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Checking SR vs multiple opponents.
« on: November 07, 2011, 01:19:28 PM »
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When Spell Resistance Applies
Each spell includes an entry that indicates whether spell resistance applies to the spell. In general, whether spell resistance applies depends on what the spell does:

Targeted Spells
Spell resistance applies if the spell is targeted at the creature. Some individually targeted spells can be directed at several creatures simultaneously. In such cases, a creature’s spell resistance applies only to the portion of the spell actually targeted at that creature. If several different resistant creatures are subjected to such a spell, each checks its spell resistance separately.

Area Spells
Spell resistance applies if the resistant creature is within the spell’s area. It protects the resistant creature without affecting the spell itself.
Multi-target spells against multiple foes with SR get checked separately vs each foe.  What about area affect spells?  Do you just check once, even if you're laying a lightning bolt down on a whole column of tanarukk?

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Re: Checking SR vs multiple opponents.
« Reply #1 on: November 07, 2011, 01:28:07 PM »
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When Spell Resistance Applies
Each spell includes an entry that indicates whether spell resistance applies to the spell. In general, whether spell resistance applies depends on what the spell does:

Targeted Spells
Spell resistance applies if the spell is targeted at the creature. Some individually targeted spells can be directed at several creatures simultaneously. In such cases, a creature’s spell resistance applies only to the portion of the spell actually targeted at that creature. If several different resistant creatures are subjected to such a spell, each checks its spell resistance separately.

Area Spells
Spell resistance applies if the resistant creature is within the spell’s area. It protects the resistant creature without affecting the spell itself.
Multi-target spells against multiple foes with SR get checked separately vs each foe.  What about area affect spells?  Do you just check once, even if you're laying a lightning bolt down on a whole column of tanarukk?

Yes, you still check for each creature in the area.