Sunburst and "harm"...


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So, our whole table is perplexed by the language of Sunburst:

PRD wrote:
In addition, the burst results in the destruction of any undead creature specifically harmed by bright light if it fails its save.

The problem is, we don't have a formal definition of "harm", and most undead that have some kind of reaction to bright light are primarily disabled, rather than "harmed":

Banshee: If the creature is in sunlight (but not in an area of daylight or similar spells), it cannot attack and is staggered.

Nightwing: Sickened in bright light, double penalties in natural sunlight.

And many more with similar disablements.

So, "vulnerability" and "taking damage" are obvious forms of "harm".

Does "being disabled in some manner" count as "harm" with regards to this spell?


Any effect hitting you with a negative condition is causing you harm IMO. Since there are plenty of undead which don't have conditions imposed by bright light. I say that any who are qualify for the destruction upon failed save. It is an 8th level spell after all.


If it fails it's save, then it's treated as if it were in true sun light. If it suffers any negative effects from being in sun light, then those apply.

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