You don’t have to see your target unless the target as defined by the spell is one “that you can see.” Dissonant Whispers does not require line of sight. A clear path to the target is line of effect. This is an important distinction when it comes to blinded casters or invisible targets.
Is dissonant whispers a good spell?
As others have said, Dissonant Whispers is one of the best spells in the game. This 5e dnd spell in the Player’s Handbook is an example of an effect. It moves you from the will and can cause you to activate an opportunity attack because it uses your response to maneuver you.
Can you use dissonant Whispers as a cantrip?
You are only limited if you use a bonus action to cast a spell as well. You can use Dissonant Whispers and then hit them with all the shots of a scorching ray in the same turn if that is what you want to do. War caster is always a cantrip anyway. Incorrect. Any Spell with a casting time of 1 action that only targets the retreating subject is valid.
Why does 5e grant extra movement with dissonant Whispers?
Previously it has bugged me that 5E seemed to grant extra movement as a reaction only to targets of the Dissonant Whispers spell, whereas you normally couldn’t move as a reaction unless you’d Readied a move (which is basically a delayed Dash).
What happens when you fail a save in dissonant Whispers?
On a failed save, it takes 3d6 psychic damage and must immediately use its reaction, if available, to move as far as its speed allows away from you. The creature doesn’t move into obviously dangerous ground, such as a fire or a pit.
How does dissonant Whispers work in RuneScape?
E.g. an troll who spent the whole round clawing at a dwarf already right in front of him would move 30′ when hit by Dissonant Whispers, but one who had used up 10′ of its movement closing on another PC would flee only 20′, and one which had Dashed 55′ would flee only 5′.
