Pool Strike and Spells?


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The Magus Arcana Pool Strike is a Supernatural ability that allows a Magus to make a touch attack to deal some elemental damage (type chosen on activation). If the touch attack misses, the Magus can hold the charge for a minute, much like a touch spell.

When using a touch spell, if the caster is holding the charge, and casts another spell of any sort, the touch spell being held dissipates. Does this apply to Pool Strike? i.e. if I cast Shocking Grasp, then activate Pool Strike, can I attack with both? Does the answer change if I use Pool Strike first?


The dissipation of a "held charge" is part of the touch spell mechanics, and states that it dissipates if you cast another spell. An (Su) isn't a spell, so I don't believe either would cause the other to dissipate.

Short answer: No, you can use Pool Strike in combination with a touch spell, activating them in any order you choose.

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