Do animals of the same CR summoned by Conjure Animals have to be the same animal?
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Do animals of the same CR summoned by conjure animals have to be the same animal?
I had a ranger player of mine ask. I know that the DM chooses which animals are summoned, and that the creatures are limited by the CR and number listed. But do they have to be the same creature?
For example, could he use the "Eight beasts of challenge rating 1/4 or lower" option and summon 4 wolves, a hawk, and 3 elk? Or could it only summon 8 wolves?
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Do animals of the same CR summoned by conjure animals have to be the same animal?
I had a ranger player of mine ask. I know that the DM chooses which animals are summoned, and that the creatures are limited by the CR and number listed. But do they have to be the same creature?
For example, could he use the "Eight beasts of challenge rating 1/4 or lower" option and summon 4 wolves, a hawk, and 3 elk? Or could it only summon 8 wolves?
dnd-5e spells summoning animal
edited Dec 6 at 14:04
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asked Dec 6 at 3:58
Aaron
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Related: How do you determine which beast appears during Conjure Animals?, How to decide what creatures are summoned?
– V2Blast
Dec 6 at 4:36
Also, welcome to the Stack! Good question and I hope to see you around more! :)
– Rubiksmoose
Dec 6 at 14:51
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Do animals of the same CR summoned by conjure animals have to be the same animal?
I had a ranger player of mine ask. I know that the DM chooses which animals are summoned, and that the creatures are limited by the CR and number listed. But do they have to be the same creature?
For example, could he use the "Eight beasts of challenge rating 1/4 or lower" option and summon 4 wolves, a hawk, and 3 elk? Or could it only summon 8 wolves?
dnd-5e spells summoning animal
edited Dec 6 at 14:04
Rubiksmoose
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asked Dec 6 at 3:58
Aaron
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Do animals of the same CR summoned by conjure animals have to be the same animal?
I had a ranger player of mine ask. I know that the DM chooses which animals are summoned, and that the creatures are limited by the CR and number listed. But do they have to be the same creature?
For example, could he use the "Eight beasts of challenge rating 1/4 or lower" option and summon 4 wolves, a hawk, and 3 elk? Or could it only summon 8 wolves?
dnd-5e spells summoning animal
dnd-5e spells summoning animal
edited Dec 6 at 14:04
Rubiksmoose
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asked Dec 6 at 3:58
Aaron
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edited Dec 6 at 14:04
Rubiksmoose
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asked Dec 6 at 3:58
Aaron
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edited Dec 6 at 14:04
Rubiksmoose
47.2k6236359
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Rubiksmoose
47.2k6236359
edited Dec 6 at 14:04
Rubiksmoose
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asked Dec 6 at 3:58
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Related: How do you determine which beast appears during Conjure Animals?, How to decide what creatures are summoned?
– V2Blast
Dec 6 at 4:36
Also, welcome to the Stack! Good question and I hope to see you around more! :)
– Rubiksmoose
Dec 6 at 14:51
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Related: How do you determine which beast appears during Conjure Animals?, How to decide what creatures are summoned?
– V2Blast
Dec 6 at 4:36
Also, welcome to the Stack! Good question and I hope to see you around more! :)
– Rubiksmoose
Dec 6 at 14:51
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Related: How do you determine which beast appears during Conjure Animals?, How to decide what creatures are summoned?
– V2Blast
Dec 6 at 4:36
Related: How do you determine which beast appears during Conjure Animals?, How to decide what creatures are summoned?
– V2Blast
Dec 6 at 4:36
Also, welcome to the Stack! Good question and I hope to see you around more! :)
– Rubiksmoose
Dec 6 at 14:51
Also, welcome to the Stack! Good question and I hope to see you around more! :)
– Rubiksmoose
Dec 6 at 14:51
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There is nothing that says they have to be the same creature
The only thing the spell says about what creatures are summoned is:
You summon fey spirits that take the form of beasts and appear in unoccupied spaces that you can see within range. Choose one of the following options for what appears:
- One beast of challenge rating 2 or lower
- Two beasts of challenge rating 1 or lower
- Four beasts of challenge rating 1/2 or lower
- Eight beasts of challenge rating 1/4 or lower
Nowhere does it say the creatures have to be the same or put any other restrictions on the identities of the summoned creatures. Thus, they can be different. If there was a restriction, the spell would say it.
It is worth noting that, per the published Sage Advice compendium, the intent is for the DM to decide what creatures are summoned.
Work with your DM if you want some input on what creatures are summoned.
edited Dec 6 at 12:11
KorvinStarmast
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answered Dec 6 at 5:49
Rubiksmoose
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I am the DM, but thanks very much! This will probably make sessions when the ranger uses the spell much more interesting. Appreciate it!
– Aaron
Dec 6 at 16:19
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There is nothing that says they have to be the same creature
The only thing the spell says about what creatures are summoned is:
You summon fey spirits that take the form of beasts and appear in unoccupied spaces that you can see within range. Choose one of the following options for what appears:
- One beast of challenge rating 2 or lower
- Two beasts of challenge rating 1 or lower
- Four beasts of challenge rating 1/2 or lower
- Eight beasts of challenge rating 1/4 or lower
Nowhere does it say the creatures have to be the same or put any other restrictions on the identities of the summoned creatures. Thus, they can be different. If there was a restriction, the spell would say it.
It is worth noting that, per the published Sage Advice compendium, the intent is for the DM to decide what creatures are summoned.
Work with your DM if you want some input on what creatures are summoned.
edited Dec 6 at 12:11
KorvinStarmast
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answered Dec 6 at 5:49
Rubiksmoose
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I am the DM, but thanks very much! This will probably make sessions when the ranger uses the spell much more interesting. Appreciate it!
– Aaron
Dec 6 at 16:19
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There is nothing that says they have to be the same creature
The only thing the spell says about what creatures are summoned is:
You summon fey spirits that take the form of beasts and appear in unoccupied spaces that you can see within range. Choose one of the following options for what appears:
- One beast of challenge rating 2 or lower
- Two beasts of challenge rating 1 or lower
- Four beasts of challenge rating 1/2 or lower
- Eight beasts of challenge rating 1/4 or lower
Nowhere does it say the creatures have to be the same or put any other restrictions on the identities of the summoned creatures. Thus, they can be different. If there was a restriction, the spell would say it.
It is worth noting that, per the published Sage Advice compendium, the intent is for the DM to decide what creatures are summoned.
Work with your DM if you want some input on what creatures are summoned.
edited Dec 6 at 12:11
KorvinStarmast
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answered Dec 6 at 5:49
Rubiksmoose
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I am the DM, but thanks very much! This will probably make sessions when the ranger uses the spell much more interesting. Appreciate it!
– Aaron
Dec 6 at 16:19
add a comment |
up vote
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up vote
19
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There is nothing that says they have to be the same creature
The only thing the spell says about what creatures are summoned is:
You summon fey spirits that take the form of beasts and appear in unoccupied spaces that you can see within range. Choose one of the following options for what appears:
- One beast of challenge rating 2 or lower
- Two beasts of challenge rating 1 or lower
- Four beasts of challenge rating 1/2 or lower
- Eight beasts of challenge rating 1/4 or lower
Nowhere does it say the creatures have to be the same or put any other restrictions on the identities of the summoned creatures. Thus, they can be different. If there was a restriction, the spell would say it.
It is worth noting that, per the published Sage Advice compendium, the intent is for the DM to decide what creatures are summoned.
Work with your DM if you want some input on what creatures are summoned.
edited Dec 6 at 12:11
KorvinStarmast
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answered Dec 6 at 5:49
Rubiksmoose
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There is nothing that says they have to be the same creature
The only thing the spell says about what creatures are summoned is:
You summon fey spirits that take the form of beasts and appear in unoccupied spaces that you can see within range. Choose one of the following options for what appears:
- One beast of challenge rating 2 or lower
- Two beasts of challenge rating 1 or lower
- Four beasts of challenge rating 1/2 or lower
- Eight beasts of challenge rating 1/4 or lower
Nowhere does it say the creatures have to be the same or put any other restrictions on the identities of the summoned creatures. Thus, they can be different. If there was a restriction, the spell would say it.
It is worth noting that, per the published Sage Advice compendium, the intent is for the DM to decide what creatures are summoned.
Work with your DM if you want some input on what creatures are summoned.
edited Dec 6 at 12:11
KorvinStarmast
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answered Dec 6 at 5:49
Rubiksmoose
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edited Dec 6 at 12:11
KorvinStarmast
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edited Dec 6 at 12:11
KorvinStarmast
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KorvinStarmast
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73.5k17228401
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Rubiksmoose
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answered Dec 6 at 5:49
Rubiksmoose
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answered Dec 6 at 5:49
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I am the DM, but thanks very much! This will probably make sessions when the ranger uses the spell much more interesting. Appreciate it!
– Aaron
Dec 6 at 16:19
add a comment |
I am the DM, but thanks very much! This will probably make sessions when the ranger uses the spell much more interesting. Appreciate it!
– Aaron
Dec 6 at 16:19
I am the DM, but thanks very much! This will probably make sessions when the ranger uses the spell much more interesting. Appreciate it!
– Aaron
Dec 6 at 16:19
I am the DM, but thanks very much! This will probably make sessions when the ranger uses the spell much more interesting. Appreciate it!
– Aaron
Dec 6 at 16:19
add a comment |
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