D&D 5E - Absorb Elements, Shield Master, and Reactions for Saves
Let’s say an eldritch knight is hit with a fireball. The character has the Shield Master feat and the Absorb Elements spell. The feat allows them to take no damage if they save, while the spell gives them resistance to the damage. Both features require a reaction. Does the EK have to choose which option to use before making the save, or can they use their reaction after rolling the save, in which case they would use the feat if they save and the spell if they don’t?As a more general question, if you are reacting to something that requires a save, do you use your reaction prior to or after the roll?
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Update: 2024-08-16