[RPG] Can objects be folded or otherwise compressed to satisfy Mending’s requirements

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The cantrip Mending states:

This spell repairs a single break or tear in an object you touch, such as broken chain link, two halves of a broken key, a torn cloack, or a leaking wineskin. As long as the break or tear is no larger than 1 foot in any dimension, you mend it, leaving no trace of the former damage.


Assuming that I have a cloak with a tear longer than 1 foot, and I can physically fold the cloak so that it fits within a 1 foot cube (thus, no more than 1 foot in any dimension) – would that satisfy the requirements for repairing it with Mending?

Best Answer

No

As long as the break or tear is no larger than 1 foot in any dimension, you mend it (...)

You have stated that the tear in your cloak is longer than 1 foot, so you can't use Mending on it. It doesn't matter if the cloak itself fits within a 1 foot cube, since at least one of the tear's dimensions (its length) is larger than 1 foot, even if you fold it.

You might, however, want to try something like sewing it in the middle so that you have two smaller tears, and Mending it then, but only if your DM is prone to allow such shenanigans. Or just ask them directly if you could Mend your cloak, Mending does not usually influence the plot or gameplay in a major way, so he might just waive the constraints on it this time.