@jeffstrainHola from SF. If I use Ready to make an attack with a reaction, can I also take an associated bonus action e.g. Flury of Blows? technically no, but in most cases it’s OK. As DM I’d adjudicate it on a per case basis. Some combos can be bogus.
— Mike Mearls (@mikemearls) October 4, 2014
Can a Monk use a quarterstaff 2-handed and get a bonus unarmed strike?
Can a monk use a quarterstaff 2-handed and get a bonus unarmed strike? also, does the unarmed strike add dexterity mod to dmg?
@CoreyBatieCan a monk use a quarterstaff 2-handed and get a bonus unarmed strike? also, does the unarmed strike add dexterity mod to dmg? I’d allow it – monk in my game yesterday described it as a kick or headbutt
— Mike Mearls (@mikemearls) October 4, 2014
Does a spectator’s spell reflection work against area spells?
@pukunui81Does a spectator’s spell reflection work against area spells? The text doesn’t say it has to be the target. It just has to save. I'd rule it needs to be a spell that specifically targets the spectator, so not an AOE.
— Mike Mearls (@mikemearls) October 3, 2014
Alternative Arcane Archer
@Skippy_E Hey “Double M” I want to play an arcane archer. You scrapped the feat from the playtest. Any suggestions? eldritch knight captures the basics – its abilities apply to any weapon attack, so it includes ranged ones
— Mike Mearls (@mikemearls) October 3, 2014
Does the paladin’s Great Weapon Fighting style apply to the damage dice gained from Divine Smite?
@luminapinaDoes the paladin’s Great Weapon Fighting style apply to the radiant damage dice gained from Divine Smite? #dnd No – I'd rule the benefit applies only to the weapon's damage dice.
— Mike Mearls (@mikemearls) October 3, 2014
Does Sentinel happen BEFORE or AFTER resolving the triggering attack?
@Ariamythe @JeremyECrawfordDoes Sentinel happen BEFORE or AFTER resolving the triggering attack? @mikemearls and @JeremyECrawford, thanks in advance for clarifying. I'd say it's before – it's similar to an opportunity attack; that triggers before the creature leaves your reach
— Mike Mearls (@mikemearls) October 5, 2014
@mikemearls @JeremyECrawford Would that extend to all reactions then? Are all reactions occurring before the event they are reacting to?
— Alison Hudson (@Ariamythe) October 5, 2014
@mikemearls @JeremyECrawford I just need to know as a DM when reactions happen. Opportunity attacks specifically say before.
— Alison Hudson (@Ariamythe) October 5, 2014
@mikemearls @JeremyECrawford These
can be life or death situations for the PC being attacked. Leaving it up to DM Fiat seems shifty.
— Alison Hudson (@Ariamythe) October 5, 2014
@Ariamythe @JeremyECrawford it depends on the reaction – readied actions specifically occur after the trigger
— Mike Mearls (@mikemearls) October 5, 2014
@Ariamythe @JeremyECrawford sentinel's design intent is to protect other PCs, so in that case should be before
— Mike Mearls (@mikemearls) October 5, 2014
What’s the sense in giving a Demilich 80 HP making it vulnerable to Power word kill?
@IgorRuffinengo Hello: what’s the sense in giving a Demilich (CR 20 in lair) 80 HP making it vulnerable to one shot spells like Power word: kil? think of tomb of horrors – demilich isn't too tough if you know how to handle it and avoid traps that protect it
— Mike Mearls (@mikemearls) October 4, 2014
@IgorRuffinengo as a comparison, its AC and hp are like tissue paper to a lvl 20 fighter who action surges
— Mike Mearls (@mikemearls) October 4, 2014
@mimaleadtheway demiliches rely on traps and guardians to protect them – vulnerable if you get them alone or avoid their protective measures
— Mike Mearls (@mikemearls) October 4, 2014
When doing a concentration save is Magic Missile considered the source, or each missile?
@KenVanBooven @JeremyECrawfordWhen doing a concentration save vs damage is Magic Missile considered the source, or each missile? one source
— Mike Mearls (@mikemearls) October 2, 2014