[quote=@Crimson Flame]
There’s also Silvery Barbs, but Silvery Barbs is a reaction, so do I have to wait for the Bandit to attack before using that? :hmm
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Yes. But this can work to your advantage.
For example, this spell will really help if you see a bandit get a Natural 20 on an attack, and they're in the spell's range (within 60 feet of Ariel).