Can you use Magic Missile in darkness?

In Fifth Edition Dungeons and Dragons, “each dart hits a creature of your choice that you can see within range”. If you cannot see in the dark, you would not be able to see any creatures, so the spell would be wasted. The phrase comes to mean making a futile gesture.

Can I cast Magic Missile at the darkness?

The first reason you can't target the darkness is because magic missile doesn't allow you to target locations (or objects). Rather, magic missile requires its target to be a creature. The second reason you can't target the darkness is because you need to be able to see your target.

Can the caster see through darkness?

The darkness spell doesn't grant the caster the ability to see through it. The Dungeons & Dragons rules are pretty good about such things - if it did give such an ability, it would state so within the text of the spell.

Does Magic Missile need line of sight?

The magic missile spell assumes unbroken line-of-sight because of the spell description part specifying targets 'that you can see within range'. It's also an Instantaneous duration, and all of its force darts arrive simultaneously.

How does Magic Missile work in 5e?

You create three glowing darts of magical force. Each dart hits a creature of your choice that you can see within range. A dart deals 1d4+1 force damage to its target.

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Why is Magic Missile so good?

Magic Missile has the beautiful advantage of dealing force damage (which nothing published resists except for the Helmed Horror) and never missing, which means that we can cleanly calculate the DPR as the average of the dice rolls, giving us 10.5 damage each time you cast Magic Missile at first level.

What stops magic missile 5E?

There is a first level spell in 5E called Shield that will stop a magic missle.

Can magic missile go through water?

The Magic Missile can fire through water (unlike the Flamelash, a similar guidable weapon).

What stops magic missile?

The Shield spell and the Brooch of Shielding both stop Magic Missile cold, completely negating the damage.

Does mirror image stop magic missile?

The mirror image spell has no effect on magic missile, which doesn't involve an attack.

How does darkness work in 5e?

The darkness spreads around corners. A creature with darkvision can't see through this darkness, and nonmagical light can't illuminate it. If the point you choose is on an object you are holding or one that isn't being worn or carried, the darkness emanates from the object and moves with it.

Can anything see in total darkness?

First of all, it is impossible to see anything at all in total darkness. Total darkness means the absence of light, and our eyes depend on light to see.

Can Eldritch sight see invisibility?

In fact, both of those already do have mechanical options available to do so: The Eldritch Invocation Devil's Sight is what allows you to see in magical darkness and the spell See Invisibility allows you to see invisible objects.

Can you uncanny dodge a magic missile?

Uncanny dodge would not work against Magic Missile, as it isn't an Attack, as no attack roll is made.

Does magic missile break invisibility?

Since the wand of pyrotechnics is not casting a spell nor is it making an attack (no attack roll) it does not break invisibility. This is true for all magic items that do not involve casting a spell or making an attack.

Can you use magic missile while blind?

Blind: A blinded creature can't see and automatically fails any ability check that requires sight. All of this means that you should not be able to use magic missiles in the fog, because you are blind! You cannot physically see the target, even though you may have a rough idea on where your target is.

Does the shield spell stop magic missile?

Shield creates an invisible shield of force that hovers in front of you. It negates magic missile attacks directed at you.

Can a monk block magic missile?

No, you can't. Magic Missile is not a Ranged Weapon Attack. The text of the Monk ability Deflect Missiles states the following: Starting at 3rd level, you can use your reaction to deflect or catch the missile when you are hit by a ranged weapon attack.

Is Magic Missile one damage roll?

It's 1 roll for all the missiles. Thanks for all the answers, as always. So that means no balance issue with that RAW + Empowered Evocation.

Can a monk deflect a Firebolt?

Might be a silly question but can a monk use this to deflect/catch magic attacks (i.e. magic missile, fire bolt, etc.)? No only physical missiles. After all, you have to catch something... Right.

Can magic missile be counterspelled?

If the wizard has cast any spell, whether magic missile or meteor swarm, on his or her last turn, this has no bearing on the ability to use his/her reaction outside of his/her turn. That reaction may be used to cast counterspell, feather fall, or even swing a staff at an enemy that has provoked an opportunity attack.

Is Flamelash or Magic Missile better?

The Flamelash is a spell weapon that summons a flaming projectile that can be controlled with mouse movement. It is the second tier of missile spells: stronger than the Magic Missile, but weaker than the Rainbow Rod.

How long does magic missile last?

So once again going through B/X essentials and find Magic Missile has a 1 turn duration listed and it's not a typo.

Does Magic Missile ignore armor?

Magic Missile ignores armor, as armor is ignored by magic damage.

Does Magic Missile never miss?

Yes. There is an old saying in D&D "Magic Missile Never Misses." The idea, basically, is that it's a small amount of damage (per missile) that always hits it's target.