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So the staff of Miracles says “ the wielder is ALWAYS under the effect of the Death Ward Spell”. Does that mean every time someone who is attuned to it drops to zero HP they go to 1?

What happens when a beholder is "forcecaged"? Forcecage creates a: An immobile, Invisible, cube-shaped prison composed of magical force springs into existence around an area you choose within range. The prison can be a cage or a solid box as you choose. And a Beholder's disentegration beam...

I rarely play games above 12th level but when I do, this spell is like the most common one cast. I have some questions..... Once it's cast, if the target is COMPLETELY in the 10X10 or 20X20 area, the target is just kinda trapped right? One way out is to teleport (or other teleportation...

Sorry if this has been asked before but my initial search came up empty. I am looking for some glass cannons (high damage, low ac and hp) monsters tonight for some real quick encounters. The parts is 3-5th level so thinking CR 1-2. I already have some quickling hijinks planned!

Does sharpshooter work with nets and other thrown weapons? If so, a character can take a -5 penalty to attack, attack from 15’ away, and do 10 damage + restrain on a hit right?

Whip Master • Once per turn when you hit with an attack using a whip, the target must succeed on a Dexterity saving throw (DC 8 + your proficiency bonus + your Dexterity modifier) or be tripped and knocked...

I am playing a thief that because of his backstory, I can’t use metal equipment. That seems like a pretty big penalty to me. Is it “balanced” to just get a free feat at 1st level?

I often run encounters as an open end skill challenge. A problem will come up like, "what are the orc's planning?" and we make skill checks. Success produce information and sometimes mechanical bonuses, failures produce information but mechanical penalties. For example, I ran a game...

I’ve always thought as Imps as mischievous little buggers. In a game I am running tonight , they have managed to buy a bunch of people and have them caged up. I think the PCs might try to rescue them, but I am at a loss for what would guard them. Any ideas would be welcome. Even if it’snot a...

What are some examples of monsters that are Glass Cannons (high damage, low ac and/or hp) in 5e? I am thinking of thinks like the Flame Skull (AC 13, HP 40, cast cast fireball and other damage spells).

Ok, I made kinuva a quirky character who I am hell bent on making Blade Ward be effective. My current strategy is (one per rest) use my longtooth shifter ability: Shifting Feature_APT While shifted, you can use your fangs to make an unarmed strike as a bonus action. If you hit, you can deal...

I am looking for spells that have a visible light effect. Right now all I can think of are: Color Spray Prismatic Spray Light/Continual Light Faerie Fire Dancing Light Moonbeam what am i missing?

https://www.dandwiki.com/wiki/OGC:Intuitive_Diviner_(5e_Feat) Intuitive Diviner Prerequisites: Wisdom 13 or higher Your supernal insight originates from the hidden depths of your mind, and reaches into hidden realities. You learn any two divination spells of 1st level or higher from the wizard...

Lightning Lure A spell from Sword Coast Adventure's Guide Evocation Level: Cantrip Casting time: 1 Action Range: 15 feet Components: V Duration: Instantaneous You create a lash of lightning energy that strikes at one creature of your choice that you can see within range. The target must succeed...

I am thinking about running a modified Nightmare in a game against 10-12th level characters. They are only CR 3 but I thought this ability was neat and could be challenging: Ethereal Stride. The nightmare and up to three willing creatures within 5 feet of it magically enter the Ethereal Plane...

I am playing around with replacing cantrips with another mechanic and wanted some opinions on if this was close to "balanced". In a nut shell, I want to swap the unlimited use of a cantrip for being able to situationally use a cantrip as a reaction. Something like this: Replace...

I am looking to add some glyphs and wards in tonight’s game with effects or spells we don’t normally use. What spells have you never seen used in game play? We play 5e but I can convert old spells....

Could you cast stone shape and surround a creature in a 5’ block do stone? If the creature is less than 5’ tall would it have to use the “hold your breath” rules?

If a monk/druid cast Primal Savagery: You channel primal magic to cause your teeth or fingernails to sharpen, ready to deliver a corrosive attack. Make a melee spell attack against one creature within 5 feet of you. On a hit, the target takes 1d10 acid damage. After you make the attack, your...

I am running an encounter with pirates tonight and want them to play out more complicated than a bag of it points. I am looking for suggestions to give them neat, special attacks or abilities. Currently my list is: 1. Using a net to restrain 2. Lifting up the eye patch to show a mangled eye...