The Mage Slayer feat does not allow an Opportunity Attack, it just allows an Attack with a Reaction when someone casts within 5 ft.
Can Mage Slayer stop a spell?
No, it does not (unless it requires concentration). Further, there are no rules about the casting of a spell being interrupted by damage, unless that spell requires concentration.
When a creature within 5 feet of you casts a spell you can use your reaction to make a melee weapon attack against that creature?
Whirlwind Attack: You can use your action to make a melee Attack against any number of creatures within 5 feet of you, with a separate Attack roll for each target.
Does Mage Slayer and Sentinel stack?
No, because Mage Slayer doesn’t name this reaction an opportunity attack, so it doesn’t count for triggering Sentinel.
Does Sentinel count as an opportunity attack?
Sentinel does not grant an opportunity attack It is important to note, however, that this attack granted by Sentinel using your reaction is not considered an Opportunity Attack.
Does Sentinel trigger on spells?
And in both spell cases, we see wording that says the spells affects the triggering attack / damage. There is no such wording in the Sentinel feat that would imply it affects the triggering attack; therefore, it gets resolved.
Is Mage Slayer feat worth?
Mage Slayer is still a solid feat. Imposing disadvantage on concentration saves is amazing, and it doesn’t even matter how you’re dealing the damage – melee attacks, ranged attacks, a saving throw spell, a dragonborn’s breath weapon, whatever.
Does Mage Slayer work on illusions?
Any illusion-based hero will greatly increase the effective HP of their illusions with a Mage Slayer. Imagine how quickly Phantom Lancer’s illusions melt against something like Leshrac. With a Mage Slayer the illusions won’t be so frail thanks to the debuff they apply on the target.
Does Sentinel trigger before or after damage?
According to Sage Advice, the Sentinel attack is resolved before the triggering attack.
Does Mage Slayer work with Misty step?
Mage Slayer does not allow for an attack to be made against another creature casting Misty Step. Mage Slayer allows for an attack to be made against a creature that has cast a spell.
What are the benefits of being a Mage Slayer?
Being a mage slayer dnd 5e feat you have had practice of some techniques in the melee combat which are against to the spellcasters, and you can gain the following benefits too. Whenever a creature which is within 5ft of you can casts a spell, you can also use your reaction for making a melee weapon attack which is against to the that creature.
When does the Mage Slayer feat interrupt the spell?
The Mage Slayer feat (PHB, p. 168) says: When a creature within 5 feet of you casts a spell, you can use your reaction to make a melee weapon attack against that creature. So which happens first?
When does a Mage Slayer reaction take place?
If a reaction has no timing specified, or the timing is unclear, the reaction occurs after its trigger finishes, as in the Ready action. Since the trigger for Mage Slayer is when a creature casts a spell, the reaction will take place after a creature casts a spell, not as creature casts a spell.
What’s the difference between Mage Slayer and Misty step?
Also it’s Duration is Instantaneous, which means it happens the moment the spell is cast, there is no lingering or lasting effect which takes a period of time to fully complete the spell. I would rule that, while Mage Slayer would grant a Reaction to Attack the caster, there would be nothing to strike as they’re already a “silvery mist”.
