Cast multiple Spells per round

[Kanox]

Hello people!

My group were having a discussion regarding casting multiple spells per round.

My question is: If a spell is cast as a ranged touch attack, does that enable you to cast it multiple times using a full-round action, if you have more than 1 attack?

I would say no, since to cast a spell, for example Snowball, you need to use a standard action. But my friend thinks that; since a full-round action with high enough BAB enable you to attack more than once, you should also be able to cast multiple spells if it's considered a ranged touch attack.

What is your opinion on this?

Hope to hear from you.

[2bz2p]

Its not an opinion, its in the rules. Standard action spell casting allows you to cast one spell and have one move action. BAB only applies to attacks with weapons or natural attacks. If you can target multiple opponents with a spell, it will say so - see spiritual weapon.

You can cast more than one spell under certain circumstances -- most commonly when you have a quickened spell, which makes the spell cast a swift action - preserving your standard action if you want to cast another spell. Spells with an Immediate action cost you your swift action but can be taken out of turn -- see feather fall.

But no, you don't get to cast as many spells as your BAB allows multiple attacks.

[Jeraa]

Kanox wrote:

Hello people!

My group were having a discussion regarding casting multiple spells per round.

My question is: If a spell is cast as a ranged touch attack, does that enable you to cast it multiple times using a full-round action, if you have more than 1 attack?

I would say no, since to cast a spell, for example Snowball, you need to use a standard action. But my friend thinks that; since a full-round action with high enough BAB enable you to attack more than once, you should also be able to cast multiple spells if it's considered a ranged touch attack.

What is your opinion on this?

Hope to hear from you.

All spells have a specific casting time listed. Usually a standard action. A high BAB grants extra attacks (during a full attack action as a full round action). It does not give extra actions, and does not effect the number of spells castable in any way.

[Ckorik]

No but if you have a spell that lets you attack multiple times you can use those attacks with the spell.

Produce flame and chill touch are examples of a single cast that gives you multiple attacks.

[Gisher]

Ckorik wrote:

No but if you have a spell that lets you attack multiple times you can use those attacks with the spell.

Produce flame and chill touch are examples of a single cast that gives you multiple attacks.

Assuming that you have sufficient actions to make those attacks.

[jbadams]

See the Magic chapter in the Core Rule Book, under the heading "Casting Time" (prd link ):

Quote:

A spell with a casting time of 1 swift action doesn't count against your normal limit of one spell per round. However, you may cast such a spell only once per round.

(Emphasis mine.)

You are normally limited to one spell per round. A swift action spell doesn't count towards this, but you can only cast one of those as well.