Dungeons and Dragons - Spell Attacks and Spell Saves

[@jasonantares3116]

Thank you You're like the only person to actually explain this online

[@bazzabaz4302]

This was so helpful so many other videos don't explan the how to get to your spell attack and saves modifiers. This explains it so well.

[@TheDAE]

So glad this helped you!

[@themanhimself5650]

Feel it 💯💯

[@Perryjin1]

New Group starting here, Boardgame Vets but PnP/DnD Noobs, this was by far the most helpful video about casting. Thanks!

[@themanhimself5650]

This was so helpful, I really needed the specifics on how to get save modifiers and you're the first one to explain it 🙏🙏💯💯

[@solelysium]

This is exactly what I need it. Thank you so much!! ☺️❤️

[@putputters]

thanks for the video!! i was really confused as to whether or not i had to make an attack roll for All spells or only specific ones.

[@arnovanboxem2519]

Thnx the player hand book and the other videos didn't really explain it. It is in the player handbook on page 205 for every one interested.

[@cjmarblebean8418]

Thank you!

[@rickb7646]

Thanks, very helpful

[@ethanmennie9897]

Thank you very much! I suck at reading so this is a great alternative

[@StuffTube]

Thank you so much

[@haze4622]

very helpful. whats the difference to the pathfinder system?

[@tomjagz711]

Thanks.. good vid! :)

[@schrodingerneko3824]

what edition is this?

[@mrredhatter]

What equation is used to determine Casting Ability plz?

[@TheDAE]

Hi there! Quick break down: Spell Attack Modifier = proficiency bonus and spellcasting modifier. Spell Save DC = 8 + proficiency bonus + spellcasting modifier

[@dakdur1126]

What is a spell attack bonus?

[@Edino_Chattino]

Your attribute bonus. As he´s a cleric, he uses WIS.

[@dakdur1126]

@@Edino_Chattino right but what is it used for, like when does the DM ask for it?

[@Edino_Chattino]

@@dakdur1126 when an enemy has to save against your spell, it´s harder for them the higher your spell attack bonus (DC = 8 + Proficiency bonus + ability score bonus)

[@TheDAE]

Hi all, Nick here. Sorry I didn't see these earlier! A spell attack bonus or modifier is used when you are targeting someone with a spell, typically with an offensive spell. Think Firebolt, Guiding Bolt, Harm, those kind of spells. The spell attack bonus is a combination of your proficiency and your spellcasting ability modifier. Because I am a cleric in this example, Wisdom is what I use to cast my spells, so it is my proficiency bonus and wisdom modifier. A Spell Save is when a target is attempting to resist a spell. This is made by the target of your spell. So for example if I cast Hold Person and attempt to paralyze them, I cast the spell, but the target has an opportunity to resist the spell. This is where your Spell Save DC or Difficulty check comes into play. This is calculated as 8 + proficiency bonus + spellcasting modifier (in my case using wisdom. Hope that all helps!

[@affluence8]

You must be a terrible DM. You just basically explained you have to “to hit” roll first for Hold Person and then you get a wisdom saving throw. You couldn’t even offer one single spell that has a “to hit” spell attack roll. How bout “shocking grasp!” How about “Melf’s Acid Arrow?” I just wasted 7 minutes of my life. How do I get it back.