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  • \$\begingroup\$ Hi, I'm not sure about this because it says "as if you were concentrating on a spell" and otherwise, why mention it. It could just work like a spell that requires no concentration and cannot be broken by damage like the 1st-level spell "Longstrider". \$\endgroup\$ Commented Dec 25, 2025 at 7:51
  • \$\begingroup\$ @Senmurv Because there is no other method by which to refer to concentration- the only rules defining concentration at all are in the Spellcasting section in chapter 10, and every concentration saving throw in the game is either made during spellcasting or "as if you were casting a spell," but nowhere in the rules for concentration does it say that "as if you were concentrating on a spell" changes the thing being concentrated on into a spell, which is the qualification for War Caster. 1/1 \$\endgroup\$ Commented Dec 25, 2025 at 14:51
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    \$\begingroup\$ In all instances of the game, "as if you were concentrating on a spell" is an additional requirement that includes a chance to lose focus on a thing - a potential risk. It is never written just "as if you were concentrating," and isn't a buff to the ability that qualifies it for other bonuses. 2/2 \$\endgroup\$ Commented Dec 25, 2025 at 14:53
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    \$\begingroup\$ +1. "There is no other method by which to refer to concentration." You're right, and fortunately it was cleared up in 2024 thanks to the Rules Glossary. For people coming here: see, for example, the 2024 War Caster feat or the 2024 Barbarian's Rage. \$\endgroup\$ Commented Dec 25, 2025 at 22:46