Questions tagged [summoning]
For questions about summoning, which refers to the process of bringing an object or creature to the spellcaster via magic to aid them.
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D&D 3.5 Shadow Magic / Shadow Conjuration: Can an illusionist create a quasi-real shadow of ANY monster? Or only those on the summon monster lists?
An illusionist can make figments (images with sound) of pretty much anything, but if he wants to do real damage he must use Shadow Magic / Shadow Conjuration. In this area a Shadowcraft Illusionist ...
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Can You have More than One Homunculus Simultaneously Through Different Methods?
The spell, Create Homunculus, specifies the following:
You can have only one homunculus at a time. If you cast this spell while your homunculus lives, the spell fails.
However, the Homunculus ...
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Can a LG Cleric of Asmodeus summon a Bearded Devil?
A Cleric is alignment-restricted:
Alignment: A cleric's alignment must be within one step of her
deity's, along either the law/chaos axis or the good/evil axis (see
Additional Rules).
Asmodeus is a ...
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Obzedat Ghost summoning ability
Going to run some undead for a boss fight, and while I was looking through some potential bosses I found the Obzedat Ghost. They seemed pretty interesting, in particular this ability:
Convene the ...
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What animal does a Jorogumo summon?
I'm running an AP that calls out an encounter with a Jorogumo. This appears to be a spellcasting monster, and its absolute top level spell is a 7th level Summon. So it seems important to playing this ...
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When a Beast Master Ranger is incapacitated, who controls the primal companion?
Tasha's Cauldron of Everything's Primal Companion description says:
If you are incapacitated, the beast can take any action of its choice, not just Dodge.
Since it's a magically summoned primal ...
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What is the name of the animal that follows its master, and is also a figment of the master's imagination? [closed]
The animal follows its master, and is also a figment of the master's imagination. It can be re-summoned. I think you can see through its eyes.
What is its name?
And what animals can it be?
Also, what ...
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Can a summon monster type spell be made permanent?
Is there a RAW way to summon a monster of some variety and make it permanent? In my scenario I'm thinking of Oozes specifically, in case that makes a difference.
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How can an unwilling Elemental planar ruler be drawn into the Material Plane?
Gate would normally be the answer, but if the planar ruler is unwilling, they would prevent this spell from opening near them:
You conjure a portal linking an unoccupied space you can see within ...
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How long can you negotiate the price for service with a Planar Ally?
Planar Ally summons a creature for whose service the caster then negotiates. The spell states:
If you are unable to agree on a price for the creature's service, the
creature immediately returns to ...
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What happens when a non paladin casts a find steed spell from a ring of spell storing [duplicate]
A paladin casts Find Steed into a ring of Spell Storing.
Another character then casts the Find Steed spell from the ring.
The ring definition says that the spell uses the casting level, save DC etc of ...
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How should the encounter level calculated for creatures with Summon abilities?
When I write a campaign, I see most people will give an EL for every encounter they write. Basically, it would be equal to the encountered creature if that's an encounter with just one creature.
And ...
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Summoning the same creature so frequently that it starts gaining class level
Can summon spells be used to summon the same specific creatures repeatedly?
I see that RAW wise it is actually allowed to let a PC repeatly summons the same creature over and over again.
If a PC ...
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If a character with darkvision stands inside the magical darkness from a Tricksy Fey Spirit, can they attack faraway enemies with advantage?
The Tricksy Fey spirit can create a cube of magical darkness. Summon Fey (TCoE, p. 112):
Tricksy. The fey can fill a 5-foot cube within 5 feet of it with magical darkness, which lasts until the end ...
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Can the spell "Final Sacrifice" be used on the homunculus from the spell "Shadow Spy?"
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I am playing a 4th-level Tangible Dream (Emotional Acceptance) Psychic, preparing for the 5th level.
Weighing my options, Shadow Spy + Final Sacrifice could really put an immediate end to a ...
