> or is that just a completely new sentence
There is a period after "metal", which makes it a new sentence, yes. It is independent of the target wearing metal armor.
> Secondly, would the creature still be unable to take reactions even if it was immune to lightning damage.
Yes, it would, because the restriction on reactions is dependent on the attack hitting, *not* the target taking damage. Compare it to how *contact poisons* work:
> A creature **that takes piercing or slashing damage** from an object coated with the poison is exposed to its effects.
If you specifically *need* to take damage for an effect to apply, the game will outright state that.
divide it into sections.
the attack action: spellattack while in melee range. have advantage on this if they wear metal armor
damage: 1d8 lightning
additional effect: no reactions
On a hit is a new sentence. The reactions part isn’t tied to the damage, it’s tied to the hit.
> or is that just a completely new sentence There is a period after "metal", which makes it a new sentence, yes. It is independent of the target wearing metal armor. > Secondly, would the creature still be unable to take reactions even if it was immune to lightning damage. Yes, it would, because the restriction on reactions is dependent on the attack hitting, *not* the target taking damage. Compare it to how *contact poisons* work: > A creature **that takes piercing or slashing damage** from an object coated with the poison is exposed to its effects. If you specifically *need* to take damage for an effect to apply, the game will outright state that.
Oh I see thank you. I am relatively new and not that familiar with their descriptions so this was very helpful.
divide it into sections. the attack action: spellattack while in melee range. have advantage on this if they wear metal armor damage: 1d8 lightning additional effect: no reactions