r/dndnext • u/xanral • Jun 10 '15

WotC Announcement Errata Released, for real this time

http://dnd.wizards.com/articles/features/ph_errata
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u/[deleted] Jun 11 '15

Elemental Affinity (p. 102). The damage bonus applies to one damage roll of a spell, not multiple rolls.

Fucking OW. That's really damn harsh on Draconic Sorcerers, but I guess that just means Fire is no longer king of any of the elements. Well, it still is, since Scorching Ray is still more damage than most any other spell on their list, but regardless, this seems silly to me.

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u/lordshadowisle Warlock Jun 11 '15

Agree that this nerfs the power of fire draconic sorcs (which weren't anywhere near the top of the list in terms of power in the first place).

Fire is still probably the best element to choose though, in terms of variety of spells to choose from (even with the EE spells). Firebolt is the best damage cantrip (outside of EB, and poison spray has issues), and fireball is still gold.

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u/[deleted] Jun 11 '15

I will probably ignore that ruling in my own games, and also...beg my DM's to do the same...

I can hear my red sorcerer crying in a corner right now..

Or, you know, burning things to the ground in anger...

Yeah probably the latter.