Protection from Evil Bonus Stacking

[Emmit Svenson]

Protection from Evil text:

First, the subject gains a +2 deflection bonus to AC and a +2 resistance bonus on saves. Both these bonuses apply against attacks made or effects created by evil creatures.

Second, the subject immediately receives another saving throw (if one was allowed to begin with) against any spells or effects that possess or exercise mental control over the creature....This saving throw is made with a +2 morale bonus, using the same DC as the original effect.

Do the +2 resistance bonus to saves and the +2 morale bonus to saves vs. mental control effects stack, giving the target of Protection from Evil a total of +4 on saves versus mental control effects from evil creatures?

[Avh]

Quote:

Do the +2 resistance bonus to saves and the +2 morale bonus to saves vs. mental control effects stack, giving the target of Protection from Evil a total of +4 on saves versus mental control effects from evil creatures?

Yes, they stacks with each other (as they have different types).

[Robert A Matthews]

You should also note, that Protection from Evil makes you immune to mental control. So if you weren't already under the effects of any mental control, then you need not worry about whether it is +2 or +4. It is +4 though.

[Avianfoo]

Robert A Matthews wrote:

...Protection from Evil makes you immune to mental control...

Or does it?

[trollbill]

Also note the Resistance bonus isn't going to stack with a Cloak of Resistance, which a lot of characters have. Similarly, the Deflection bonus to AC won't stack with a Ring of Protection.

[Reecy]

LOL

Avainfoo... when I read that I inserted Soundtrack...

[darkwarriorkarg]

Avianfoo wrote:

Robert A Matthews wrote:

...Protection from Evil makes you immune to mental control...

Or does it?

No new effect that robs the target of it's independence can take effect.

You can still be put to sleep or confused, just not suggested, charmed, possessed or dominated.