Words of Power saving throws

[Ravingdork]

Wordspell Saving Throws: The type of saving throw for a wordspell is determined by the highest-level effect word used that allows a saving throw. If the save is successful, it applies to both effect words, but the result for each word can vary based on the individual word. If the save fails, the target takes the full effect of both effect words. The save DC is equal to 10 + the wordspell's level (not the effect word's level) + the wordcaster's spellcasting ability score modifier (Intelligence for wizards; Wisdom for clerics, druids, and rangers; and Charisma for bards, paladins, and sorcerers). For example, if a 5th-level wordspell contains a 2nd-level effect word that allows a Reflex save for half and a 4th-level effect word that allows a Will save to negate, targets of the wordspell make a Will save with a DC of 15 + the caster's ability score modifier. If the save is successful, the target takes half the normal effect from the 2nd-level word and negates the 4th-level word. If the save fails, the target takes the full effect of both effect words.

Er...what happens when you have two different saves, but all of the effect words are the same level? Do you just pick one?

[DonDuckie]

Yep, save targeting.

I guess you could rule the target decides, but that could be too big a nerf.

[Fomsie]

I guess you would choose the save choice that best fit the style of the wordspell... blast-reflex, control-will, etc. So, for example, if you cast a fire blast spell with a confusion effect, you would just use a reflex save based on the "delivery" method.

*shrugs*

At least that is how I would adjudicate it. But just another example of why the words of power could use a bit more clarification on the whole ;)