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Pathfinder Ring of Evasion: Is It Working as Designed?
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Pathfinder Ring of Evasion: Is It Broken or Just Broken By Rules? is treated as full immunity while you are not flat-footed. Studies indicate this defensive stance read like a strict dodge clause, not a bug.
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Running Away From Danger
Reflex saves let you avoid fire, yet the ring ignores effects you could theoretically dodge. Research shows the math heavily rewards high Dexterity builds in published adventures.
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Facing The Rules As Written
Raw evasion can trivialize AoE effects many tables expect to hit. Some GMs houseroll partial saves or add circumstance limits to keep tension high.
Always assume your DM tracks every nuance.
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Quick Take
Treat the item as conditional immunity; play around triggers instead of treating it as free pass.
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Q: Can my table ban the ring outright?
A: Yes, groups adjust items to match campaign tone and table comfort.
Q: Does it work against touch attacks?
A: It usually applies, unless the specific ability ignores evasion entirely.
