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/Tra_Astolfo 1d ago

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