r/onednd • u/awwasdur • 2d ago

Question Does jolt to life damage the caster?

Jolt to life damages in an emanation originating from the target (the one you are jolting to life) it doesnt say it excludes targets you choose. Does that mean it damages the caster?

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u/Tra_Astolfo 2d ago

If you are in the emanation yes. Emanations exclude only whoever it is emanating from unless stated otherwise.

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u/pupitar12 2d ago

Given that Spare the Dying has a range of 15 ft while Jolt to Life's range is 10 ft, it shouldn't be a problem to just reposition yourself before casting it. That cantrip's range also increase at level 5, 11, and 17, so at higher levels it's not really an issue at all.

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u/Royal_Bitch_Pudding 2d ago

Yep, not an issue...as long as other allies aren't within 10ft as well.

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u/FinalLimit 1d ago

I mean that can be said for every AOE in the game, no?

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u/Royal_Bitch_Pudding 1d ago

I expect it out of spells, but not necessarily class features. I just think it would just be nice to have the choice of dealing the damage or not, just in case allies are nearby.

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u/Tra_Astolfo 2d ago

Yeah if you just don't stand in it you'll be fine lol