1 hour ago, Neopopulas said:I couldn't access the map (the downside of owlbear i'm afraid is the host has to have it open for it to be working), so thanks for that. I think i need to cast the spell and then bring out my shield. I have Ruby of the War Mage that allows me to use the sword as a spell focus but i had to check and if what i'm reading is right it doesn't replace Somantic components, so i would need to have the sword out but not the shield until after i cast.
The question is can you ready a shield as a free or bonus action, if that is the case then that's what i'd be doing.
I mean its what i'll be doing no matter what but yes i'll have to move-cast-move again and draw my shield whenever I can.
As to the Ruby it seems to create some interesting RAW interactions.
Can you your Ruby of the War Mage weapon to perform somantic requirements
The answer is No.. but yes..
The short answer is, basically... If you are using the weapon/focus for material components, then yes you can, if the spell doesn't have material components, then no. (TL;DR: if it has both material and somantic yes if its just somantic no) Its just.. kinda weird. But i can just use an object interaction to switch my shield in and out and by RAW it should be fine. Level 4 is also right around the corner and i intend to get War Caster anyway so even if it doesn't all work out it will soon anyway.
Unfortunately, donning or doffing a shield takes your action (not a bonus action or a free action). So you'll have to fight without the shield if you want to be casting spells (such as Burning Hands, that lack Material Components) in combat. Either that or you'll have to spend a round removing the shield, then a round to cast the spell, and then another round to strap the shield back on--every time you want to cast in combat.
EDIT: Alternatively, you've got several combat spells in your spell book that do require material components. You could cast one of those instead. Or you could just attack the guy with a weapon attack.
EDIT#2: Below is a screenshot of the map, and the Owlbear FAQ page, in case it helps you figure out why you can't access Owlbear. If none of this helps resolve the Owlbear problem, what VTT or other option would work best for you.
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