Dim, greenish light spreads within a 30-foot-radius sphere centered on a point you choose within range. The light spreads around corners, and it lasts until the spell ends.
When a creature moves into the spell’s area for the first time on a turn or starts its turn there, that creature must succeed on a Constitution saving throw or take 4d10 radiant damage, and it suffers one level of exhaustion and emits a dim, greenish light in a 5-foot radius. This light makes it impossible for the creature to benefit from being invisible. The light and any levels of exhaustion caused by this spell go away when the spell ends.
I recently realized that I can cast Sickening Radiance with myself in the area of effect, and not have to worry about taking damage from it for an entire round. This got me thinking about a funny sounding turtle strategy where I cast it right over myself and then hide under a blanket for 10 minutes, to counteract something like a swarm of insects or zombies. I've seen a few discussions of whether or not radiant damage affects nonliving material, but this spell has the added details of only causing damage on a failed con save at the start of one's turn. This obviously isn't intended to be some brilliant exploit, but would you rule a silly cheese strat like this workable?
I like the idea, but sadly it doesn't work that way.
Just when you start your turn there or move you get the effect, nothing is said about damage passing through material or such, radiant supposedly not passing through nonliving material is irrelevant due to the fact it does hit you like a fire bolt, it just effects you, like radiation, or a similar phenomenon
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You don't have a blanket of sickening radiance shielding?
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You could cast it on yourself and stay put to avoid the effect until the start of your next turn, thereby making yourself potentially less appealing to approach. And just before the start of your next turn, you could drop concentration, ending the spell. It's a 4th level spell, though, and I question whether the payoff justifies the cost.
Just when you start your turn there or move you get the effect, nothing is said about damage passing through material or such, radiant supposedly not passing through nonliving material is irrelevant due to the fact it does hit you like a fire bolt, it just effects you, like radiation, or a similar phenomenon
I don't quite understand what you mean, but when it's described to "spread around corners" that strongly implies to me that it doesn't pass through solid walls, or things like doors and windows. Theoretically, you could cast it right outside your house, and then shut the door to protect yourself. So by the same token, would even a soft blanket be able to keep the light out if it doesn't have an opening?
You can't cast Sickening Radiance and Misty Step in the same turn. If you cast a leveled spell using your action, you can't cast a spell as a bonus action that turn.
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"Canon" is what's factual to D&D lore. "Cannon" is what you're going to be shot with if you keep getting the word wrong.
Lure enemies to chase you into a pit. Cast SRadiance. Misty Step the next round. Or Contingency-to-Misty Step. Or do a Grasping Vine set up with friendly Ranger/Druid. Also, Archfey Warlocks can teleport 60 feet as a Reaction. Talk about a sweeet setup.
That is mean't for the effect like pillars in boss roms and such, less we all wear masks and clothes and be immune to the effect of any aoe that states that is goes around corners.
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That is mean't for the effect like pillars in boss roms and such, less we all wear masks and clothes and be immune to the effect of any aoe that states that is goes around corners.
1. What sets of clothes could you be carrying with no openings?
2. How many aoe's don't damage objects?
On the other hand... "Local wizard accidentally smothers himself to death inside own radiation dome"
If you DM want's to rule it as such then sure, can't/won't argue with that. But as of RAW, just having a blanket over you doesn't make you immune to an aoes effects.
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"Anyone can smith at the cosmic anvil, yet only I can forge a weapon as good as thee."
If you DM want's to rule it as such then sure, can't/won't argue with that. But as of RAW, just having a blanket over you doesn't make you immune to an aoes effects.
Can you show me where in any book ever, that it says a simple blanket stops a spell? Less it gives full cover, which it definitly does not, cause any bolt, arrow, bullet, sword is going right through that and right into your kidney
Those zombies or insects are still going to tear through it and take you to 0 hp. You asked if people would rule this as plausible, the answer is no. I would not, nor do I, in my honest opinon, think anyone else is
Listen mate, I answered your question, and I will answer your question, again. No, I would not rule it as workable. Now, if you could stop such insulting comments, it would be pleasant for the both of us.
I recently realized that I can cast Sickening Radiance with myself in the area of effect, and not have to worry about taking damage from it for an entire round. This got me thinking about a funny sounding turtle strategy where I cast it right over myself and then hide under a blanket for 10 minutes, to counteract something like a swarm of insects or zombies. I've seen a few discussions of whether or not radiant damage affects nonliving material, but this spell has the added details of only causing damage on a failed con save at the start of one's turn. This obviously isn't intended to be some brilliant exploit, but would you rule a silly cheese strat like this workable?
That must be one heck of a blanket you have.
"Not all those who wander are lost"
You realise it works through clothes and armour right? So why would a blanket block it?
I like the idea, but sadly it doesn't work that way.
Just when you start your turn there or move you get the effect, nothing is said about damage passing through material or such, radiant supposedly not passing through nonliving material is irrelevant due to the fact it does hit you like a fire bolt, it just effects you, like radiation, or a similar phenomenon
"Anyone can smith at the cosmic anvil, yet only I can forge a weapon as good as thee."
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You don't have a blanket of sickening radiance shielding?
Active characters:
Carric Aquissar, elven wannabe artist in his deconstructionist period (Archfey warlock)
Lan Kidogo, mapach archaeologist and treasure hunter (Knowledge cleric)
Mardan Ferres, elven private investigator obsessed with that one unsolved murder (Assassin rogue)
Xhekhetiel, halfling survivor of a Betrayer Gods cult (Runechild sorcerer/fighter)
You got me with that XD
"Anyone can smith at the cosmic anvil, yet only I can forge a weapon as good as thee."
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You could cast it on yourself and stay put to avoid the effect until the start of your next turn, thereby making yourself potentially less appealing to approach. And just before the start of your next turn, you could drop concentration, ending the spell. It's a 4th level spell, though, and I question whether the payoff justifies the cost.
"Not all those who wander are lost"
I don't quite understand what you mean, but when it's described to "spread around corners" that strongly implies to me that it doesn't pass through solid walls, or things like doors and windows. Theoretically, you could cast it right outside your house, and then shut the door to protect yourself. So by the same token, would even a soft blanket be able to keep the light out if it doesn't have an opening?
This is all predicated on the assumption it’s somehow advantageous or necessary to continue to be in the spells anffected area.
A tortle caster could use shell defense and gain advantage against that saving throw.
Sorcerer would already have proficiency in con saves so they could outlast some enemies.
High level abjuration wizard with resilient Constitution feat would have a good chance to last long against foes in the area.
satyr and yuan-ti players could also have a decent chance of out live some enemies.
high level artificer could live for quite a while with save bonuses as well as handing out success to Allie’s with flash of genius when necessary.
Paladin could make that easier for Allie’s to pass too.
Misty Step outa there.
You can't cast Sickening Radiance and Misty Step in the same turn. If you cast a leveled spell using your action, you can't cast a spell as a bonus action that turn.
Find your own truth, choose your enemies carefully, and never deal with a dragon.
"Canon" is what's factual to D&D lore. "Cannon" is what you're going to be shot with if you keep getting the word wrong.
Is there any reason to stay in the area? It can’t move so you can’t chase enemies with it so being there seems unnecessary.
Lure enemies to chase you into a pit. Cast SRadiance. Misty Step the next round. Or Contingency-to-Misty Step. Or do a Grasping Vine set up with friendly Ranger/Druid. Also, Archfey Warlocks can teleport 60 feet as a Reaction. Talk about a sweeet setup.
That is mean't for the effect like pillars in boss roms and such, less we all wear masks and clothes and be immune to the effect of any aoe that states that is goes around corners.
"Anyone can smith at the cosmic anvil, yet only I can forge a weapon as good as thee."
My Homebrew Please click it, they have my family.
1. What sets of clothes could you be carrying with no openings?
2. How many aoe's don't damage objects?
On the other hand... "Local wizard accidentally smothers himself to death inside own radiation dome"
Exactly, what blanket doesn't have an opening?
If you DM want's to rule it as such then sure, can't/won't argue with that. But as of RAW, just having a blanket over you doesn't make you immune to an aoes effects.
"Anyone can smith at the cosmic anvil, yet only I can forge a weapon as good as thee."
My Homebrew Please click it, they have my family.
If it's RAW, can you show me?
Can you show me where in any book ever, that it says a simple blanket stops a spell? Less it gives full cover, which it definitly does not, cause any bolt, arrow, bullet, sword is going right through that and right into your kidney
"Anyone can smith at the cosmic anvil, yet only I can forge a weapon as good as thee."
My Homebrew Please click it, they have my family.
Those zombies or insects are still going to tear through it and take you to 0 hp. You asked if people would rule this as plausible, the answer is no. I would not, nor do I, in my honest opinon, think anyone else is
"Anyone can smith at the cosmic anvil, yet only I can forge a weapon as good as thee."
My Homebrew Please click it, they have my family.
Listen mate, I answered your question, and I will answer your question, again. No, I would not rule it as workable. Now, if you could stop such insulting comments, it would be pleasant for the both of us.
"Anyone can smith at the cosmic anvil, yet only I can forge a weapon as good as thee."
My Homebrew Please click it, they have my family.