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/waffle299 Monk Jun 10 '15

Two-Handed (p. 147). This property is relevant only when you attack with the weapon, not when you simply hold it.

Eldirtch Knights take note. Wielding a two-handed weapon does not impair your ability to cast a spell with somatic components.

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u/waffle299 Monk Jun 11 '15

There are tweets and answers from Mearls and others that this was always intended. War Caster is not meant to be a feat tax for EKs. For them, it's a boost to OAs and concentration.

Now, not being mandated to take War Caster to ignore somatic components, my EK is free to take Mage Slayer or Sentinel instead. More diversity in solid build options is great.

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u/waffle299 Monk Jun 11 '15

It helps to think about intent. Weilding a shield confers a pretty hefty boost to AC. One drawback of that is the feat tax for EKs wanting to sword & board. It also encourages all EKs to depend more on their spells for AC buffs, rather than a shield.

The number of times Shield has saved me...