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* In most cases using this action will cause the caster to make a verbal quip or insult to the target. These remarks are fully voice acted, including for characters who don't normally have access to the action. | |||
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Revision as of 03:04, 16 December 2023
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Cutting Words is a Reaction available to the College of Lore Bards. This ability allows these Bards to distract and confuse their foes, potentially causing attacks to miss, or ability checks or saving throws to fail.
Description
Use your wit to distract a creature and sap its confidence. It receives a 
-1d6 penalty to 
Attack roll, 
Ability check, or 
Saving throw.
Properties
- Cost:
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Reaction + 
Bardic Inspiration Charge - Details:
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Range: 18 m / 60 ft
At Higher Levels
How to learn
Classes:
- Class level 3: College of Lore Bard
Notes
- Unlike in D&D 5th Edition Rules, Cutting Words cannot be applied to damage rolls. However, it can be applied to Saving Throws (which is normally available only to Eloquence Bards).
- In most cases using this action will cause the caster to make a verbal quip or insult to the target. These remarks are fully voice acted, including for characters who don't normally have access to the action.
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