Flamestrike
Legend
Why is the DM calling for a check here? This is what passive perception is for.
Guidance applies to passive checks as well.
Why is the DM calling for a check here? This is what passive perception is for.
The problem with shield is that it isn’t a problem until it’s used. How do you justify not attacking the Paladin when the base AC is similar to other characters but they can cast shield when needed.
it is only 'too late' if the DM chooses to say so... it is perfectly fine to avoid interrupting and when the bard and dm stop speaking add "I cast guidance"
I don't see how that can be.Guidance applies to passive checks as well.
I don't see how that can be.
Guidance effects an ability check of your choice. You can't choose to use a passive check. It just happens. In fact, they often happen without players ever knowing, if they fail.
Here’s how to determine a character’s total for a passive check:
10 + all modifiers that normally apply to the check
The specific clause is: "A passive check is a special kind of ability check".A passive check is still an ability check.
Warcaster makes this too easy to get round and dealing 9 points of damage to the enemy is less powerful than avoiding 9 points of damage to you.Shield cant be cast with hands full so it's less of a Problem with most Paladins firstly need access to it, want to burn slots on both it (and smites) and often use shields.
Warcaster makes this too easy to get round and dealing 9 points of damage to the enemy is less powerful than avoiding 9 points of damage to you.
Warcaster is a great feat, bonus to concentration, spells as AOO and weapon for somantic components. I don’t know why any martial caster wouldn’t take it!So now you've spend an ASI and obtained shield somewhere else (another ASI, or multiclassing).