A spell attack basically decides if the spell attack hits the target. It’s different from spell saving throws in that it depends less on the target’s ability to dodge, and more on how well your character can aim. It can apply to ranged spells or melee spells, as long as you use a spell attack.
Can fireball damage objects?
In terms of the Rules as Written (“RAW”), Fireball ignites flammable objects, but does not damage them. There are some existing rules regarding ignited creatures from other spells such as Searing Smite, but there are no rules regarding igniting objects.
What happens when you damage an object in RuneScape?
Certain attacks are especially successful against some objects. In such cases, attacks deal double their normal damage and may ignore the object’s hardness. A damaged object remains functional with the broken condition until the item’s hit points are reduced to 0, at which point it is destroyed.
How does shatter damage objects, if objects are?
Shatter has always been my “go to” spell for damaging objects. Whether it was a wooden door or a fragile stone outcropping, I’d cast shatter to crack it or shake it loose. But today, I read something that confused me.
How do you determine what objects are most likely to be affected?
Determine which four objects carried or worn by the creature are most likely to be affected and roll randomly among them. The randomly determined item must make a saving throw against the attack form and take whatever damage the attack dealt. If the selected item is not carried or worn and is not magical, it does not get a saving throw.
Do you know the roll for a shield spell?
According to Sage Advice, the caster should know the roll made for the attack before casting Shield. There were some that argued that the caster should not know the roll and should cast Shield before seeing if the spell would block the attack or not, because it was metagaming too much to know the roll.
