D&D: One 2024 Player's Handbook Spell Change Finally Ends A Decade Of Debates

features plenty of clearly-defined rules, but in a system so vast and multi-faceted, there are always some elements that are harder to decipher. In the decade since the release of the 2014, the community has managed to come to consensus on a lot of rules that left some wiggle room, but that doesn't close off all avenues for conflict. Every game table is probably familiar with situations where players end up in a debate over how a spell or ability can be used, slowing down the course of gameplay and often leaving someone dissatisfied.

The new 2024 will probably ignite some fresh debates of its own accord, but it also makes the effort to clear up some text that previously lacked clarity. It’s intended to be more friendly to new players than ever before, and that definitely feels true in some basic regards. Not everyone will be happy to have every debate settled, however, and one in particular might relieve plenty of DMs while disappointing players who like to get creative.

There's a lot of exciting stuff to talk about in the new Player's Handbook, but sometimes showing is better than telling, and I wish I had that power.

is arguably one of the most entertaining level one spells in, allowing casters to coat an area with a slick surface that can make creatures lose their balance and fall prone. Previously allocated to Wizards and Artificers, the 2024 gives the Conjuration spell to Wizards and Sorcerers. It also makes one important clarification – is officially nonflammable, meaning it can’t be used to quickly set areas on fire and deal extra damage to enemies that have been knocked prone.

A lot of Ranger spells still require Concentration in D&D's 2024 Player's Handbook., but a few have received tweaks that make them easier to use.

This isn’t an entirely new concept, as lead designer Jeremy Crawford confirmed in the past that was never intended to be flammable. Without any specifics provided in the 2014, however, lighting on fire has proven to be a tempting tactic