Acid Splash 4e FAQ FAQ

No. Acid Splash was not published as a spell or attack power in D&D 4e. An official 4e feat named Acid Splash does exist in Dragon #380, but that feat is a separate game element rather than a version of the earlier spell. The closest official low-level Sorcerer comparison is Acid Orb, a level 1 at-will spell from Player’s Handbook 2. The Acid Splash entry on D&D Portal is therefore a clearly labeled Portal Conversion rather than an official 4e spell.

Read more: Read full explanation D&D Portal - Did Acid Splash exist as a spell in D&D 4e? Acid Splash 4e FAQ FAQ No. Acid Splash was not published as a spell or attack power in D&D 4e. An official 4e feat named Acid Splash does exist in Dragon #380, but that feat is a separate game element rather than a version of the earlier spell. The closest official low-level Sorcerer comparison is Acid Orb, a level 1 at-will spell from Player’s Handbook 2. The Acid Splash entry on D&D Portal is therefore a clearly labeled Portal Conversion rather than an official 4e spell. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/faq/acid-splash-4e/did-acid-splash-exist-as-a-spell-in-4e/

No. The D&D Portal 4e version of Acid Splash is a homebrew Portal Conversion, not an official Wizards of the Coast spell or attack power. It is deliberately written with native 4e concepts such as At-Will usage, implements, attacks against Reflex, class-specific ability scores, and level-based damage scaling, but those mechanics were assembled by D&D Portal to adapt the earlier spell. A campaign using official-only character options should therefore not treat this version as automatically available.

Read more: Read full explanation D&D Portal - Is the D&D Portal 4e version of Acid Splash official? Acid Splash 4e FAQ FAQ No. The D&D Portal 4e version of Acid Splash is a homebrew Portal Conversion, not an official Wizards of the Coast spell or attack power. It is deliberately written with native 4e concepts such as At-Will usage, implements, attacks against Reflex, class-specific ability scores, and level-based damage scaling, but those mechanics were assembled by D&D Portal to adapt the earlier spell. A campaign using official-only character options should therefore not treat this version as automatically available. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/faq/acid-splash-4e/is-the-dnd-portal-4e-acid-splash-official/

Acid Orb is an official D&D 4e Sorcerer level 1 at-will spell, while Acid Splash is a D&D Portal homebrew conversion. Acid Orb is built as a long-range single-target attack: it has Ranged 20, deals 1d10 + Charisma modifier acid damage, scales to 2d10 at level 21, and can be used as a ranged basic attack. The Portal Acid Splash conversion instead uses shorter range and lower primary damage, but a successful hit can also damage one enemy adjacent to the primary target. They are therefore different powers with different tactical roles.

Read more: Read full explanation D&D Portal - What is the difference between Acid Splash and Acid Orb in D&D 4e? Acid Splash 4e FAQ FAQ Acid Orb is an official D&D 4e Sorcerer level 1 at-will spell, while Acid Splash is a D&D Portal homebrew conversion. Acid Orb is built as a long-range single-target attack: it has Ranged 20, deals 1d10 + Charisma modifier acid damage, scales to 2d10 at level 21, and can be used as a ranged basic attack. The Portal Acid Splash conversion instead uses shorter range and lower primary damage, but a successful hit can also damage one enemy adjacent to the primary target. They are therefore different powers with different tactical roles. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/faq/acid-splash-4e/what-is-the-difference-between-acid-splash-and-acid-orb-in-4e/

The D&D Portal 4e conversion attacks Reflex because 4e does not use the 3e/3.5e touch-Armor-Class system as the normal way to resolve spell attacks. Attack powers instead roll against AC, Fortitude, Reflex, or Will. Reflex is the most natural defense for Acid Splash because the power represents an incoming magical acid projectile that a creature can avoid, and the official 4e Sorcerer power Acid Orb also attacks Reflex. The change is therefore an edition conversion rather than a renamed version of touch AC.

Read more: Read full explanation D&D Portal - Why does Acid Splash attack Reflex instead of touch AC in D&D 4e? Acid Splash 4e FAQ FAQ The D&D Portal 4e conversion attacks Reflex because 4e does not use the 3e/3.5e touch-Armor-Class system as the normal way to resolve spell attacks. Attack powers instead roll against AC, Fortitude, Reflex, or Will. Reflex is the most natural defense for Acid Splash because the power represents an incoming magical acid projectile that a creature can avoid, and the official 4e Sorcerer power Acid Orb also attacks Reflex. The change is therefore an edition conversion rather than a renamed version of touch AC. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/faq/acid-splash-4e/why-does-acid-splash-attack-reflex-instead-of-touch-ac-in-4e/

No. The D&D Portal 4e conversion of Acid Splash is an at-will ranged attack power, but it does not have a rule allowing it to function as a ranged basic attack. Being At-Will and Ranged is not enough by itself. This is an intentional difference from the official Sorcerer power Acid Orb, which specifically states that it can be used as a ranged basic attack. If another effect tells a character to make a ranged basic attack, the default Portal Acid Splash conversion cannot normally be substituted for that attack.

Read more: Read full explanation D&D Portal - Can Acid Splash be used as a ranged basic attack in D&D 4e? Acid Splash 4e FAQ FAQ No. The D&D Portal 4e conversion of Acid Splash is an at-will ranged attack power, but it does not have a rule allowing it to function as a ranged basic attack. Being At-Will and Ranged is not enough by itself. This is an intentional difference from the official Sorcerer power Acid Orb, which specifically states that it can be used as a ranged basic attack. If another effect tells a character to make a ranged basic attack, the default Portal Acid Splash conversion cannot normally be substituted for that attack. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/faq/acid-splash-4e/can-acid-splash-be-used-as-a-ranged-basic-attack-in-4e/