Mordenkainen’s sword isn’t just underpowered, it’s brokenly bad. In nearly all situations, I would rather spend concentration on a 3rd-level hypnotic pattern than Mordenkainen’s sword. The sword would be underpowered as a 5th-level spell, much less 7th.
Can you sneak attack on a spell?
You can Sneak Attack with a spell if that spell involves making an attack with a finesse or ranged weapon.
Can faithful hound move?
The hound would move along with both kinds of moving spaces just fine. While there’s no way Tenser’s floating disk gets its own spaces rather than occupying some/one, a wagon might be big enough to get spaces, though it’s unlikely.
Can a rogue sneak attack with spells?
Spells cannot be used for sneak attacks…. Once per turn, you can deal extra 1d6 damage to one creature you hit with an attack if you have advantage on the attack roll. The attack must use a finesse or a ranged weapon.
Can you move Mordenkainen’s faithful hound?
The hound does not move from its spot, and can only attack adjacent targets. So sure, if you’re Leonidas at the Battle of Thermopylae, I can see it. Or if you’re really hard up for spotting invisible foes, maybe then.
Does faithful hound get opportunity attacks?
It does not get opportunity attacks, and advantage is probably a DM ruling. Given that it’s not a creature, the rules for opportunity attacks don’t apply.
How much damage does Mordenkainen’s sword spell do?
Pick Bigby’s hand or steel wind strike. Whatever you do, don’t pick Mordenkainen’s sword. This spell can do up to 3d10 x2 damage on the first round. First you use your action to summon it, and it procs, then you can use your bonus action to move it 20 ft and attack. Then each round after that, it can make an additional attack.
Which is better Mordenkainen’s sword or Bigby’s hand?
With the extra 1st turn attack, Mordenkainen’s Sword (Improved) 6d10 (33) stays ahead of the 8d8 (36) DPR of Bigby’s Hand in total damage for 11 rounds (beyond the duration of the spells), meaning MS already has better damage output. Given the burst damage on the first turn, 6d10 is appropriate damage for the sword.
Is the sword bad for a concentration spell?
The sword’s damage is bad for a concentration spell. Over three rounds (assuming all attacks hit), the sword deals 66 damage, while Bigby’s hand deals 108 damage (when upcast to 7th level). The sword’s damage is bad for a non-concentration spell.
Are there any spells that only require a melee attack?
The sword is one of only four leveled wizard spells that only require a melee spell attack. The others are vampiric touch, Mordenkainen’s faithful hound, and steel wind strike. Keep what makes the spell unique.
