I've just recently started playing again and there are many differences with the way DnD is now being played(5e) compared to when I was regularly playing. Much better but more to learn and understand.....
Soo I'm looking for some feedback on game play rules. I am playing in a campaign where I am a 5th level Ranger(2 attacks and a bonus action) and I have a Primal Companion. At level five I am able to add Summon Beast as a spell which allows me to summon a beast that will attack on my direction as a separate attack. If I elect to learn the spell and use it does that mean I have 2 attacks of my own (level 5 ranger) plus a bonus action where my primal beast can attack and then the summoned beast's attack? This makes the my ranger character quite effective in battle.
Since the summoned beast has it's own initiative it works the way you're imagining. However, every time you cast the spell it costs 200 gold in components, so be wary when casting.
Edit: and I'm sure you're aware of this but the extra attack feature isn't in the base class, but rather added in as an optional feature. just in case that's something you might need to run by the DM.
However, every time you cast the spell it costs 200 gold in components, so be wary when casting.
The components are not consumed in the casting, so this is not correct.
As for being quite effective, it's balanced by several factors - it costs an action in combat if you can't pre-cast (which is two attacks of yours), it obviously costs a spell slot for a 1-hour duration, and the critter uses your spellcasting modifier for the attack, which is likely lower than your attack modifier.
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I've just recently started playing again and there are many differences with the way DnD is now being played(5e) compared to when I was regularly playing. Much better but more to learn and understand.....
Soo I'm looking for some feedback on game play rules. I am playing in a campaign where I am a 5th level Ranger(2 attacks and a bonus action) and I have a Primal Companion. At level five I am able to add Summon Beast as a spell which allows me to summon a beast that will attack on my direction as a separate attack. If I elect to learn the spell and use it does that mean I have 2 attacks of my own (level 5 ranger) plus a bonus action where my primal beast can attack and then the summoned beast's attack? This makes the my ranger character quite effective in battle.
Any ideas?
Yes, Summon Beast is one of the best Summon X spells on anyone. If you're going in that direction, it's hard to beat. Just remember to get the beast and the companion to team up, to trigger the beast's pack tactics.
I've just recently started playing again and there are many differences with the way DnD is now being played(5e) compared to when I was regularly playing. Much better but more to learn and understand.....
Soo I'm looking for some feedback on game play rules. I am playing in a campaign where I am a 5th level Ranger(2 attacks and a bonus action) and I have a Primal Companion. At level five I am able to add Summon Beast as a spell which allows me to summon a beast that will attack on my direction as a separate attack. If I elect to learn the spell and use it does that mean I have 2 attacks of my own (level 5 ranger) plus a bonus action where my primal beast can attack and then the summoned beast's attack? This makes the my ranger character quite effective in battle.
Any ideas?
Yes, Summon Beast is one of the best Summon X spells on anyone. If you're going in that direction, it's hard to beat. Just remember to get the beast and the companion to team up, to trigger the beast's pack tactics.
Or team up with another party member, doesnt just mean each other or yourself. Also remember that a medium sized beast can be ridden by a small character race, so while your Summon Beast cant, someone playing a Dwarf, Gnome or Fairy could ride your Companion if they have the ability to do so, and if someone got the Summon Fey spell they could summon a Pixie to ride your Summon Beast.
Remember that Summon Beast is a concentration spell, so it conflicts with Hunter's Mark. It's still more net damage per round, but not by an immense margin until you're using level 4 spell slots.
Could I use the Drakewarden subclass to freely summon a Dragon companion before battle and then cast Summon Beast to the use my Bonus Action to direct both of them to attack the same target with advantage? Or does the command only works for 1 creature at a time? I do know that making them move is a free action.
I've just recently started playing again and there are many differences with the way DnD is now being played(5e) compared to when I was regularly playing. Much better but more to learn and understand.....
Soo I'm looking for some feedback on game play rules. I am playing in a campaign where I am a 5th level Ranger(2 attacks and a bonus action) and I have a Primal Companion. At level five I am able to add Summon Beast as a spell which allows me to summon a beast that will attack on my direction as a separate attack. If I elect to learn the spell and use it does that mean I have 2 attacks of my own (level 5 ranger) plus a bonus action where my primal beast can attack and then the summoned beast's attack? This makes the my ranger character quite effective in battle.
Any ideas?
Since the summoned beast has it's own initiative it works the way you're imagining. However, every time you cast the spell it costs 200 gold in components, so be wary when casting.
Edit: and I'm sure you're aware of this but the extra attack feature isn't in the base class, but rather added in as an optional feature. just in case that's something you might need to run by the DM.
I know what you're thinking: "In that flurry of blows, did he use all his ki points, or save one?" Well, are ya feeling lucky, punk?
It doesn't cost 200 gold each casting. The gilded acorn thing doesn't get consumed. You can reuse it for each casting.
The components are not consumed in the casting, so this is not correct.
As for being quite effective, it's balanced by several factors - it costs an action in combat if you can't pre-cast (which is two attacks of yours), it obviously costs a spell slot for a 1-hour duration, and the critter uses your spellcasting modifier for the attack, which is likely lower than your attack modifier.
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Good catch! I just saw the price and assumed it was consumed, but you're right it's not. That's a pretty solid combo then
I know what you're thinking: "In that flurry of blows, did he use all his ki points, or save one?" Well, are ya feeling lucky, punk?
Yes, Summon Beast is one of the best Summon X spells on anyone. If you're going in that direction, it's hard to beat. Just remember to get the beast and the companion to team up, to trigger the beast's pack tactics.
Or team up with another party member, doesnt just mean each other or yourself. Also remember that a medium sized beast can be ridden by a small character race, so while your Summon Beast cant, someone playing a Dwarf, Gnome or Fairy could ride your Companion if they have the ability to do so, and if someone got the Summon Fey spell they could summon a Pixie to ride your Summon Beast.
Remember that Summon Beast is a concentration spell, so it conflicts with Hunter's Mark. It's still more net damage per round, but not by an immense margin until you're using level 4 spell slots.
True but orchestrating a menagerie in the fight is way cooler looking the the steadied focus of the solitary combatant.
Jander Sunstar is the thinking person's Drizzt, fight me.
Could I use the Drakewarden subclass to freely summon a Dragon companion before battle and then cast Summon Beast to the use my Bonus Action to direct both of them to attack the same target with advantage? Or does the command only works for 1 creature at a time? I do know that making them move is a free action.
Instead of going with Summon Beast, can't we just go with Conjure Animals? There's no 200-gold tax, and you get far more bang for your buck.