Hello all! I am in the middle of making a level 8 character and wanted some advice because I think the ruling now is different. My character is a 2024 Warlock (Genie) and 2024 Bard (Spirits).
My question is about the Warlock spell Shadow Blade specifically. I know that previously, as the spell only lasted 1 minute, you wouldn't be able to make it your Pact weapon because the ritual to bond took an hour. However now with the 2024 Rules you can bond with a magical weapon as a Bonus Action.
How would you rule this? Would a 2024 Warlock be able to use Pact of the Blade with Shadow Blade? Does the Blade still dissipate after a minute, but you could use it as your Pact Weapon for the shorter duration? Would the spell still require concentration if it was your Pact Weapon?
Any and all input is welcome, please and thank you!
It's pretty clear you can bond with it now, though not on the same turn that the spell was cast since you can't take two Bonus Actions. The spell would still require concentration and the sword still disappears when the spell ends.
The druid spell flame blade would be less clear, but here it specifically says its a magic sword. with the flame blade its more a blade shaped object made of fire, which maybe counts as a magic weapon, maybe is just a spell in blade form.
Now after reading shadow blade again, I get a sad for the state of the soul knifes psychic blades.
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Hello all! I am in the middle of making a level 8 character and wanted some advice because I think the ruling now is different. My character is a 2024 Warlock (Genie) and 2024 Bard (Spirits).
My question is about the Warlock spell Shadow Blade specifically. I know that previously, as the spell only lasted 1 minute, you wouldn't be able to make it your Pact weapon because the ritual to bond took an hour. However now with the 2024 Rules you can bond with a magical weapon as a Bonus Action.
How would you rule this? Would a 2024 Warlock be able to use Pact of the Blade with Shadow Blade? Does the Blade still dissipate after a minute, but you could use it as your Pact Weapon for the shorter duration? Would the spell still require concentration if it was your Pact Weapon?
Any and all input is welcome, please and thank you!
It's pretty clear you can bond with it now, though not on the same turn that the spell was cast since you can't take two Bonus Actions. The spell would still require concentration and the sword still disappears when the spell ends.
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The druid spell flame blade would be less clear, but here it specifically says its a magic sword. with the flame blade its more a blade shaped object made of fire, which maybe counts as a magic weapon, maybe is just a spell in blade form.
Now after reading shadow blade again, I get a sad for the state of the soul knifes psychic blades.