D&D players on Twitter have been sharing an effective method for finding Mimics without spending up precious resources or spell slots. Someone who plays D&D on Twitter recently gave some helpful advice for players who are worried about finding Mimics. In D&D, mimics are a huge problem, and they’ve become a staple of jokes, memes, and stories in recent years. In order to attack any adventurer who is unlucky enough to miss them, these monstrosities disguise themselves as items.
To lure unsuspecting adventurers in, the Mimic will often pose as a treasure box and wait for the unwary to go too close. Treasure chests are the most popular variety of Mimic in Dungeons & Dragons and other tabletop RPGs, but they can take on any mundane object’s appearance. Many methods have been devised over the years to determine if a chest is a Mimic while keeping a reasonable distance away. A frequent tactic is to use a polearm to poke any suspect trunks, although there are a number of alternatives for gamers with an open mind.
Anthony Joyce-Rivera (@Thrawn589), a Twitter user, recently revealed a helpful suggestion for players who aren’t sure how to spot mimics on their own. Any suspect door or chest should be dealt with with a cantrip that deals either poison or psychic damage, according to Joyce-Rivera. Because they aren’t alive, real doors and chests in D&D 5e are impervious to psychic and poison damage. It is safe to assume, then, that whatever you believe to be the target of the spell has been damaged. For this tactic, Bards can use Vicious Mockery and Poison Spray, respectively (available to Druids, Sorcerers, Warlocks, Wizards, and Artificers).
In addition to the previously mentioned spells, Mind Sliver could also be considered. Sorcerers, Warlocks, and Wizards all have access to Mind Sliver. It causes psychic damage and, if the target fails their Intelligence saving throw, forces them to deduct a D4 from their next saving attempt. A higher-level spell may be employed, but this approach is especially beneficial because cantrips in D&D can be used forever. Hence it takes no resources to check for Mimics. ‘ Because these spells only target Mimic, not the actual chest they are intended to target, any loot found in a suspected chest is protected from the investigation’s side effects.
The method developed by Joyce-Rivera outperforms all those currently in use for the detection of Mimics. The next time you find a chest with a choice between Mind Sliver and the other two spells, choose that one. Despite the fact that Poison Spray’s impact is greater when it hits the target, the caster must be closer to the target in order to use it. Poison Spray and Vicious Mockery both target Mimics’ Constitution and Wisdom saving throws, which are boosted by Mimics’ abilities. Mind Sliver, on the other hand, focuses on Intelligence, which Mimics have a three-point disadvantage for. As long as the Mimic makes a successful save, the Dungeon Master can still use cantrips to deceive you. For this method to work, you need to target an area that is particularly vulnerable in your D&D character’s role. Keep your eyes open and happy treasure-seeking, whatever your cantrip of choice may be.
