@JeremyECrawford can Blessing of the Forge effect a shield?
— TJA (@Nay_a_no_mi) March 16, 2018
Blessing of the Forge works on a suit of armor or a simple or martial weapon, not a shield. #DnD https://t.co/DtxnRFWONe
— Jeremy Crawford (@JeremyECrawford) March 16, 2018
@mikemearls need a ruling. Can I use pact magic to use divine smite?
— Gary Ricker (@glricker44) November 24, 2014
What about Eldritch Smite (XGtE) – that specifies a Warlock Spell Slot – but can I use my Paladin Slots as well? Eldritch Smite works only with the slots you get from Pact Magic.
— Jeremy Crawford (@JeremyECrawford) January 1, 2018
Eldritch Smite works only with the slots you get from Pact Magic.
— Jeremy Crawford (@JeremyECrawford) January 1, 2018
@JeremyECrawford Why is an Adamantine Armor a magical item while a Adamantine Weapon is just one made with a diferent material?
— Gabriel Cian (@Rankaquion) January 31, 2018
Adamantine is a material, with which you can make weapons, armor, frying pans, bunny sculptures, fence posts, and more. There is also a magic item called adamantine armor. The existence of that magic item doesn't erase the fact that other things can be made with adamantine. #DnD https://t.co/E38DILb4VX
— Jeremy Crawford (@JeremyECrawford) January 31, 2018
@JeremyECrawford Greetings! "Orcish Fury" from Xanathar's Guide is a bit confusing when it comes to crits. It's worded exactly like the Half-Orc "Savage Attacks" which adds one additional die, but it also mentions "Extra damage", like Sneak Attack does. Does it double on crit? pic.twitter.com/w2CSd44v5B
— Blooey (@MarkleHat) February 17, 2018
When you score a critical hit, you get to roll the attack's damage dice an additional time. If the attack involves extra dice—from a feature like Orcish Fury or Sneak Attack—you roll those an additional time too. #DnD https://t.co/xqrbUDkulN
— Jeremy Crawford (@JeremyECrawford) February 17, 2018
@JeremyECrawford While you've clarified that dealing extra damage (via ability modifier or class feature) with a net is impossible since it has no damage to begin with what about replacing the damage (which is "-") with a monk weapon's damage die as a kensei weapon?
— David Coffron (@dcoffron) December 12, 2017
A kensei weapon can't have the special property. A net has the special property, so it can't be a kensei weapon. #DnD https://t.co/Iiud34trwj
— Jeremy Crawford (@JeremyECrawford) December 12, 2017
@JeremyECrawford Can rangers use Ruby of the War Mage? All it seems to require is a spellcaster and can't seem to find any rules in PHB that would make it so they can't.
— Peter Edwards (@peteed1985) January 28, 2018
Ruby of the war mage, a magic item in Xanathar's Guide to Everything, requires attunement by a spellcaster. Rangers are spellcasters. Rangers can therefore use the item. In fact, we designed the item with spellcasters like rangers and eldritch knights in mind. #DnD https://t.co/ZroKGQMEa3
— Jeremy Crawford (@JeremyECrawford) January 29, 2018
Yeah, that was my interpretation when someone asked on the AL Fb: a ranger doesn’t have “Spellcasting focus” in its Spellcasting feature so there aren’t rules allowing rangers to sub a focus for M components. Interesting.
— Pete Griffith (@pedr) January 29, 2018
The magic item creates an exception. Notice that the class feature is not given as a prerequisite.
— Jeremy Crawford (@JeremyECrawford) January 29, 2018
I’m curious why you think it might not work for bards.
— Jeremy Crawford (@JeremyECrawford) January 29, 2018
"Your magic comes from the heart and soul you pour into the performance of your music or oration." If there is no music…. there is no magic. I know it says you can use an instrument….most DM's I have played with rule it as a requirement.
— Beer Baron (@BeerBaronWA) January 29, 2018
Bards aren't required to play an instrument to cast their spells. If a bard was required to do so, that important fact would be stated in the bard's class features. #DnD https://t.co/BJYytptpUW
— Jeremy Crawford (@JeremyECrawford) January 29, 2018
It is assumed they can only use instruments due to the wording of the Spellcasting focus for Bards. It only states that the bard can use a musical instrument as a spell casting focus. And Adventuring gear Arcane focus, doesn’t mention that Bards can use it.
— Joshua lambert (@Jlambert384) January 29, 2018
A spell is cast using the components (V, S, or M) in the spell’s text. Being able to use a spellcasting focus means you have an alternative for the M component, provided the M has no cost specified and isn’t consumed. Using a focus isn’t required. #DnD https://t.co/IP0BcPIjix
— Jeremy Crawford (@JeremyECrawford) January 29, 2018
Because of this, it is assumed the only spellcasting foci spellcasters can use is what is listed under the class section of Spellcasting Focus.
— Joshua lambert (@Jlambert384) January 29, 2018
If a magic item says it lets you do something, you can do that thing, as long as you meet any requirements in the item. #DnD https://t.co/kFAe3EGbtw
— Jeremy Crawford (@JeremyECrawford) January 29, 2018
Okay, to settle a doubt ive had for so long: does a bard need to actually use a performance (ie: dance/song/oration/instrumental) to cast a spell, or can they just be know-it-alls who somehow picked up the secret knowledge of casting spells during their travels?
— Torbjørn, But With Longer Hair (@Tobbun) January 29, 2018
The general spellcasting rules tell you what is required to cast a spell (see chapter 10 of the PH). If your class required to you to do something additional—sing, dance, blow bubbles, make balloon animals, etc.—your class's spellcasting feature would tell you so. #DnD https://t.co/VhmrjdMY0p
— Jeremy Crawford (@JeremyECrawford) January 29, 2018
The story of your class—the music of the bard, the scholarship of the wizard, the religious rituals of the cleric, the ancient rites of the druids, etc.—can flavor how you describe your character's spellcasting, especially the V, S, and M components used. #DnD
— Jeremy Crawford (@JeremyECrawford) January 29, 2018
Correct me if I’m wrong, but I don’t believe Eldritch Knights can use Arcane FociAs I mention in the tweet you're responding to, the ruby of the war mage can be used by eldritch knights.
— Jeremy Crawford (@JeremyECrawford) January 30, 2018
@JeremyECrawford Hi Jeremy! Is the Barbarian Path of the Zealot's Divine Fury similar to a Rogue's Sneak Attack, in that it can be used as a reaction? Both have the same 'once a turn' mechanic, but are worded a bit differently.
— Karl (@KarlFromTheNet) February 12, 2018
Divine Fury works on your turn, not on anyone else's. The feature doesn't discriminate about how you deliver it, though: action, bonus action, or reaction. #DnD https://t.co/ZuhsI82IzU
— Jeremy Crawford (@JeremyECrawford) February 22, 2018
Hello, @JeremyECrawford ! Got a #dnd5e #question concerning my Christmas present Xanathar's Guide 😉: Are the magic item tables on page 135 intended for a certain number of PCs? Can't find the assumed number anywhere. Thx a lot in advance! Have a great 2018!
— phiL0co (@phiL0co) January 5, 2018
Funny that there’s so many monsters published that are straight up immune to Fighters and Rogues, then, since they’re expected to never acquire magical weapons. The section I referred to in Xanathar's Guide to Everything addresses that very issue.
— Jeremy Crawford (@JeremyECrawford) January 5, 2018
Oh absolutely, I run for a group of 9 players and am often accused of being a bit stingy with items. Having some kind of benchmark to set expectations against would be handy, but could quickly turn into a stick to beat the DM with I suppose. The magic item section in Xanathar's Guide gives you clear benchmarks for a campaign.
— Jeremy Crawford (@JeremyECrawford) January 5, 2018
So would the assumption be that a campaign with more players would have fewer items per capita? I appreciate that a lot of the assumptions in the game break down when there are more than 5 or 6 players!
— Tom Gielty (@GieltyTom) January 5, 2018
Treasure is a DM-controlled campaign tool. It's not an expected part of a character's progression. More PCs can mean fewer items per person, unless the DM wants to give out more items. See "Are Magic Items Necessary in a Campaign?" in Xanathar's Guide for more information. #DnD https://t.co/ia5MLduCxq
— Jeremy Crawford (@JeremyECrawford) January 5, 2018
In parts I agree, in parts I disagree (as a GM and player of 30 years play exp). Usually players expect that if one character gets an item at least in a "big part of the story" all characters get an item. Does not need in the same evening, but GMs should even it out.
— Steffen Häuser (@MagicSN1) January 6, 2018
The treasure rules assume a typical campaign (levels 1–20) generates 100 magic items—a mix of consumables and permanent items. Unless your party has more than 100 people in it, everyone has a chance to get something. See Xanathar’s Guide for more info. #DnD https://t.co/ddvfJD0U2o
— Jeremy Crawford (@JeremyECrawford) January 6, 2018
Hey, you’re right it does! I completely missed the ‘behind the design’ box with the underlying assumptions. Thanks for your patience!No problem!
— Jeremy Crawford (@JeremyECrawford) January 5, 2018
