Rules clarification

Aug 19, 2024 12:05 pm

In 5e most spells are designed to only hurt creatures. This list of spells is probably helpful to those who want to try to damage objects by magic.
Damaging objects by weapon attack are covered in this thread above

thorsman99

Aug 19, 2024 12:10 pm

Rules clarification

Got it. Amending entry.

DM

GreyWord

Dec 19, 2024 6:58 am

Rules clarification

GreyWord says:

In 5e most spells are designed to only hurt creatures. This list of spells is probably helpful to those who want to try to damage objects by magic.
Damaging objects by weapon attack are covered in this thread above

@thorsman99 please read that again, I'm going to stay consistent with this ruling. Ray of frost can't target cauldron or destroy an object. You will need to throw/hurl/swing/etc something at it

thorsman99

Dec 19, 2024 8:51 am

Rules clarification

Ack. Sorry for old brain. Will adjust.

badbaron

Dec 19, 2024 10:08 pm

Rules clarification

The spell list is about damaging a carried or worn object but we are applying it to all objects? That means spells like Spiritual Weapon and Eldritch Blast don't damage objects like cauldrons even though they are force magic if I understand you correctly so I guess I go try to beat on it.

DM

GreyWord

Dec 20, 2024 5:16 am

Rules clarification

The list is just a useful resource. What I ask you is to read your spell description. Fire bolt say

Quote:

You hurl a mote of fire at a creature or object within range.

While Eldritch Blast for example say

Quote:

A beam of crackling energy streaks toward a creature within range

badbaron

Dec 20, 2024 1:42 pm