Questions tagged [dnd-5e-2014]
For questions about Dungeons & Dragons 5th edition, an RPG published in 2014 by Wizards of the Coast. D&D 5e is a heroic fantasy RPG inspired by the mechanics and settings of all previous D&D editions. It was previously code-named D&D Next during the playtest period. (For questions about the 2024 revision of the D&D 5e rules, see the [dnd-5e-2024] tag.)
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How should I apply Cure Wounds to a Find Steed mount?
Find Steed (PHB, p. 240) states:
“If you cast a spell that targets only you, the spell can also target your steed.”
Cure Wounds is a touch spell targeting a single creature, so it appears to qualify—...
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What is the maximum number of damage types for a single attack?
This question made me wonder: what is the maximum number of different damage types you could have on a single attack?
All official source books allowed, and a party of up to five characters that can ...
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Grave touched affecting multiple damage types
The Undead Warlock's "Grave Touched" feature at L6, allows you to change the damage type of one of your attacks per turn to necrotic.
There are multiple posts around the internet that tell ...
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Magic item feedback: Karmic Ring
I enjoy creating magic items and any feedback you can provide helps me to do it better :) I don't want to spam this forum with items as I have quite a collection but I'll try to post one every week to ...
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If a creature with legendary actions is polymorphed, does it lose its legendary actions?
If a creature has legendary actions or lair actions, does it retain those actions if it becomes transformed by polymorph or similar spells?
The errata states the following is to be added legendary ...
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Pirate-themed items [closed]
I'm working on a few magic items because I love the creative process and would appreciate feedback from you guys - here are a few of my pirate-themed items:
Buccaneer's Eyepatch
wondrous item, common
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Can a familiar activate a spellwrought tattoo of Aura of Vitality? [duplicate]
My 9-level wizard would like to prepare his Tressym so that, during some tough fights (like the final encounter with the BBEG and his minions), the familiar could help the cleric in keeping the ...
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Could a Gelatinous Cube attune to a headband of intellect?
As the title states, could a Gelatinous Cube be fitted with a Headband of Intellect [or similar item] to become an intelligent, sentient party follower?
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Who gets to choose where a summoned familiar appears?
The spell find familiar says:
You gain the service of a familiar, a spirit that takes an animal form you choose: bat, cat, crab, frog (toad), hawk, lizard, octopus, owl, poisonous snake, fish (...
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How come Jeremy Crawford's rules comments are now deemed unreliable?
We do have a question on this site that explains that the rules explanations of Jeremy Crawford, the head designer of the D&D 5th Edition rules (both for 2014 and 2024), are not considered ...
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Can a Gazer using Telekinetic Ray throw a creature 30 feet up in the air?
I'd like to send a small group of Gazers (presented in "Volo's Guide to Monsters" and expanded in "Monsters of the Multiverse") against the group of PC, so I am trying to find a ...
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Can you store a summoning spell in a Glyph of Warding?
I've conjured (pun intended) a level 5 conjuration wizard build with many ambiguous rules and I want to make sure it works RAW before asking my DM if I can play it. What goes into the build:
High Elf ...
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Draconic Sorcerer - adding Charisma modifier?
I'm a Sorcerer with a Red Draconic Bloodline, so Fire is my Damage Type. Starting at 6th Level, I get Elemental Affinity, so when I cast a spell that does Fire Damage, I add my Charisma modifier to ...
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Two-Weapon Fighting as a Bonus Action with Unarmed Strike and Tavern Brawler Feat
In a recent one-shot I DMed one player came with a peculiar build1: a 2nd-level Bard, using his body as a drum, pretty strong, with an high CON score and the Tavern Brawler (TB) feat, which I report ...
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Want some critique and suggestions for a homebrew item I made for a 5e campaign
D&D Homebrew Item Review
Campaign: Ghost of Saltmarsh (2014 Ruleset) | Party Level: 6
Request: Balance assessment of item's curses vs. benefits and potential tweaks
Quip Lash
Type: Ring | Rarity: ...
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