Does magic missile count as multiple concentration checks?

Yup, Crawford has said they're three separate concentration checks, but use only one die roll to set the damage of the missiles! So they're separate damage sources for concentration, but simultaneously they're a grouped entity for rolling damage.
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Does each magic missile cause multiple concentration checks?

That particular tweet about magic missile is famous and was one such bad call - Each dart can and does cause its own concentration check, if they are against different targets, but the cumulative count of missiles against a single target strike simultaneously (as the spell describes) are are a single source of damage ...
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Does magic missile count as multiple attacks?

Magic missiles are not attacks at all, so (even though they are separate darts) they're one spell effect - similar to an area effect spell. Each person simultaneously affected by area spells take the same damage.
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Is Magic Missile 1 roll or multiple?

Magic Missile is one damage roll, so you roll one d4 and use that roll for each dart, according to Jeremy Crawford.
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Does magic missile count as multiple attacks death saves?

The missiles in a Magic Missile strike simultaneously. This means the strikes count as a single source of damage for things like resistance and that 3 magic missiles striking a character at 0 HP does not count as 3 failed death saves.
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How many concentration checks does magic missile cause?

Each dart of Magic Missile forces a new Concentration check and is a failed death save. Magic Missile only forces a single Concentration check and is 1 failed Death Save. I agree with Crawford's ruling.
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Does Magic missile force multiple concentration saves?

Magic Missile forces a concentration check for each missile. Which is great for targeting concentrating enemies but sucks as a caster yourself facing 3 DC10 Concentration checks. It definitely increases the strength of the Shield spell.
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Is Magic Missile 1 damage roll?

Since each magic missile, or dart, is not an area of effect damage, each one does its own 1d4+1 damage. Thus, you roll for each dart, and the rule on page 196 wouldn't apply. The only way that rule would apply is if each dart hit multiple targets, but they do not.
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What type of damage is magic missile?

You create three glowing darts of magical force. Each dart hits a creature of your choice that you can see within range. A dart deals 1d4+1 force damage to its target.
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Can magic missile go through walls?

So, as long as there is a viable path around the Wall of Force, the Magic Missile is free to take that path. To target something, you must have a clear path to it, so it can't be behind total cover.
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Do you roll magic missile damage separately?

Of course you roll damage for each missile: separately. This way it signifies each missile is separate and the damage is separate for each. The total damage of 3 magic missiles will be an average: 1d4 +1 for each.
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Can magic missile be counterspelled?

So if the enemy is casting a 1st level Magic Missile, and you chose to Counterspell with your 3rd level Magic Missile, even on a result of Failure the counterspell works, since your counteract level is 3 and theirs is 1.
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Can you cast magic missile twice?

You can cast the same spell multiple times, as long as you have available spell slots of the spell's level or higher but you only have to prepare each spell once.
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Does Magic Missile trigger 3 concentration saves?

Magic Missile only requires one concentration check, because the spell is a single source of damage.
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How do concentration checks work in DND?

The DC (difficulty class) of a concentration check is either 10 or half of the total damage your character takes—whichever value is greater. Add 1d20 + your character's Constitution saving throw modifier to calculate a concentration check. If you beat the check's DC, you maintain concentration.
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Can you hold two concentration spells?

You can only maintain concentration on one thing at a time. Therefore, you would have to end concentration on the first spell (no action required) before casting the other. You cannot cast two concentration spells that have separate targets.
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Can you uncanny dodge a magic missile?

Magic Missile is a Cast A Spell Action, so the Uncanny Dodge does not activate.
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Can magic missile hit invisibility?

Dnd 5e Magic Missle requires you to be able to see the target. PHB, pg 257 "Each dart hits a creature of your choice that you can see within range." Therefore you can't target an invisible creature with magic missile even if you know the spot they occupy, since you can't actually see them.
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What can stop magic missile?

Magic missile is valid for Seeking Spell, as it can target one or more creatures at range, so that's not an issue. Shield spell wrote: Shield creates an invisible shield of force that hovers in front of you. It negates magic missile attacks directed at you.
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Is Magic Missile instant hit?

This spell generates a magical bolt that strikes an enemy. Its auto-hit properties and ability to strike multiple targets at higher levels makes this a go-to attack spell for many wizards, and an especially popular choice for low-level casters.
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Is Magic Missile always hit?

Yes. There is an old saying in D&D "Magic Missile Never Misses." The idea, basically, is that it's a small amount of damage (per missile) that always hits it's target. The tipoff here is that it does not mention an attack roll or saving throw.
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Does Magic Missile destroy mirror image?

Revenge of the FAQ Attack Magic Missile and Mirror Image do not interact at all. From Mirror Image: "Spells and effects that do not require an attack roll affect you normally and do not destroy any of your figments." Magic missile does not require an attack roll, therefore it always hits the target and never a figment.
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What is a concentration check?

Basically, a concentration check is a check that performed when you take damage while maintaining a concentration spell to see whether you still maintain your concentration or not. It is performed as a Constitution saving throw with the DC of 10 or half of the damage you received (whichever is higher).
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Can dispel magic stop concentration?

Also, the fact something requires concentration doesn't mean dispelling the caster disrupts that concentration. There's no magical conduit that you can break with dispel magic.
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Can Magic Missile hit invisible enemies?

Because magic missile requires a 'creature' to target, it is unable to target an illusion of a creature. If it was an illusionary wall, magic missile would absolutely not be able to target it.
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