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Recently a debate started between the would be owner of such a cloak who is a monk, and the DM, on if he could use it on a turn when he successfully used evasion.
The description for the Cloak of Fiery Vanishing says "Once per day, when subject to an effect that deals fire damage, the wearer can spend an immediate action while obscured by the flames to become invisible, leaving behind an illusory pile of ashes and bones, as if he had been slain by the fire effect. "
Essentially, would a monk who evades the fireball be considered subject to the effect of the spell and be allowed to use the cloak or not? Anyone able to offer any clarity to the subject?
I would rule yes. The description doesn't say the monk has to take damage from the attack, only that he has to be subject to an effect that deals damage. He'd also be able to use it if he'd had Protection from Fire up and taken no damage.
The point is that there be such an effect, and that he be the subject of it, for the cloak's power to kick in and make it look like the effect incinerated him.
I have to say, this is the first time I've heard of the item and it strikes me as quite flavorful. :)
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Ask JJ or rules forum.
My apologies, didn't realize I had posted in the wrong one until you mentioned it.
I would rule yes. The description doesn't say the monk has to take damage from the attack, only that he has to be subject to an effect that deals damage. He'd also be able to use it if he'd had Protection from Fire up and taken no damage.
The point is that there be such an effect, and that he be the subject of it, for the cloak's power to kick in and make it look like the effect incinerated him.
I have to say, this is the first time I've heard of the item and it strikes me as quite flavorful. :)
That is what I was thinking as well, just wanted to see if I was missing something, or if I was in the minority.
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Ask JJ or rules forum.My apologies, didn't realize I had posted in the wrong one until you mentioned it.
That is what I was thinking as well, just wanted to see if I was missing something, or if I was in the minority.I would rule yes. The description doesn't say the monk has to take damage from the attack, only that he has to be subject to an effect that deals damage. He'd also be able to use it if he'd had Protection from Fire up and taken no damage.
The point is that there be such an effect, and that he be the subject of it, for the cloak's power to kick in and make it look like the effect incinerated him.
I have to say, this is the first time I've heard of the item and it strikes me as quite flavorful. :)
No apologies needed.