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Apologies if this topic has already been covered but I wanted some clarification.

Can ward saves or magic resistance prevent the effects of spells that do not cause damage? I've gone through the BRB and as far as I can tell they only prevent damage. For example, would MR2 prevent the effects of Vaul's Unmaking on a 5+?

I'm 80% sure I know the answer but my friends and I will often have... disputes over an interpretation of the rules.

Magic Resistance and Ward Saves are only effective against spells that cause wounds, as you can only take saves against wounds.

Awww dang i got beat to it...

Yep. Saves help against wounds, and nothing else.

Just wanted to make sure. Thanks for the help.

On a related note, do you get the MR save against spells that say "no saves allowed"?

If they say @no saves of ANY kind allowed" then no, if they say "no armour saves" then yes.

If you can state exactly what it is you are taling about it would help - not many effects deny ward saves, unless they arent causing wounds (and therefore Ward Saves would do nothing anyway)