I'm trying to create a Quarterstaff that allows a monk to spend a ki point to build up static electricity and shoot it of as lightning. I can not seem to get it configured so that it shows up properly, so suggestions are welcome.
What I tried up till now that did not work:
1. start with copy of quarterstaff , 1.1. attempt to add extra attack by adding a modifier: Ranged Weapon Attack 1.2. attempt to add extra attack by adding modifier: Bonus, Magic item attack dexterity
2. start with copy of Javelin (because it already has a melee and ranged attack configured) 2.1. try to change damage type on the ranged attack with a modifier
tried a few other modifiers that were less obvious but that obviously went even worse.
maybe try a wondrous item that gives them the lightning spell (or whatever else you're intending), although then it won't show up as a weapon.
Then I might as well just put it in the description of quarterstaff that you can cast lightning with it, but that's not how the mechanic works. It works really as a ranged weapon attack up to 30ft., requiring a ki point and dealing lightning damage. Adding the lightning (bolt?) spell itself would be far too strong and doesn't fit with the monk weapon.
my point was to create whatever lightning spell you're going for and attach that spell to the wondrous item. Downside is that it would show up in your spells instead of your actions - but the fix there is have another standard quarterstaff equipped so you have the standard attack listed under actions and your lightning feature listed under spells. Everything is there, just not in one spot.
i don't think you'll be able to create exactly what you want before they revamp homebrew (if then).
What you are trying to do would require adding an action to the weapon, which is not currently possible. Adding actions to homebrewed magic items is in the works, but there is no ETA for when that will be. The easiest thing to do would be to make it just in the description and then add a custom action directly to the character sheet.
Hello all,
I'm trying to create a Quarterstaff that allows a monk to spend a ki point to build up static electricity and shoot it of as lightning. I can not seem to get it configured so that it shows up properly, so suggestions are welcome.
What I tried up till now that did not work:
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maybe try a wondrous item that gives them the lightning spell (or whatever else you're intending), although then it won't show up as a weapon.
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Then I might as well just put it in the description of quarterstaff that you can cast lightning with it, but that's not how the mechanic works. It works really as a ranged weapon attack up to 30ft., requiring a ki point and dealing lightning damage.
Adding the lightning (bolt?) spell itself would be far too strong and doesn't fit with the monk weapon.
Player, story teller & aspirant DM
my point was to create whatever lightning spell you're going for and attach that spell to the wondrous item. Downside is that it would show up in your spells instead of your actions - but the fix there is have another standard quarterstaff equipped so you have the standard attack listed under actions and your lightning feature listed under spells. Everything is there, just not in one spot.
i don't think you'll be able to create exactly what you want before they revamp homebrew (if then).
Guide to the Five Factions (PWYW)
Deck of Decks
What you are trying to do would require adding an action to the weapon, which is not currently possible. Adding actions to homebrewed magic items is in the works, but there is no ETA for when that will be. The easiest thing to do would be to make it just in the description and then add a custom action directly to the character sheet.
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thanks for the replies ... exactly what I thought (and feared ;) ). Let's root for a quick update to the homebrew magic items then!
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