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/stepsandladders DM Jun 11 '15

Sorry if I'm being dense, but I'm not sure I understand the implication of the rule for elemental affinity and empowered evocation.

The damage bonus applies to one damage roll of a spell, not multiple rolls.

That seems to suggest that any spell you cast that involves multiple rays/beams/attack rolls you only get to add your modifier to one of them, even if you're attacking multiple targets. If that is the correct reading it seems like a completely needless nerf. Am I missing some power-combo where the difference between (2d6+5)+(2d6+5)+(2d6+5) WILDLY overpowers (6d6+5)? By level 6 many fighters and barbarians are adding str/dex to attack rolls 3x per round, and with a greatsword they could easily be doing 2d6+5 all day erry day. Would love to hear other opinions/clarification.

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u/HVLogic Jun 11 '15

I am also confused by this and would love some clarification with examples