![]() ![]() The other possibility that might result in the rider not being hit by the spell is if the spell were entirely blocked by the mount, thus protecting the rider. The mount does not provide sufficient cover to protect the rider In the most extreme case of firing 90 degrees straight up, the spell almost certainly will hit both of them. In this case, even if the DM ruled that the rider occupied a space above the mount, the spell could still easily hit both of them if the angle is steep enough. Since you mentioned that the mount in question was flying, and presumably the wizard casting Lightning Bolt was on the ground, it is likely that the spell was fired at a potentially steep upward angle. Personally, I would rule that in the case of a griffon and humanoid rider, there is more than enough overlap between a rider and mount that there would be no problem hitting both with the same Lightning Bolt spell, regardless of the angle it is fired from. Hence, the DM will need to make a ruling for a particular case. ![]() This may be because there are a wide variety of possible shapes and sizes of mount (and rider!), so a general rule for all mounts might not make sense. The rules explain how to mount or dismount a creature, but they don't specify what that means in terms of relative positioning. Unfortunately, I can't find anything in the rules that specifies which of the above is the correct interpretation. That is, you could aim exactly at ground level and hit the mount, or aim at a slight upward angle and hit the rider on top of the mount. If a rider is considered to be occupying a space above their mount, Then a horizontal area of effect, such as a Lightning Bolt fired approximately horizontally, will hit either one or the other but not both. If they occupy the same space, then any area of effect that hits the mount can also be aimed in such a way that it hits the rider (although it is not guaranteed, since the mount is one size class larger, so it may occupy more space than its rider). One important question is whether a mount and its rider are considered to be occupying the same space, or whether the rider occupies a space above the mount's space. RAW is unclear about whether a mount and rider occupy the same space ![]()
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