The preparation is done for the caster, so no preparation time is needed beforehand as with normal spellcasting. All that’s left to do is perform the finishing parts of the spellcasting (the final gestures, words, and so on). To use a spell completion item safely, a character must be of high enough level in the right class to cast the spell already. If he can’t already cast the spell, there’s a chance he’ll make a mistake. Activating a spell completion item is a standard action and provokes attacks of opportunity exactly as casting a spell does.
 

Spell Completion
This is the activation method for scrolls. A scroll is a spell that is mostly finished. The preparation is done for the caster, so no preparation time is needed beforehand as with normal spellcasting. All that’s left to do is perform the finishing parts of the spellcasting (the final gestures, words, and so on). To use a spell completion item safely, a character must be of high enough level in the right class to cast the spell already. If he can’t already cast the spell, there’s a chance he’ll make a mistake. Activating a spell completion item is a standard action and provokes attacks of opportunity exactly as casting a spell does.
Thank you! I figured it was someplace obvious. I'll XP you as soon as I am able.
 





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