Can a simulacrum cast spells 5e?

Ah—so simulacra can never cast 9th level spells! Unless your player is Wish-duplicating it, it should have a 9th level spell slot.

Can a simulacrum prepare spells?

For wizards, to prepare a new spell, requires studying and memorization. This reads to me as “learning” which a simulacrum cannot do. So there is no way for a simulacrum to learn a new spell, only use the spells in its head at time of creation.

Can you cast polymorph on a simulacrum?

RAW: Yes, the Archmage can regain spell slots. The simulacrum’s statistics are replaced by those of the Archmage it is true polymorphed into.

Can a simulacrum cast clone?

Yes, because the simulacrum is a creature. The points you present are plausible reasons for why a DM might disallow cloning a simulacrum in their own campaign setting, but a strict reading of the rules shows that you can clone a simulacrum.

Can a simulacrum cast magic jar?

Simulacrums can cast spells. They’re asking specifically about Magic Jar because that spell requires the presence of a soul in the caster.

Can simulacrum cast simulacrum?

Simulacrums can’t cast simulacrum, or any spell that duplicates its effects.

Can a simulacrum use class features?

Yes – class features and proficiencies are included in a creature’s statistics.

Can a simulacrum make a simulacrum?

Can I Make a Simulacrum of Myself? You sure can! And that’s where things can get especially weird since as a wizard able to cast the simulacrum spell, your simulacrum will also be a wizard able to cast the simulacrum spell.

Can you dispel magic a simulacrum?

One of the biggest weaknesses of a Simulacrum is its susceptibility to Dispel Magic (as the duration says “until dispelled”). So, dispelling a Simulacrum “kills” it in some way. The Death Ward spell protects against the first effect that would kill the target.

Can Simulacrum be dispelled?

Can you twin Simulacrum?

Yes, Simulacrum can be twinned Just to take the first line of the Simulacrum spell: You shape an illusory duplicate of one beast or humanoid that is within range for the entire casting time of the spell.

Can a simulacrum of a caster use magic?

Closed 4 years ago. A simulacrum of a caster can use magic, or this line would not make sense: […] nor can it regain expended Spell Slots. But a caster can only have one simulacrum: If youcast this spell again, any currently active duplicates you createdwith this spell are instantly destroyed.

What happens if you cast the simulacrum spell twice?

If you cast this spell again, any currently active duplicates you created with this spell are instantly destroyed. The simulacrum is not the caster, it is a different creature. Since it has spell slots and the statistics of the caster (Including the spellcasting trait), it could cast simulacrum too.

What is a simulacrum spell?

Simulacrum You shape an illusory duplicate of one beast or Humanoid that is within range for the entire Casting Time of the spell. The duplicate is a creature, partially real and formed from ice or snow, and it can take Actions and otherwise be affected as a normal creature.

How long does the simulacrum last?

The simulacrum lasts until it drops to 0 Hit Points, at which point it reverts to snow and melts instantly. If you cast this spell again, any currently active duplicates you created with this spell are instantly destroyed.