Question on Swarms and Spell Damage


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Pathfinder Lost Omens, Rulebook, Starfinder Roleplaying Game Subscriber

Under the rules it says that any swarm that is fine or diminutive cannot be targeted by a single target spell, does this mean that it is not effected by spells such as acid splash, but it would be affected by spells such as burning hands? Thanks again!


Yep


That is correct, swarms are unaffected but any single target spell or ability and can only be affected by spells and abilities that target an area of effect (aoe).


Pathfinder Lost Omens, Rulebook, Starfinder Roleplaying Game Subscriber

Wow this really makes swarms truly deadly for new players, thanks again!


Ruuak wrote:
Wow this really makes swarms truly deadly for new players, thanks again!

That's why you should always carry around some alchemist fire, or other splash weapons.


Pathfinder Lost Omens, Rulebook, Starfinder Roleplaying Game Subscriber

Ah ok I see that, always wondered before this why so many people considered it so important for low level adventures.

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