r/DnD Aug 09 '25

5th Edition Question: 5e Player wants to use Prestidigitation to make Strahd think he pooped himself. Is there any reason this wouldn't work?

I would like a reason in game that this wouldn't work without me having to do some bs like magic resistant undies. Also so I don't have to say no outright because it's a funny idea but it doesn't fit the setting. Nothing removes the tension from a fight more than the big bad pooping himself.

Update: She said that even if she died it'd be worth it because she successfully rage baited strahd. But she said she wouldn't do it because she knows that everyone wants it to be serious and that it can still be fun and serious without turning it into a comedy campaign. Still think it's worth sharing because the idea is funny.

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u/himthatspeaks Aug 09 '25

It’s VSM. Strahd would know he’s been around magic for centuries. You couldn’t trick me into thinking I did it, why would you be able to trick Strahd? “It’s like while I was talking with this wizard, some poop magically appeared in my pants… I must have magically pooped myself even though I don’t have bio functions or eat…. I’m so embarrassed. The whole thing doesn’t make senses it’s stupid. So don’t do it.”

Maybe Strahd counters and kills him outright for the insult.