@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
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Does attacking 2 handed negate shield’s bonus to AC?
@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
If the PCs win initiative, can the dragon use legendary actions before his first turn?
@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
Not clear on meaning of ‘initiative count 20′ for lair actions
@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 lair action? nope – the lair is basically a separate entity that activates each round on 20
— Mike Mearls (@mikemearls) September 10, 2014
@jeffstrain say green dragon w/lair action rolls initiative and gets a 12. DM counts down initiative as normal, on 20 lair action activates
— Mike Mearls (@mikemearls) September 10, 2014
@jeffstrain dragon then goes on 12, repeat each round
— Mike Mearls (@mikemearls) September 10, 2014
@mikemearls It’s ‘counts down initiative’ that’s throwing me. You roll initiative once per combat, right? Do you mean the 20th turn?
— Jeff Strain (@jeffstrain) September 10, 2014
@jeffstrainAh! Just got it! The lair effectively rolls a 20 for purposes of determining initiative, and acts separately from the creature. bingo
— Mike Mearls (@mikemearls) September 10, 2014
@jeffstrain blah – probably one for the FAQ.
— Mike Mearls (@mikemearls) September 10, 2014
Can the arcane/druidic focus staff double as a quarterstaff?
@GamerJosh @JeremyECrawfordCan the arcane/druidic focus staff double as a quarterstaff? yes
— Mike Mearls (@mikemearls) September 9, 2014
Can a wizard move 90 feet in a turn with Expeditious Retreat by double dashing?
@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
Does a Ranger’s companion heal on short and long rests
@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
Rogue firing at someone with enemy within 5 ft gets crit but if ranged, target gets cover bonus to AC as well?
@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