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The original was posted on /r/osr by /u/roranru on 2025-06-23 02:25:22+00:00.

Hi guys, running the Sunless Citadel I've converted for use with OSE AF. The 4th level druid, Belak has Heat Metal. I'm a new DM with new players, I have no experience with this spell, it seems wicked.

The party has plenty of fighters with plate mail, could Belak target their armor? It's would take 5 minutes to remove the armor, forcing the player to take a lot of damage. Is that just how the spell works?

I could envision a "softer" version where the druid would only target PCs weapons, forcing them to drop them or take damage.

Any insight you could provide in running this spell would be helpful. I've yet to find little insight from other sources online.

Edit: Thank you for the help. I just wanted to make sure I wasn't way off base with the spell. I'm eager to see what happens with the players as they start frying like bacon.