Category Archives: DnD 5e FAQs

So, the above is a merging of 2 abilities that affect whether a creature has advantage or disadvantage on a saving throw. Let’s start by getting the specifics of each ability: Heightened spell: Heightened spell is a form of meta magic that can be applied to a spell to incur disadvantage on a saving throwContinue reading “Can a clockwork soul sorcerer combine restore balance and heightened spell?”

Wizards can wear pretty much any Armor type they like, however, as standard, they are not proficient in any armor type. In past editions, wizard spellcasting was restricted when wearing armour, however, in D&D 5e, this has changed a bit. Instead, you cannot cast spells when wearing armor you aren’t proficient with as well asContinue reading “What Armor Can Wizards Wear in DnD 5e?”

No you don’t. While misty step does move you out of reach of an opponent which would typically would provoke an attack of opportunity, the rules explicitly state that when teleporting, you don’t provoke an attack of opportunity: “You can avoid provoking an opportunity attack by taking the Disengage action. You also don’t provoke an opportunity attackContinue reading “Does Casting Misty Step Provoke an Attack of Opportunity in DnD 5e?”

The Player’s Handbook states the following when it comes to holding your breath: “A creature can hold its breath for a number of minutes equal to 1 + its Constitution modifier (minimum of 30 seconds).When a creature runs out of breath or is choking, it can survive for a number of rounds equal to itsContinue reading “How Does Holding your Breath Work in DnD 5e?”

No you can’t. The reason this is asked is because some players want their character to have multiple subclasses from the same class (like a bard from the college of lore and the college of swords). Unfortunately, the Player’s Handbook is quite clear on this. It states: “With this rule, you have the option ofContinue reading “Can you multiclass into the same class in DnD 5e?”

Yes you can, but only if the spell states its duration as a bonus action. As with levelled spells, cantrips must be cast with the type of action stated in the spell’s description. If the casting time is stated as a bonus action, then you can cast it as a bonus action, if the castingContinue reading “Can you cast a cantrip as a bonus action in DnD 5e?”

Yes you can. The Player’s Handbook specifically identifies casting a spell as one of the action types you can ready. There are a few important rules to be aware of when readying a spell which we’ve quoted from the Player’s Handbook (also found in the SRD) below: “When you ready a spell, you cast itContinue reading “Can you ready a spell in DnD 5e?”

Most playable races are medium in size, but a few are small. Unfortunately, the rules that affect small creatures are scattered around the Player’s Handbook. In this FAQ, I’ll bring all these rules together so you know what advantages and limitations you have if you play a small character. First of all, a creature isContinue reading “What are the rules for being small in DnD 5e?”

No, as a principle, druids refuse to wear metal armor as they consider it a symbol of the civilisation they eschew. The Player’s Handbook and SRD state: “Light armor, medium armor, shields (druids will not wear armor or use shields made of metal)” Player’s Handbook Of course, while you can’t wear metal armor, you canContinue reading “Can druids wear metal armor in DnD 5e?”

Yes, you can. The polymorph spell in the Player’s Handbook and SRD states the following: “This spell transforms a creature that you can see within range into a new form.” Player’s Handbook As you are a creature and you can see yourself, you can also cast polymorph on yourself. Some questions do arise over whetherContinue reading “Can you polymorph yourself in DnD 5e?”

Working out if you hit a target requires a bit of fairly simple math. Here’s what you need to do: To put the calculation in a formula: Attack roll + ability score modifier + proficiency bonus + other bonuses = attack score If your attack score is equal to or higher than the AC ofContinue reading “How do you calculate if you hit in DnD 5e?”

Yes, you can. The rules in the Player’s Handbook and SRD state that: Once per turn, you can deal an extra 1d6 damage to one creature you hit with an attack if you have advantage on the attack roll. Player’s Handbook The important thing here is that this is once per turn, not once perContinue reading “Can you use sneak attack with an opportunity attack in DnD 5e?”