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* Targeted creature receives a {{C|[[File:D6 Physical.png|frameless|40px]]1d6}} penalty to the triggering [[Attack Roll]], [[Ability Check]], or dealt damage
* Targeted creature receives a {{C|[[File:D6 Physical.png|frameless|40px]]1d6}} penalty to the triggering [[Attack Roll]], [[Ability Check]], or [[Saving Throw|Saving Throw.]]
* {{Range|m=18|ft=60}}
* {{Range|m=18|ft=60}}


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* At [[Bard]] Level 5, the '''Cutting Words''' penalty increases to {{C|[[File:D8 Physical.png|frameless|40px]]1d8}}
* At [[Bard]] Level 5, the '''Cutting Words''' penalty increases to {{C|[[File:D8 Physical.png|frameless|40px]]1d8}}
* At [[Bard]] Level 10, the '''Cutting Words''' penalty increases to {{C|[[File:D10 Physical.png|frameless|40px]]1d10}} ''(presumed; not yet available)''
* At [[Bard]] Level 10, the '''Cutting Words''' penalty increases to {{C|[[File:D10 Physical.png|frameless|40px]]1d10}}


== Notes and Trivia ==
== Notes and Trivia ==
* As of Early Access Patch 9, Cutting Words can also be triggered by an enemy's [[Saving Throw]] roll. It's unclear whether this is a bug or intended behavior.
* Unlike in D&D 5th Edition Rules, Cutting Words cannot be applied to damage rolls. But it can be applied to Saving Throws.

Revision as of 15:27, 22 August 2023

Cutting Worlds Icon.png

Cutting Words is a Reaction available to College of Lore Bards. This ability allows these Bards to distract and confuse their foes, potentially causing attacks to miss, ability checks to fail, or hits to land less heavily.

Description

Use your wit to distract a creature and sap its confidence. It receives a 1d6 penalty to Attack Roll, Ability Check, or dealt damage.

Properties

Reaction + Bardic Inspiration Charge

At Higher Levels

  • At Bard Level 5, the Cutting Words penalty increases to D8 Physical.png1d8
  • At Bard Level 10, the Cutting Words penalty increases to D10 Physical.png1d10

Notes and Trivia

  • Unlike in D&D 5th Edition Rules, Cutting Words cannot be applied to damage rolls. But it can be applied to Saving Throws.