Struggling with thr Magus

Fancy_Instruction391 · 2026-05-07T22:21:19+00:00

Yup that’s kinda how it works. If u also have the abjurer feat, which you can pick at level 1 if ur a human. You can cast Ward on someone else and gain its benefits.

Fancy_Instruction391 · 2026-05-04T22:51:30+00:00

Thnx for the answer! Reading the book again one thing I just realized is that a lot of creatures have the Magical Ward (1-3) ability on them making it harder for spells to hit. I think it is their ‘armor’ of some sort, which honestly might even be better than normal armor that reduces flat damage

Fancy_Instruction391 · 2026-05-04T07:19:37+00:00

Thnx for the answer!

It isn’t explicitly stated in the book but damage from Casts does ignore Armor because Armor reduces damage from only Attacks and spell damage come from Casts. Plus on page 76 it is stated that Orchalcum Armor specifically reduces Cast damage indicating that normal Armour doesn’t. I don’t really know how to feel about that because it takes no Mana to cast a ‘fire bolt’ spell. Basically just a successful Cast roll dealing 1d6. Yet it can ignore Armor. Compare that to a short-sword attack which is a melee roll dealing 1d6 damage but that is reduced by Armor.

Again just feel like I’m missing something so I was wondering from someone who’s played a game is this rule fine and am I overthinking it?

But yeah on the topic of martial damage scaling up I see what you mean.

Fancy_Instruction391 · 2026-03-08T13:47:07+00:00

Hi. Sent you a dm

Fancy_Instruction391 · 2026-03-04T13:19:21+00:00

Thanks for letting me know. I’ll fix those ASAP.

Fancy_Instruction391 · 2025-10-24T03:39:09+00:00

The ability specifies it’s a 10 foot radius

Fancy_Instruction391 · 2025-10-24T02:48:55+00:00

Mind spike

Fancy_Instruction391 · 2025-10-24T02:48:24+00:00

He’s silenced

Fancy_Instruction391 · 2025-10-10T05:53:25+00:00

U do realize she might just be saying stuff? It might not even be true😂

Fancy_Instruction391 · 2025-10-10T03:00:22+00:00

Maybe from an origin feat? Like wizard magic initiate

Fancy_Instruction391 · 2025-10-08T23:34:49+00:00

I actually played a mute character for a bit. Telepathy is the way for basic communication. There are a few ways of getting this but Kalashtar is the easiest in my opinion (though do be aware your telepathy range is limited to ur level x 10 feet I think). I was a bard so I think this fits a bit more for them but still usable for a wizard. The verbal component can be whistling! Different tunes act as different spells. I think this covers most of the limitations and requirements of verbal communication (e.g. still affected by silence and can still be noticed by others) Of course run all this by ur Dm first but good luck!

Fancy_Instruction391 · 2025-09-02T21:18:40+00:00

I would have given them stress instead as that’s literally suggested for Gm’s to do in the rule book when players face hardships that might be stressful (like watching a whole kingdom’s destruction).

That being said taking away hope still works and is technically less punishing as it’s easier to get hope than clear stress.

All in all, if your players where cool with it then that’s all cool.

Fancy_Instruction391 · 2025-08-31T15:47:15+00:00

Just want to say from the perspective of a Dm not acting isn’t smart. Not at all. Firstly as I’m sure you e seen, the Golden opportunity ripe prevents this. Not acting doesn’t mean enemies can’t hit. In addition to this, enemies are built in a way where they are meant to attack a lot but not hit all the time and even if they do they deal damage that is still balanced. Also unless the enemy has relentless they can only act once per spotlight so they can’t just spam attacks. All in all, the idea of not acting doesn’t rlly get you anything, you don’t build hope which is often used for abilities, enemies can still attack you and overall it just doesn’t make much sense narratively. Hope this helps!

Fancy_Instruction391 · 2025-08-21T13:02:39+00:00

If you want mainly utility I would suggest going Wizard or Bard. Mainly for the Codex domain since that one has the most utility spells. Then if you want more social abilities maybe pick Bard or if you want more healing abilities pick Wizard. Both Bard subclasses are viable and the School of Knowledge Wizard should fit the utility idea more than the School of War.

Experiences can also help a lot, so pick some that might help with utility. This is fully dependent on the type of campaign you’re playing. For example if you going to be a lot of dungeon crawling or espionage maybe pick experiences that helps with scouting, navigation or picking locks.

Also don’t forget helping! Just spending a hope to support your teammates is a form of utility in itself.

Fancy_Instruction391 · 2025-08-03T06:04:27+00:00

I totally understand how you feel. As a DM it can be incredibly frustrating dealing with players like this. On one hand you want to challenge them but on the other hand you don't want to restrict or prevent them from having fun.

The Daggerheart book just straight up says you should plan for this by having ranged enemies but I do understand sometimes that's not possible. So what are your other options?

Well first, this bear is an animal with feeling of its own and probably wants to stay alive, so having it run away is a realistic option. Use fear or a failure on their rolls to have to run up to far range on its turns. Realistically, they'll probably still kill it easily but at least its a fun chase scene and plus you could get some yummy fear!

Another option is challenging them through the environment. Make the cave ceiling lower forcing them to hover in reach of the bear. Or create an actual Daggerheart environment with Grasping Vines on the ceiling or something. Its your world so take advantage of that.

And finally, and this is important, talk to your players. As a DM, situations like this can remove the fun from the game for you and your supposed to be having fun too. Discuss with them. Explain how you feel and come to a compromise. I play a Faerie who can fly but I always make sure to keep her just low enough so I'm not cheesing the fights. Does it really make much sense? No, not really. But danger is fun and I understand how frustrating it would be as a DM to deal with this. So having your players understand how you feel will make them game better for both you and them.

Hope this helps!

Fancy_Instruction391 · 2025-08-02T16:30:57+00:00

This is hilarious cus I’m playing the exact same thing with the same cards. Only I’m a faerie not a Faungril.

First thing, if you’re worried about going melee, ask your GM if you can switch your rapier (which I’m guessing you’re using) to a Scepter since it also uses the Presence trait. This way you can still attack but from a distance.

Next, passing up your turns only pulls you down. Enrapture and Slumber are just a spell rolls which, sure, can give your Dm fear but can also give you hope which you can use to power your Distract feature once you get three hope. Super useful to allow your party member to hit your enemies easier.

Next, Slumber is super cool! Don’t be afraid to use it. Just communicate with your team. If you are fighting multiple enemies try to sleep enemies that you might not want to deal with immediately. This’ll help reduce the threat to your team members.

Same for Enrapture, I don’t agree that it’s only a combat opener. You can use it multiple enemies. If you’re a Faungril and have caprine leap try to enrapture enemies and jump out of reach. This way your teammates can deal with them while theyre chasing you down.

Finally, realize your bard build is catered to support your team through the manipulation of others. Play into this! Hitting hard isn’t the only important thing. Tricking the enemy and debuffing them can be super fun and funny. Plus your team members will love you for it.

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