Can you cast spells while you have Righteous Might active? It says you can use manipulate actions, would that equal yes you can cast spells?
I would say no. The polymorph trait specifies that you cannot speak and Righteous Might says the special attack with a righteous armament version of your favored weapon is the only attack you can use. So I think the intent is you still can't use spells but you may be able to rule that spells with only somatic or material components that don't have the attack trait can be used (though I'm not sure if there are any).
Correct can't speak, questionable whether I would be able to perform Somatic component action spells ie. Single action heal/harm. Harm Infact does not have the attack trait, but not sure what the official word here is.
Perhaps ya, what's the reason they added you can use manipulate actions part for?
Would anyone else like to weigh in on this?
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It's a Polymorph spell that is a battle form, so no spells during the transformation, being able to do manipulate actions mainly means that you have hands unlike some other battle forms and can interact with items (like using a potion) or weapons (use a bow).
It's a Polymorph spell that is a battle form, so no spells during the transformation, being able to do manipulate actions mainly means that you have hands unlike some other battle forms and can interact with items (like using a potion) or weapons (use a bow).
Cool thank you! I guess I won't be using this spell!
If you are a Warpriest that uses a Shield and your deity's favored weapon (let's say a Longsword) when you cast this spell, I get that the "sword" becomes your only attack (and it does 3d8+8 damage) but can you "raise shield" (and use Shield Block) still? Spell says your AC is 20+Level, but since you have hands that can manipulate and you have a shield...
Or does your shield meld into your form so you can't use it at all?