Node of Blasting on Bullets


Rules Questions


Can you use the Occult Adventures spell Node of Blasting to enchant bullets that trigger on hit?


I'd say yes, but it wouldn't work on creatures which could be deemed "mindless". Otherwise, RAW, there isn't any conflict.


Note: this doesn't combine with abundant ammunition as it only affects one object at a time and not a container ( and you will also blast yourself while attempting to load the sling/gun).

I had a stone oracle/occultist who carried a bag of blasting pebbles with him. He couldn't touch them himself since they would blast him, but he could slip the bag over someone's head, or dump it on them from above for massive amounts of damage. He would use up his remaining slots at the end of every day to keep the bag stocked.

Another good combo was: cast Node of Blasting on a pebble, do not let go of the pebble. Next turn use the Mighty Pebble(Su) Revelation with the blasting pebble, aim for a square with several enemies adjacent and hope you hit the square. When the pebble explodes all the enemies that failed their reflex save also have to make the will save for Node of Blasting (YMMV).


This should work. I think the easiest solution (depending on what kind of ammunition you are using) is to enchant your ammunition and then load it with the aid of tools. This would work best with ammunition with a cartridge or some kind of revolver. I think you could use pliers or possibly tweezers, just some way to not touch it.

It shouldn't trigger if you're just holding the gun, and it gives you one hell of a nova round.

Sovereign Court

Alchemical paper cartridges maybe? You cast it on the bullet before assembling the cartridge?


Firebug wrote:
Alchemical paper cartridges maybe? You cast it on the bullet before assembling the cartridge?

I could see that working, but at the same time I'm not sure how that makes sense for the rules. If it does work, then I guess why not just wear gloves or gauntlets? What counts as "touching" something 0.0

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