Is chromatic orb AoE?

No, base Chromatic Orb is a single-target spell, but in Baldur's Gate 3 (BG3), it creates a damaging elemental surface (like fire, ice, acid) around the target, acting like a secondary AoE effect for allies and enemies nearby, making it behave like an AoE in practice despite its single-target damage. The Thunder damage type in BG3 is the exception, dealing higher single-target damage and no surface.
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What damage type is chromatic orb?

Chromatic orb appears in the Player's Handbook (5e) (2014), p. 221, where it is a first-level evocation spell on both the sorcerer and wizard spell list. It creates a four-inch diameter ball which deals 3d8 damage of any of six damage types (acid, cold, fire, lightning, poison, or thunder), chosen by the caster.
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Is chromatic orb single target?

Chromatic Orb is a single target spell. It creates a surface (except thunder type, which instead does extra damage) but the spell itself is not an AoE, so, no, you cannot target creatures protected by the Sanctuary spell.
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Is chromatic orb a level 1 spell?

Chromatic Orb is a 1st Level Mage Spell that hurls a magical orb of color at an enemy, with varying effects depending on the level of the caster.
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What are the limitations of chromatic orb?

The main limitations of Chromatic Orb in Dungeons & Dragons are its costly 50 gp diamond component, making it hard for low-level characters to use initially, and its reliance on a ranged spell attack roll, meaning it can still miss if the target has high AC or takes the Dodge action. While versatile in damage type, it doesn't inherently add secondary effects (like surfaces in BG3) or benefit from Metamagic like Twinned Spell, and its damage, while good for level 1, requires higher slots for multi-target or leap effects.
 
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What are the 13 damage types?

There are 13 damage types in 5e: acid, bludgeoning, cold, fire, force, lightning, necrotic, piercing, poison, psychic, radiant, slashing, and thunder. Some had different names in previous editions.
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Is chromatic orb better than magic missile?

At 50% hit chance Magic Missile has consistantly better average damage, at the cost of massively lower maximum damage. If you have a better hit rate however, and targets to bounce the orb to, Chromatic Orb should outdamage Magic Missile.
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What is the 65% rule in D&D?

In 5e the chance of hitting is on average 65%. Based on that a +2 mod on AC reduces the chance to 55%. And a +9 mod to AC reduces the chance to hit to 20%. The three brackets represent you have a 65% chance to do minimum damage, 55% to do average damage and 20% to do max damage.
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What is the 27 rule in D&D?

Ability Score Point Cost

The number of points allocated to players in point buy varies based on campaign rules or Dungeon Masters discretion. Typically, the standard point buy system in D&D 5th edition provides 27 points for this purpose, offering a balanced approach to character creation.
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What is the most expensive spell in 5e?

True Resurrection

Of course, when things go really awry, you have D&D's most expensive spell. True Resurrection can bring anyone back to life (as long as they haven't been dead for more than 200 years), or how little of their body is left.
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Can chromatic orb bounce between two targets?

The orb can leap a maximum number of times equal to the level of the slot expended, and a creature can be targeted only once by each casting of this spell." So, if the attack roll hits [Creature A] and player rolls the same number on at least two of the d8s on the damage come up as the same number, it bounces to ...
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Is a magic missile a guaranteed hit?

Yes, in Dungeons & Dragons, Magic Missile always hits its target as an "automatic hit" because it requires no attack roll, but it can be blocked or negated by specific spells like Shield or Counterspell, or by the target having total cover or magical protection like force resistance. It's a reliable low-damage spell, delivering 1d4+1 force damage per dart, making it great for finishing off foes or triggering effects on a "hit" (like Assassin rogues) without needing to roll to hit. 
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What's the difference between a magic missile and Jim's magic missile?

Jim's Magic Missile (from Acquisitions Incorporated) is a riskier, higher-damage version of Magic Missile, trading the standard spell's automatic hits for attack rolls, which can miss but also allow for on-hit bonuses (like Hex) and criticals, while also introducing the unique risk of backfiring on a natural 1, causing self-damage. Standard Magic Missile guarantees 1d4+1 damage per dart, making it reliable for breaking concentration or hitting evasive targets, whereas Jim's offers higher potential damage (2d4 per dart) but with a chance to hit nothing and hurt yourself. 
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Is radiant damage holy damage?

Radiant damage (Holy magic) is a damage type in Ashes of Creation. Radiance is an energy type that is part of the Cleric's Radiance school of augmentation that is expected to be available sometime during Alpha-2 phase-3. Undead mobs are weak against holy magic.
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What is the rule 0 in D&D?

Rule 0 or rule zero in tabletop role-playing gaming is the unwritten but commonly understood rule that the game master can override published game rules for any reason.
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What is the tomato rule in D&D?

D&D by Tomatoes Strength is being able to crush a tomato. Dexterity is being able to dodge a tomato. Constitution is being able to eat a bad tomato. Intelligence is knowing a tomato is a fruit.
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Who has the most HP in 5E?

Maximum HP in D&D 5e starts with your class's highest hit die roll + CON modifier at level 1, then adds your hit die's average (or rolled) value + CON mod per level, boosted by feats like Tough (+2 HP/level) and spells like Aid, with a theoretical cap around 600+ for PCs using all boosts, though the Tarrasque monster has 676 HP. 
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Is DnD good for ADHD?

This cherished tabletop role-playing game isn't just about rolling dice and slaying dragons; it's a transformative journey that offers unique therapeutic benefits for children struggling with ADHD.
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Is D&D 6E ever coming out?

Is there a D&D 6E release date? D&D 6E does not currently have a release date as there is no confirmation that the version will even come out. As of now, the only next edition of Dungeons & Dragons is D&D 2024 - which has its own release date of 2024.
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Who was the first canonically autistic character in D&D?

Meet Asteria, D&D's first canonically autistic character.
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Is Fireball overpowered in 5e?

So let's look at why Fireball has been and always shall be just a bit overpowered. At first level, the most common enemies are fractional CRs but you can see something like a cr 4 as a leader that is going to single handedlynhill your entire party. Creatures have sound 6 to 20 hp.
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Can chromatic orb be twinned?

You can target one additional creature for each spell slot level above 1. Chromatic Orb doesn't increase amount of targets when upcasted natively thus Twinned metamagic cannot be used with it.
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Is Firebolt a good cantrip?

While each cantrip has its strengths and weaknesses, Fire Bolt's simplicity and scaling damage make it a popular choice among spellcasters. Eldritch Blast, for example, offers multiple attack rolls and the potential for pushing targets, making it a versatile option for controlling the battlefield.
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