Spell targeting - Does "creature" include yourself?


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Silver Crusade

Title says it all. If the target line in a spell descriptor says "one creature" or something like that, can you cast it on yourself? I'm pretty sure I know the answer, but I'm looking for confirmation.


Unless the spell that affects creature specifically states that it cannot be cast upon oneself it can, so yes, that one creature might be the caster himself.


Creature = everyone. You can cast it on your enemies, on your allies, or on yourself.


You can cast it on yourself as long as you are a creature. Hint: 99.99% of spellcasters are creatures.

Be careful, though, if the spell says "living creatures" because then undead and constructs don't count.

Silver Crusade

That's what I figured. I was thinking of buff spells when I asked, but now that I'm thinking about various spells more, I'm coming up with some highly theatrical ways for wizards to commit suicide.

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