When a spell or effect says it can target "one creature you can see with x feet," does that include the ability to self-target? I am specifically asking in relation to the Celestial Warlock's healing light ability.
Though, personally, the idea that blindness would prevent an ability from targeting "Self" seems pretty silly to me. The sense of touch would seem to superseded sight for the purpose of targeting, but alas.
Though, personally, the idea that blindness would prevent an ability from targeting "Self" seems pretty silly to me. The sense of touch would seem to superseded sight for the purpose of targeting, but alas.
Though, personally, the idea that blindness would prevent an ability from targeting "Self" seems pretty silly to me. The sense of touch would seem to superseded sight for the purpose of targeting, but alas.
Most spells with an actual range of "self" could be cast blind as they don't usually require sight in the description, but the question is not about "self" targeted spells, its about spells targeting "a creature you can see" its obvious you can see yourself normally, and thus target yourself, but becoming blinded would preclude you being able to target anyone with said spell, including yourself, since the requirement is sight not touch.
Most spells with an actual range of "self" could be cast blind as they don't usually require sight in the description, but the question is not about "self" targeted spells, its about spells targeting "a creature you can see" its obvious you can see yourself normally, and thus target yourself, but becoming blinded would preclude you being able to target anyone with said spell, including yourself, since the requirement is sight not touch.
My comment wasn't about spells with "Target: Self". I was simply referring to "Self" as a valid "creature you can see".
Unlike some abilities like the Beholder's Ocular Rays, which actually emanate from eye stalks, most spells that include "sight" as a targeting requirement only do so for game balance.
There would be a good argument to make "Touch" a default option for essentially all spells in addition to whatever range they might also have. (Stacking with, rather than replacing, lesser ranges.) Basically, give everyone "Blindsight: 0ft". If you are rubbing your face on something, you can "see" it.
When a spell or effect says it can target "one creature you can see with x feet," does that include the ability to self-target? I am specifically asking in relation to the Celestial Warlock's healing light ability.
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Though, personally, the idea that blindness would prevent an ability from targeting "Self" seems pretty silly to me. The sense of touch would seem to superseded sight for the purpose of targeting, but alas.
Oh, I love the snark.
Most spells with an actual range of "self" could be cast blind as they don't usually require sight in the description, but the question is not about "self" targeted spells, its about spells targeting "a creature you can see" its obvious you can see yourself normally, and thus target yourself, but becoming blinded would preclude you being able to target anyone with said spell, including yourself, since the requirement is sight not touch.
My comment wasn't about spells with "Target: Self". I was simply referring to "Self" as a valid "creature you can see".
Unlike some abilities like the Beholder's Ocular Rays, which actually emanate from eye stalks, most spells that include "sight" as a targeting requirement only do so for game balance.
There would be a good argument to make "Touch" a default option for essentially all spells in addition to whatever range they might also have. (Stacking with, rather than replacing, lesser ranges.)
Basically, give everyone "Blindsight: 0ft". If you are rubbing your face on something, you can "see" it.