1,119
editsAd placeholder
D&D 5e spell changes: Difference between revisions
Jump to navigation
Jump to search
m
→General
(Added general info about changes to range, duration and spellcasting time.) |
m (→General) |
||
| Line 12: | Line 12: | ||
* No spells have a '''material component'''. There are no component pouches or spellcasting foci in the game. | * No spells have a '''material component'''. There are no component pouches or spellcasting foci in the game. | ||
:* To cast spells from the [[Bard]] spell list, Bards either use their equipped musical instrument or whistle. This visually acts as a spellcasting focus. | :* To cast spells from the [[Bard]] spell list, Bards either use their equipped musical instrument or whistle. This visually acts as a spellcasting focus. | ||
* All spells have a spellcasting time of a single Action, Bonus Action or Reaction. Some spells that have a longer spellcasting time in D&D 5e have been modified so that they cannot be cast in combat. | * All spells have a spellcasting time of a single Action, Bonus Action or Reaction. Some spells that have a longer spellcasting time in D&D 5e have been modified so that they cannot be cast in combat. | ||
* Combat areas tend to have a large amount of verticality, but are rather small in horizontal size. This has led to many spells having a reduced range, often 60 ft. | * Combat areas tend to have a large amount of verticality, but are rather small in horizontal size. This has led to many spells having a reduced range, often 60 ft. | ||
* All spell durations are either until taking a Long Rest, or are measured in rounds (up to 10 rounds). | * All spell durations are either until taking a Long Rest, or are measured in rounds (up to 10 rounds). | ||
** Most spells with a duration of more than one minute in D&D 5e have been modified to last until taking a Long Rest. | ** Most spells with a duration of more than one minute in D&D 5e have been modified to last until taking a Long Rest. | ||
* Spell scrolls can be used by any character, regardless of their Intelligence score, level or class. No ability check is needed to successfully cast a scroll. | |||
=== Reaction Spells === | === Reaction Spells === | ||
When choosing whether to use a reaction spell, players have access to a lot more information than they normally would in D&D 5e. For example: | When choosing whether to use a reaction spell, players have access to a lot more information than they normally would in D&D 5e. For example: | ||