Can you move Maximilian’s earthen grasp?

Yes, Maximilian’s Earthen Grasp can be moved as an action, allowing the hand to reach for a different creature or to move to a different unoccupied space within its range of 30 feet, and the movement is always measured from the current location of the caster, not from where the spell was initially cast. The spell description specifies that the hand can be directed to a new target or location as long as it is within the defined range, providing flexibility in its use during combat or exploration scenarios.

Understanding Maximilian’s Earthen Grasp

What is Maximilian’s Earthen Grasp?

Maximilian’s Earthen Grasp is a transmutation spell that causes the earth to grab and restrain a target, making it a powerful tool for controlling the battlefield or immobilizing enemies. This 2nd-level spell requires verbal, somatic, and material components, including a miniature hand sculpted from clay, to be cast effectively.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the range of Maximilian’s Earthen Grasp? Maximilian’s Earthen Grasp has a range of 30 feet, allowing the caster to affect targets at a considerable distance.

2. Can Maximilian’s Earthen Grasp be twinned? The strictest reading of the Twinned Spell feature suggests that Maximilian’s Earthen Grasp cannot be twinned because it first targets a point, not a creature.

3. Does Maximilian’s Earthen Grasp occupy its space? Yes, Maximilian’s Earthen Grasp takes up space and can be used to create chokepoints or prevent reinforcements from arriving, making it a strategic spell in combat.

4. How does Maximilian’s Earthen Grasp work? A Medium hand made from compacted soil rises and reaches for one creature the caster can see within 5 feet of it, giving the caster the reach of the hand for the initial cast and subsequent attempts to catch an enemy.

5. What are the components of Maximilian’s Earthen Grasp? Maximilian’s Earthen Grasp requires verbal, somatic, and material components, specifically a miniature hand sculpted from clay.

6. Is invisibility a concentration spell? Yes, Invisibility requires concentration, meaning the caster cannot cast another spell that requires concentration while maintaining Invisibility.

7. Can you move through a Flaming Sphere? Interestingly, Flaming Sphere does not occupy the space it is in and lacks text prohibiting a creature from moving into its space, allowing creatures to move through it.

8. Does Flaming Sphere hurt the caster? No, Flaming Sphere does not cause damage to the caster or trigger saves on the caster’s turn or the enemies’ turn unless specific conditions are met.

9. Can Flaming Sphere hit multiple enemies? Yes, Flaming Sphere deals 3d6 fire damage to each creature in the square where it first appears, with each creature attempting a basic Reflex save.

10. Do Cantrips break invisibility? No, casting a Cantrip does not break Invisibility, as Cantrips are considered spells that can be cast at will without using a spell slot.

11. Are Cantrips considered spells? Yes, Cantrips are spells that can be cast at will, without using a spell slot, and have a spell level of 0.

12. What is the disadvantage of invisibility in 5e? Attacks against invisible creatures are at disadvantage unless they can be seen by magical means or through blindsight or truesight.

13. What is the stone hand spell in D&D? The stone hand spell causes an arm made of stone to rise from the ground and attempt to grasp the leg of a targeted creature, who is allowed a saving throw to avoid the effect.

14. What is the somatic component of Mage Hand? Mage Hand has a somatic component that requires the use of one free hand, which cannot be used if the hand is badly mangled.

15. Can you cast Karsus’s Avatar? Karsus’s Avatar is a piece of epic magic that was possible before the Time of Trouble in Faerun and contributed to much of the disaster, allowing the caster to switch themselves with a god of their choosing, but its casting is heavily restricted and complex.