@WolfHunter83The Restrained Condition allow casters to use Somatic component or not? The choise is up to the DM according to the situation? depends on situation and nature of restraint — Mike Mearls (@mikemearls) September 11, 2014
@thewissenMr. Mearls, does attacking 2 handed negate shield’s bonus to AC? Can I wear shield with 2 handed weapon? can't use shield and two hander – drop or stow it — Mike Mearls (@mikemearls) September 11, 2014
@GX_Sigma @jeffstrainIf the PCs win initiative, can the dragon use legendary actions before his first turn? do not believe so — Mike Mearls (@mikemearls) September 11, 2014
@jeffstrainNot clear on meaning of ‘initiative count 20 (losing all ties)’ for lair actions. treat it as if its initiative is 20, but it goes after anyone/thing that also has a 20 — Mike Mearls (@mikemearls) September 10, 2014 @jeffstrainSorry still not following. Does a creature need to roll initiative of 20 to use its […]
@GamerJosh @JeremyECrawfordCan the arcane/druidic focus staff double as a quarterstaff? yes — Mike Mearls (@mikemearls) September 9, 2014
@wachunga Can a wizard move 90 feet in a turn with Expeditious Retreat by double dashing? (or a rogue with Cunning Action etc) yes, believe so — Mike Mearls (@mikemearls) September 9, 2014
@zudensachendoes a Ranger’s companion heal on short and long rests, like a character, pls? yes – they use hit dice like characters — Mike Mearls (@mikemearls) September 9, 2014
@allenshock1also, rogue firing at someone with enemy within 5 ft gets crit but if ranged, target gets cover bonus to AC as well? yes, other creatures can provide cover, though DM adjudicates based on situatiob — Mike Mearls (@mikemearls) September 8, 2014
