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| class learns at level 1 = Rogue
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| notes = * Sneak Attack refreshes after the Rogue's turn ends.
* Sneak Attack refreshes after the Rogue's turn ends.
* As Sneak Attack requires a [[Finesse]] weapon, it may not be used with unarmed attacks.
* As Sneak Attack requires a [[Finesse]] weapon, it may not be used with unarmed attacks.
* When Sneak Attack is applied automatically to a triggering attack via the [[reaction]] system, it is treated as a [[Damage_Mechanics#Damage_Riders_treated_as_Damage_Sources_(DRS)|"DRS"]]
* When Sneak Attack is applied automatically to a triggering attack via the [[reaction]] system, it is treated as a [[Damage_Mechanics#Damage_Riders_treated_as_Damage_Sources_(DRS)|"DRS"]]
* When using a weapon attack that hits multiple foes, such as [[Whirlwind Attack]], the Sneak Attack reaction that can trigger from the attack will only affect the first target hit
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Sneak Attack (Melee) is a Rogue Rogue Action. This ability allows the Rogue to exploit enemies' distraction and deal extra damage to their vulnerable spots with Melee Weapons.

The weapon has to have the Finesse property (but can still utilize Strength if it is higher than Dexterity).

See also: Sneak Attack (Ranged) Sneak Attack (Ranged)

Description

Deal an extra 1d6 damage to a foe you have Advantage Icon.png Advantage against. You can also use Sneak Attack if you have an ally within 1.5m / 5ft of the target and you don't have Disadvantage Icon.png Disadvantage.

Properties

Cost:
Action
Damage:
Normal weapon damage
+
D6 Weapon.png 1d6 (1~6) Damage TypesWeapon
Details:
 Range: Normal weapon range
Recharge: Per turn

At Higher Levels

For every 2 Rogue Levels above 1, your Sneak Attack deals an additional 1d6Damage TypesPhysicalDRS damage, up to 6d6 at Level 11:

How to learn

Classes:

This action is a variation of:
Sneak Attack Sneak Attack

Notes

  • Sneak Attack refreshes after the Rogue's turn ends.
  • As Sneak Attack requires a Finesse weapon, it may not be used with unarmed attacks.
  • When Sneak Attack is applied automatically to a triggering attack via the reaction system, it is treated as a "DRS"
  • When using a weapon attack that hits multiple foes, such as Whirlwind Attack, the Sneak Attack reaction that can trigger from the attack will only affect the first target hit