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The Polearm Master feat (PHB, p. 168) says:
While you are wielding a glaive, halberd, pike, quarterstaff or spear, other creatures provoke an opportunity attack from you when they enter the reach you have with that weapon.
The War Caster feat (PHB, p. 170) says:
When a hostile creature's movement provokes an opportunity attack from you, you can use your reaction to cast a spell at the creature, rather than making an opportunity attack. The spell must have a casting time of 1 action and must target only that creature.
Assume that I'm a wizard, with both Polearm Master and War Caster, and I'm holding a staff of power (it's a magic quarterstaff).
Can I cast a spell (with a casting time of 1 action) as a reaction when a creature enters my quarterstaff's reach, targeting only that creature?
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Can you combine Polearm Master with War Caster to cast Booming Blade as enemies approach?
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Can Warlock with the Polearm Master and War Caster Feats cast Eldritch Blast as an Opportunity Attack while wearing a shield, RAW?
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The Polearm Master feat (PHB, p. 168) says:
While you are wielding a glaive, halberd, pike, quarterstaff or spear, other creatures provoke an opportunity attack from you when they enter the reach you have with that weapon.
The War Caster feat (PHB, p. 170) says:
When a hostile creature's movement provokes an opportunity attack from you, you can use your reaction to cast a spell at the creature, rather than making an opportunity attack. The spell must have a casting time of 1 action and must target only that creature.
Assume that I'm a wizard, with both Polearm Master and War Caster, and I'm holding a staff of power (it's a magic quarterstaff).
Can I cast a spell (with a casting time of 1 action) as a reaction when a creature enters my quarterstaff's reach, targeting only that creature?
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Can you combine Polearm Master with War Caster to cast Booming Blade as enemies approach?
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Can Warlock with the Polearm Master and War Caster Feats cast Eldritch Blast as an Opportunity Attack while wearing a shield, RAW?
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The Polearm Master feat (PHB, p. 168) says:
While you are wielding a glaive, halberd, pike, quarterstaff or spear, other creatures provoke an opportunity attack from you when they enter the reach you have with that weapon.
The War Caster feat (PHB, p. 170) says:
When a hostile creature's movement provokes an opportunity attack from you, you can use your reaction to cast a spell at the creature, rather than making an opportunity attack. The spell must have a casting time of 1 action and must target only that creature.
Assume that I'm a wizard, with both Polearm Master and War Caster, and I'm holding a staff of power (it's a magic quarterstaff).
Can I cast a spell (with a casting time of 1 action) as a reaction when a creature enters my quarterstaff's reach, targeting only that creature?
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This question already has an answer here:
Can you combine Polearm Master with War Caster to cast Booming Blade as enemies approach?
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Can Warlock with the Polearm Master and War Caster Feats cast Eldritch Blast as an Opportunity Attack while wearing a shield, RAW?
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The Polearm Master feat (PHB, p. 168) says:
While you are wielding a glaive, halberd, pike, quarterstaff or spear, other creatures provoke an opportunity attack from you when they enter the reach you have with that weapon.
The War Caster feat (PHB, p. 170) says:
When a hostile creature's movement provokes an opportunity attack from you, you can use your reaction to cast a spell at the creature, rather than making an opportunity attack. The spell must have a casting time of 1 action and must target only that creature.
Assume that I'm a wizard, with both Polearm Master and War Caster, and I'm holding a staff of power (it's a magic quarterstaff).
Can I cast a spell (with a casting time of 1 action) as a reaction when a creature enters my quarterstaff's reach, targeting only that creature?
This question already has an answer here:
Can you combine Polearm Master with War Caster to cast Booming Blade as enemies approach?
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Can Warlock with the Polearm Master and War Caster Feats cast Eldritch Blast as an Opportunity Attack while wearing a shield, RAW?
5 answers
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This works fine by RAW
There's no reason this wouldn't work, and generally meets the intent of both feats. Running through the checklist though:
- Are you wielding a glaive, halberd, pike, quarterstaff, or spear? Yes. (the staff of power is wielded as a "magic quarterstaff")
- Has a creature entered your range with that weapon, provoking an opportunity attack? Yes. (note, it doesn't say you need to use that weapon in the attack)
- Do you have an opportunity attack with which to substitute a reaction to cast a spell instead? Yes. (per #2)
- Does the spell you're casting cost 1 action, and target only that creature? If so, then Yes.
So long as all the criteria above are met, then it works as expected.
However, by RAI...
The answer provided by rpeinhardt cites authoritative clarification that this isn't intended to be the case:
Q: [I]f I have the war caster feat and a reach weapon can I use a spell instead of the weapon if they move to 15 ft?
A: The intent is that any OA triggered because you're wielding a
polearm is then made with that polearm.
At this point, it's up to the DM with how to rule here.
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I'd argue that yes, the intent was that the OA would be made with the polearm, however, the specificity rules for WarCaster would overrule that, regardless of who makes the comment. OA is always 'intended' to be made with a melee weapon. I think that Crawford's response is out of line (Yes, he can be out of line, he's not a god)
– MarkTO
Nov 20 at 22:15
That tweet is about reach. It's immaterial here because the querent is using a quarterstaff, not a reach weapon.
– Miniman
Nov 20 at 22:26
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Rules as Written: Yes. Rules as Intended: No
Per the lead rules designer, Jeremy Crawford:
Q: [I]f I have the war caster feat and a reach weapon can I use a spell instead of the weapon if they move to 15 ft?
A: The intent is that any OA triggered because you're wielding a
polearm is then made with that polearm
This is Rules as Intended. However, Rules as Written, the literal interpretation allows you to do as you say.
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This works fine by RAW
There's no reason this wouldn't work, and generally meets the intent of both feats. Running through the checklist though:
- Are you wielding a glaive, halberd, pike, quarterstaff, or spear? Yes. (the staff of power is wielded as a "magic quarterstaff")
- Has a creature entered your range with that weapon, provoking an opportunity attack? Yes. (note, it doesn't say you need to use that weapon in the attack)
- Do you have an opportunity attack with which to substitute a reaction to cast a spell instead? Yes. (per #2)
- Does the spell you're casting cost 1 action, and target only that creature? If so, then Yes.
So long as all the criteria above are met, then it works as expected.
However, by RAI...
The answer provided by rpeinhardt cites authoritative clarification that this isn't intended to be the case:
Q: [I]f I have the war caster feat and a reach weapon can I use a spell instead of the weapon if they move to 15 ft?
A: The intent is that any OA triggered because you're wielding a
polearm is then made with that polearm.
At this point, it's up to the DM with how to rule here.
edited Nov 20 at 21:54
Rubiksmoose
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answered Nov 20 at 21:23
Mwr247
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I'd argue that yes, the intent was that the OA would be made with the polearm, however, the specificity rules for WarCaster would overrule that, regardless of who makes the comment. OA is always 'intended' to be made with a melee weapon. I think that Crawford's response is out of line (Yes, he can be out of line, he's not a god)
– MarkTO
Nov 20 at 22:15
That tweet is about reach. It's immaterial here because the querent is using a quarterstaff, not a reach weapon.
– Miniman
Nov 20 at 22:26
add a comment |
This works fine by RAW
There's no reason this wouldn't work, and generally meets the intent of both feats. Running through the checklist though:
- Are you wielding a glaive, halberd, pike, quarterstaff, or spear? Yes. (the staff of power is wielded as a "magic quarterstaff")
- Has a creature entered your range with that weapon, provoking an opportunity attack? Yes. (note, it doesn't say you need to use that weapon in the attack)
- Do you have an opportunity attack with which to substitute a reaction to cast a spell instead? Yes. (per #2)
- Does the spell you're casting cost 1 action, and target only that creature? If so, then Yes.
So long as all the criteria above are met, then it works as expected.
However, by RAI...
The answer provided by rpeinhardt cites authoritative clarification that this isn't intended to be the case:
Q: [I]f I have the war caster feat and a reach weapon can I use a spell instead of the weapon if they move to 15 ft?
A: The intent is that any OA triggered because you're wielding a
polearm is then made with that polearm.
At this point, it's up to the DM with how to rule here.
edited Nov 20 at 21:54
Rubiksmoose
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answered Nov 20 at 21:23
Mwr247
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1
I'd argue that yes, the intent was that the OA would be made with the polearm, however, the specificity rules for WarCaster would overrule that, regardless of who makes the comment. OA is always 'intended' to be made with a melee weapon. I think that Crawford's response is out of line (Yes, he can be out of line, he's not a god)
– MarkTO
Nov 20 at 22:15
That tweet is about reach. It's immaterial here because the querent is using a quarterstaff, not a reach weapon.
– Miniman
Nov 20 at 22:26
add a comment |
This works fine by RAW
There's no reason this wouldn't work, and generally meets the intent of both feats. Running through the checklist though:
- Are you wielding a glaive, halberd, pike, quarterstaff, or spear? Yes. (the staff of power is wielded as a "magic quarterstaff")
- Has a creature entered your range with that weapon, provoking an opportunity attack? Yes. (note, it doesn't say you need to use that weapon in the attack)
- Do you have an opportunity attack with which to substitute a reaction to cast a spell instead? Yes. (per #2)
- Does the spell you're casting cost 1 action, and target only that creature? If so, then Yes.
So long as all the criteria above are met, then it works as expected.
However, by RAI...
The answer provided by rpeinhardt cites authoritative clarification that this isn't intended to be the case:
Q: [I]f I have the war caster feat and a reach weapon can I use a spell instead of the weapon if they move to 15 ft?
A: The intent is that any OA triggered because you're wielding a
polearm is then made with that polearm.
At this point, it's up to the DM with how to rule here.
edited Nov 20 at 21:54
Rubiksmoose
47.6k6236360
answered Nov 20 at 21:23
Mwr247
1,622818
This works fine by RAW
There's no reason this wouldn't work, and generally meets the intent of both feats. Running through the checklist though:
- Are you wielding a glaive, halberd, pike, quarterstaff, or spear? Yes. (the staff of power is wielded as a "magic quarterstaff")
- Has a creature entered your range with that weapon, provoking an opportunity attack? Yes. (note, it doesn't say you need to use that weapon in the attack)
- Do you have an opportunity attack with which to substitute a reaction to cast a spell instead? Yes. (per #2)
- Does the spell you're casting cost 1 action, and target only that creature? If so, then Yes.
So long as all the criteria above are met, then it works as expected.
However, by RAI...
The answer provided by rpeinhardt cites authoritative clarification that this isn't intended to be the case:
Q: [I]f I have the war caster feat and a reach weapon can I use a spell instead of the weapon if they move to 15 ft?
A: The intent is that any OA triggered because you're wielding a
polearm is then made with that polearm.
At this point, it's up to the DM with how to rule here.
edited Nov 20 at 21:54
Rubiksmoose
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answered Nov 20 at 21:23
Mwr247
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edited Nov 20 at 21:54
Rubiksmoose
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edited Nov 20 at 21:54
Rubiksmoose
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edited Nov 20 at 21:54
Rubiksmoose
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47.6k6236360
answered Nov 20 at 21:23
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answered Nov 20 at 21:23
Mwr247
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answered Nov 20 at 21:23
Mwr247
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I'd argue that yes, the intent was that the OA would be made with the polearm, however, the specificity rules for WarCaster would overrule that, regardless of who makes the comment. OA is always 'intended' to be made with a melee weapon. I think that Crawford's response is out of line (Yes, he can be out of line, he's not a god)
– MarkTO
Nov 20 at 22:15
That tweet is about reach. It's immaterial here because the querent is using a quarterstaff, not a reach weapon.
– Miniman
Nov 20 at 22:26
add a comment |
1
I'd argue that yes, the intent was that the OA would be made with the polearm, however, the specificity rules for WarCaster would overrule that, regardless of who makes the comment. OA is always 'intended' to be made with a melee weapon. I think that Crawford's response is out of line (Yes, he can be out of line, he's not a god)
– MarkTO
Nov 20 at 22:15
That tweet is about reach. It's immaterial here because the querent is using a quarterstaff, not a reach weapon.
– Miniman
Nov 20 at 22:26
1
1
I'd argue that yes, the intent was that the OA would be made with the polearm, however, the specificity rules for WarCaster would overrule that, regardless of who makes the comment. OA is always 'intended' to be made with a melee weapon. I think that Crawford's response is out of line (Yes, he can be out of line, he's not a god)
– MarkTO
Nov 20 at 22:15
I'd argue that yes, the intent was that the OA would be made with the polearm, however, the specificity rules for WarCaster would overrule that, regardless of who makes the comment. OA is always 'intended' to be made with a melee weapon. I think that Crawford's response is out of line (Yes, he can be out of line, he's not a god)
– MarkTO
Nov 20 at 22:15
That tweet is about reach. It's immaterial here because the querent is using a quarterstaff, not a reach weapon.
– Miniman
Nov 20 at 22:26
That tweet is about reach. It's immaterial here because the querent is using a quarterstaff, not a reach weapon.
– Miniman
Nov 20 at 22:26
add a comment |
Rules as Written: Yes. Rules as Intended: No
Per the lead rules designer, Jeremy Crawford:
Q: [I]f I have the war caster feat and a reach weapon can I use a spell instead of the weapon if they move to 15 ft?
A: The intent is that any OA triggered because you're wielding a
polearm is then made with that polearm
This is Rules as Intended. However, Rules as Written, the literal interpretation allows you to do as you say.
edited Nov 21 at 3:01
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answered Nov 20 at 21:22
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Rules as Written: Yes. Rules as Intended: No
Per the lead rules designer, Jeremy Crawford:
Q: [I]f I have the war caster feat and a reach weapon can I use a spell instead of the weapon if they move to 15 ft?
A: The intent is that any OA triggered because you're wielding a
polearm is then made with that polearm
This is Rules as Intended. However, Rules as Written, the literal interpretation allows you to do as you say.
edited Nov 21 at 3:01
Rubiksmoose
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answered Nov 20 at 21:22
Rykara
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Rules as Written: Yes. Rules as Intended: No
Per the lead rules designer, Jeremy Crawford:
Q: [I]f I have the war caster feat and a reach weapon can I use a spell instead of the weapon if they move to 15 ft?
A: The intent is that any OA triggered because you're wielding a
polearm is then made with that polearm
This is Rules as Intended. However, Rules as Written, the literal interpretation allows you to do as you say.
edited Nov 21 at 3:01
Rubiksmoose
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answered Nov 20 at 21:22
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Rules as Written: Yes. Rules as Intended: No
Per the lead rules designer, Jeremy Crawford:
Q: [I]f I have the war caster feat and a reach weapon can I use a spell instead of the weapon if they move to 15 ft?
A: The intent is that any OA triggered because you're wielding a
polearm is then made with that polearm
This is Rules as Intended. However, Rules as Written, the literal interpretation allows you to do as you say.
edited Nov 21 at 3:01
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answered Nov 20 at 21:22
Rykara
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edited Nov 21 at 3:01
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– Daniel Zastoupil
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