@dantedipasqualeDo Dragonborn Druids retain breath&resist in Wildshape? Can a caster use 2 spells in surprise round with the ready action? I would allow a dragonborn druid to retain those traits in beast form.
— Jeremy Crawford (@JeremyECrawford) September 27, 2014
When a D&D rule uses the word “can” it means you are able to do the thing
When a D&D rule uses the word "can"—as in "you can give high fives to up to three creatures within 5 feet of you"—it means you are able to do the thing. "Can" doesn't mean you must do it. #DnD
— Jeremy Crawford (@JeremyECrawford) November 11, 2020
But if you don’t, I’ll be really sad you left me hanging, bro. 😢 Here's one for you! 🖐️
— Jeremy Crawford (@JeremyECrawford) November 11, 2020
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A monk using a monk weapon with Dex is somehow mechanically different from him using a finesse weapon? How?
@calebrus44 @GunnerMcGrathA monk using a monk weapon with Dex is somehow mechanically different from him using a finesse weapon? How? A monk/rogue can use a monk weapon with Sneak Attack if that weapon has the finesse property.
— Jeremy Crawford (@JeremyECrawford) November 5, 2014
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I’ve got an action and an Action Surge. Can two one action spells be cast on one of my turns?
@IgnatiusJRiell @ironwizard13I’ve got an action and an Action Surge. Can two one action spells be cast on one of my turns? Action Surge gives you a second action, not a bonus action, so yes, you can use it to cast two spells.
— Jeremy Crawford (@JeremyECrawford) October 21, 2014
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To tweak a spell or ability, is it balanced to swap damage types?
@SethdeReus @mikemearlsto tweak a spell or ability, is it balanced to swap dam types – eg burning hands to cold/acid/psychic/raidant? Changing a spell’s damage type won’t unbalance it, but doing so changes how the spell affects certain targets.
— Jeremy Crawford (@JeremyECrawford) September 24, 2014
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I wasn’t aware that negative and positive energy are not considered magical. Would you apply the same rules to Negative Energy Flood?
I wasn't aware that negative and positive energy are not considered magical. Would you apply the same rules to Negative Energy Flood? Assuming magic only directs the energy itself, which would be unaffected by antimagic.
— Gilded (@GiIded) April 20, 2020
Positive & negative energy are part of the D&D multiverse's very fabric. For more information, see "Positive and Negative Planes" in the Player's Handbook (p. 300).
The negative energy flood spell is an example of magic using negative energy, just as fireball uses fire. #DnD https://t.co/MMn011Xkj9
— Jeremy Crawford (@JeremyECrawford) April 20, 2020
I’ll take that to mean that it follows the standard rules for spell effects in a magical field despite using negative energy. Thanks for the answers! That's correct. And you're welcome!
— Jeremy Crawford (@JeremyECrawford) April 20, 2020
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Dispel Magic is different in Starter Set to PHB. Which is correct?
@Morrus @mikemearlsDispel Magic is different in Starter Set to PHB. Which is correct? The version of dispel magic in the Player's Handbook and the Basic Rules is the correct one.
— Jeremy Crawford (@JeremyECrawford) September 8, 2014
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If a magic item casts a concentration spell does the PC have to concentrate on it?
@LexStarwalker If a magic item casts a concentration spell (e.g. bless – Necklace of Prayer Beads), does the PC have to concentrate on it?
Yes, unless the item says otherwise.
— Jeremy Crawford (@JeremyECrawford) June 3, 2015
@LexStarwalkerTotally get it from a game balance POV, but it seems odd from a conceptual POV. Any tips on how to coneptualize/explain it? The item is unlocking magical energy, but the item's user still needs to harness that energy.
— Jeremy Crawford (@JeremyECrawford) June 9, 2015
