The best way to use Infestation is to pair it with another spell that deals damage when the target moves, like Spike Growth. I know that RAW-wise, it’s one of the damaging cantrips whereas Druidcraft, Mold Earth, Shape Water, etc., are primarily utility.
What does Infestation do 5e?
You cause a cloud of mites, fleas, and other parasites to appear momentarily on one creature you can see within range. The target must succeed on a Constitution saving throw, or it takes 1d6 poison damage and moves 5 feet in a random direction if it can move and its speed is at least 5 feet.
Does infestation provoke opportunity attacks?
As written, this doesn’t trigger opportunity attacks. You also don’t provoke an opportunity attack when you teleport or when someone or something moves you without using your movement, action, or reaction.
When does the movement from infestation count as?
As you said, booming blade requires willing movement: If the target willingly moves before then… readily; of one’s own free will. However, this movement is a result of infestation forcing the creature to move regardless if they fail their save.
What do you need to know about cantrips in RuneScape?
Full spellcasters (Bards, Clerics, Druids, Sorcerers, Warlocks, and Wizards) have cantrips on their class spell lists. And characters of these classes know a handful, learning more as they gain levels. Some of these cantrips serve as offensive combat options akin to martial characters attacking with their weapons.
Which is the best offensive Cantrip in dungeons and Dragons?
An offensive cantrip, ray of frost deals cold damage that increases as your character gains more levels. While it doesn’t have the biggest damage die, this cantrip provides utility since the target’s speed also gets reduced by 10 feet until the start of your next turn.
How does infestation work in Unearthed Arcana?
Infestation is one of the new cantrips from Unearthed Arcana: Starter Spells. Here is the relevant text The target must succeed on a Constitution saving throw or take 1d6 piercing damage. If the target takes any of that damage, the target moves 5 feet in a random direction .
