@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, […]

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 […]

@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

@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

@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

@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 […]

@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, […]

@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