Empower Spell Question


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If you have a lvl 10 caster wizard with an empowered fireball it was my understanding they roll 15d6

so is that how it works or is it 10d6x1.5?

thanks in advance


10d6 x 1.5


Roll 10d6, then multiple the result of that by 1.5.

You can't multiply the number of dice. What if you only had a CL 9 Empowered Fireball? That would be 13.5d6 - you can't roll half a die. So you figure the damage first then multiple (or divide, in the case of someone making their saving throw for half damage).


In Pathfinder, it's 10d6 x 1.5. I believe, however, in 3rd edition, it was 15d6. So, you're not crazy. ;)


Don't forget to also add the 50% to additional damage from the spell.

(e.g. Empower Spell FAQ)

As always, just my two coppers...

-Doomn


mplindustries wrote:
I believe, however, in 3rd edition, it was 15d6. So, you're not crazy. ;)

Nope. While the example in the book is Magic Missile, the feat very clearly said to roll then multiply in 3.x.


Pathfinder Roleplaying Game Superscriber; Pathfinder Starfinder Roleplaying Game Subscriber

Say I get the average of 10d6 and end up with 35 damage. I would then multiply that by 1.5.

35 x 1.5 = 52.5 damage, rounded down to 52 damage.

This is not only the official way to do it, it also keeps you from getting short-changed on odd levels.


Reading the rules FAQ, does the numerical bonus from sorcerer bloodlines like Orcish bloodlines +1/die damage or an evokes intense spells bonus damage also get empowered?


Kargoth Kargoron wrote:
Reading the rules FAQ, does the numerical bonus from sorcerer bloodlines like Orcish bloodlines +1/die damage or an evokes intense spells bonus damage also get empowered?

Yes. Take the total generated, including all modifiers and multiply by 1.5.


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thorin001 wrote:
Kargoth Kargoron wrote:
Reading the rules FAQ, does the numerical bonus from sorcerer bloodlines like Orcish bloodlines +1/die damage or an evokes intense spells bonus damage also get empowered?
Yes. Take the total generated, including all modifiers and multiply by 1.5.

Yes, that is correct.

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