6/20/2023 0 Comments Dnd shillelaghI think if this were to be allowed it is important to note that the weapon is not being used as intended so does not necessarily benefit from certain bonuses it usually would (Great weapon master, Reach, greater than d8 damage etc.) beyond the normal capabilities of a shillelagh. Wooden training weapons / toy weapons (perhaps useful if you are attacked during downtime) The hafts of certain weapons (all forms of axes, hammers & polearms) The hafts of certain tools (axes, spades, sledgehammers, rakes & brooms) Standard Improvised clubs & staves (chair legs, tree branches, snooker cues, etc.) ![]() There are some caveats to how I would allow these weapons to be used but as an example, I see this being useable for: With this in mind, I have come to the conclusion that as far as RAI is concerned, there would be no barrier to using the shillelagh spell (usually restricted to use on clubs and quarterstaffs) on other wooden weapons and objects, specifically if held so that the striking side of the weapon is the wooden haft instead of any metal head the weapon possesses. At the DM's option, a character proficient with a weapon can use a similar object as if it were that weapon and use his or her proficiency bonus. For example, a table leg is akin to a club. Often, an improvised weapon is similar to an actual weapon and can be treated as such. ![]() The weapons section of the phb contains this note on improvised weapons: I'm currently planning to play a Barbarian Druid who utilises both a greataxe and shillelagh, but don't particularly fancy carrying too many long bulky weapons on my person. Monstrous Compendium Vol 3: Minecraft Creatures
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