A firbolg PC casts Booming Blade then uses hidden step to go invisible…

April 10, 2026Zoltar Leave a comment

@JeremyECrawford Can you settle a heated discussion, please? A firbolg PC casts booming blade then uses hidden step to go invisible. The creature that is hit with booming blade moves away and thus takes damage. Does hidden step deactivate?

— Nathaniel Mosher (@RubiksMoose) February 1, 2018

So it doesn’t matter if a spell/effect is initiated by you before hidden step was activated? As long as you make a creature do a saving throw or attack or roll damage for any reason then hidden step ends? That’s correct.

— Jeremy Crawford (@JeremyECrawford) February 1, 2018

Are Booming blade and Green-flame blade part of the attack action?

April 4, 2026Zoltar Leave a comment

@mikemearls @JeremyECrawford are booming blade and green-flame blade part of the attack action, or do they replace it? It's worded vaguely.

— Nathaemius Varrowe (@dmvarrowe69) January 30, 2016

You use the Cast a Spell action to cast a spell, including a cantrip. #DnD https://t.co/L4KG2az7Bt

— Jeremy Crawford (@JeremyECrawford) January 30, 2016

Will Booming Blade trigger before the Sentinel feature takes effect?

March 14, 2026Zoltar Leave a comment

@chopkins779Will booming blade trigger before the Sentinel feature takes effect? Opportunity attacks happen just before they leave reach. i believe the creature then takes damage, unless it opts to stop moving immediately and stay in your reach

— Mike Mearls (@mikemearls) January 30, 2016

@chopkins779 When is booming blade’s effect triggered? Does the creature have to expend a full 5 feet of movement? essentially, yes. that's enough to move from one spot to another for game purposes

— Mike Mearls (@mikemearls) January 30, 2016

Animated shield and bladesinging

February 27, 2026Zoltar 1 Comment

@mikemearls Do you think using an animated shield counts as wielding it for the purposes of bladesong armor restrictions? #dnd #scag #dmg

— Andrew Cole (@andrewphillipc1) January 21, 2016

Yes – you have a free hand, but still need to use tactics that account for it. https://t.co/rERM0lDUpV

— Mike Mearls (@mikemearls) January 21, 2016

Is the attack made as part of Booming Blade magical?

February 21, 2026Zoltar 2 Comments

@JeremyECrawford Is the attack made as part of Booming Blade magical? It's delivered as part of a spell, but has its "usual effects" and is a prerequisite for the spell to work.

— Armando Doval (@armando_doval) November 8, 2017

The booming blade spell isn't intended to make the required weapon attack magical. #DnD https://t.co/kFDRhuU8nj

— Jeremy Crawford (@JeremyECrawford) November 8, 2017

Swashbuckler 3rd level casting Greenflame Blade – does it work with Fancy Footwork?

February 3, 2026Zoltar Leave a comment

@JeremyECrawford Swashbuckler 3rd level casting Greenflame Blade – does it work with Fancy Footwork?

— FailedHorroCzech (@LowWisdomCzech) September 13, 2017

The Fancy Footwork feature works with melee attacks. It doesn't specify weapon or spell attacks, so it works with either. #DnD https://t.co/l6UmcEfFTr

— Jeremy Crawford (@JeremyECrawford) September 13, 2017

Purple Dragon Knight for a Spelljammer

January 15, 2026Zoltar Leave a comment

@JeremyECrawford @mikemearls How would you re-skin a Purple Dragon Knight for a Spelljammer campaign?

— sebastian ferguson (@gaaran00b) December 14, 2015

A Purple Dragon Knight could simply board a space-bound ship on Toril and take to the stars. #DnD https://t.co/ats4Ra880l

— Jeremy Crawford (@JeremyECrawford) December 24, 2015

Can a tome pact warlock combine the Shillelagh and Green-Flame Blade

December 25, 2025Zoltar Leave a comment

@mpetruzzCan a tome pact warlock combine the shillelagh cantrip with green flame blade? Hellfire burning magic staff combo #dnd Yes.

— Jeremy Crawford (@JeremyECrawford) December 4, 2015

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A firbolg PC casts Booming Blade then uses hidden step to go invisible…

Are Booming blade and Green-flame blade part of the attack action?

Will Booming Blade trigger before the Sentinel feature takes effect?

Animated shield and bladesinging

Is the attack made as part of Booming Blade magical?

Swashbuckler 3rd level casting Greenflame Blade – does it work with Fancy Footwork?

Purple Dragon Knight for a Spelljammer

Can a tome pact warlock combine the Shillelagh and Green-Flame Blade

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