Witch Hex - Swamp's Grasp


Rules Questions


If a level 5 Witch uses the Swamp's Grasp Hex does she/he have to cause five 10-foot squares to become difficult terrain. Or can she/he choose the number of affected squares?

Thanks in advance.


...Anybody???


Hmmmm, it doesn't seem clear to me. IIRC you can choose to cast spells at a lower caster level though, so I don't see why you couldn't choose not to use all the squares. They would have to stay as 10-foot squares, though the ability doesn't say anything about them having to be contiguous.

Grand Lodge

I was using and abusing Swamp's grasp last night. It is my second fav Hex after Slumber at this point. Being able to stop badguys almost in their tracks was really handy!


While it doesn't explicitly call it out for (Su) abilities, spellcasters can indeed choose to cast spells at lower than their actual caster levels (though no lower than the minimum CL for a spell of that level). Assuming the GM applies that rule transparently, you should be able to voluntarily use it as if you were lv1. You could also theoretically designate the same 10ft squares more than once, not that stacking it would have any benefit. Heck, the hex doesn't require the squares to be horizontal ground, feel free to use any extra footage on walls and ceilings in case of opponents' with climb speeds.)


Awesome thanks for the replies guys!

Scarab Sages

I love this hex. Too bad it's not PFS legal.


Damn missed that. Thanks for pointing that out Imbicatus.


Hopping in this post to ask another question about this hex... how often can you use it?

Is it simply 3 + INT Bonus rounds per day, then no more until tomorrow? Or is it unlimited use but only limiting the area you can cover by "resetting" with each use?

Curious to how it plays out because I've got only one more basic hex to choose at level 8 and I've already got Slumber, Misfortune, Fortune, Cackle, Evil Eye, Prehensile Hair, and Cauldron. This one looks like it might be the most fun addition as I love spells/abilities that allow me to shape the battlefield.

Thanks!

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