Author: Azra Dark
Can a creature under the effects of polymorph have other spell effects on them, or are those game statistics also replaced by the those of the beast form?
Polymorph replaces only the target’s character sheet or stat block with the stat block of the chosen form. Other effects,…
If a creature under the effects of polymorph takes enough fire damage to revert to its true form and that form has fire resistance, does the true form take the full remaining damage or only half due to resistance?
When the creature reverts to its true form, any leftover damage is subject to that form’s damage resistances, if any.
Does a willing creature under the effects of polymorph have to take the mental stats of the new form?
Yes. Unless a spell tells you otherwise, its effect is no different for a willing creature than it is for…
Can you concentrate on a spell while transformed by polymorph?
You can’t cast spells while you’re transformed by polymorph, but nothing in the spell prevents you from concentrating on a…
Does planar binding summon the creature to be bound, or is that done separately?
Planar binding doesn’t summon a creature. It attempts to bind a creature that is within the spell’s range.
What happens to objects brought inside and left inside Mordenkainen’s magnificent mansion when the spell ends?
The intent is that the objects are ejected from the mansion when the spell ends and appear in unoccupied spaces…
Does moonbeam deal damage when you cast it? What about when its effect moves onto a creature?
The answer to both questions is no. Here’s some elaboration on that answer. Some spells and other game features create…
Misty step doesn’t say the caster can bring worn or carried equipment with them. Are they intended to leave everything, including their clothes, behind?
No, the caster’s worn and carried equipment are intended to go with them. Some teleportation effects do specify that you…
Could minor illusion create a fog cloud? If so, would shooting an arrow through it cancel the illusion?
An illusory object made by minor illusion is meant to be like a stool or a rock, not an atmospheric…
Can an object created with minor illusion move? For example, a wall sliding down a corridor?
An illusory object created by minor illusion doesn’t move. Compare to spells like major image and mislead, which talk about…
I find it confusing that the mage armor spell is named that when it doesn’t count as armor.
Some spells and class features have figurative, not literal, names. The text of the spell or class feature explains what…