Sneak Attack (Melee): Difference between revisions

← Older edit

Sneak Attack (Melee) (edit)

Revision as of 23:16, 13 October 2024

1,525 bytes added , 13 October

no edit summary

Hawkeye

Maintainers

16,521

edits

@@ Line 1: / Line 1: @@
-'''Sneak Attack (Melee)''' is a [[Rogue]] Action. This ability allow them to exploit enemies' distraction and deal extra damage to their vulnerable spots.
+{{hatnote|For the ranged version of this action see: [[Sneak Attack (Ranged)]]}}
+{{ActionPage
+| name = Sneak Attack
+| summary = '''Sneak Attack''' is a [[rogue]] action. This ability allows the rogue to exploit an enemy's distraction and deal extra damage to their vulnerable spots with melee weapons.
-== Description ==
+The weapon must have the [[Finesse]] property, but can still utilise Strength if it is higher than Dexterity.
-Deal an extra 1d6 damage to a foe you have [[Advantage]] against.
+| description = Deal extra damage to a foe you have {{Advantage}} against. Also works if you have an ally within {{dist|m=1.5}} of the target and you don't have {{Disadvantage}}.
+| extra description =
-You can also use this attack if you have an ally within <code>1.5m / 5ft</code> of the target and you don't have [[Disadvantage]].
+| image = Sneak Attack Melee.webp
+| cost = action
-== Properties ==
+| concentration =
-[[File:Sneak Attack Melee Tooltip.png|upright=1.5|thumb|right|In-game tooltip]]
+| damage = weapon
-<code>[[File:Action Icon.png|frameless]] Action</code>
+| damage type = Weapon
+| extra damage = 1d6
-''You must wield a [[Finesse]] Weapon in your Main Hand to perform this attack''
+| extra damage type = Weapon
-* Damage: <code>Weapon Damage + [[File:D6 t.png|frameless|upright=0.12]] 1d6 [[Damage Types|<span style="color:darkgray">Damage</span>]]</code>
+| recharge = Per turn
-* [[File:Range Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1]] Range: <code>2m / 5ft</code>
+| duration =
-* [[File:Weapons Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1]] Melee Attack
+| range = weapon
-* [[File:Recharge Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1]] Recharge: <code>Once per turn</code>
+| aoe =
+| aoe m =
+| aoe ft =
+| save =
+| additional =
+| higher levels = For every 2 [[Rogue]] Levels above 1, your '''Sneak Attack''' deals an additional {{DamageText|1d6|Weapon|drs=t}} damage, up to 6d6 at Level 11:
+* {{DamageText|2d6|Weapon|drs=t}} at [[Rogue]] Level 3
+* {{DamageText|3d6|Weapon|drs=t}} at [[Rogue]] Level 5
+* {{DamageText|4d6|Weapon|drs=t}} at [[Rogue]] Level 7
+* {{DamageText|5d6|Weapon|drs=t}} at [[Rogue]] Level 9
+* {{DamageText|6d6|Weapon|drs=t}} at [[Rogue]] Level 11
+| variant of = Sneak Attack
+| class learns at level 1 = Rogue
+| notes = * Sneak Attack refreshes after the Rogue's turn ends.
+* As Sneak Attack requires a [[Finesse]] weapon, it may not be used with main hand unarmed attacks.
+* The Sneak Attack reaction will trigger when using [[Flurry of Blows]] while wielding a finesse weapon in your main hand, and uses the weapon's damage type.
+* 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
+* When dual-wielding, your off hand Sneak Attack uses the damage type of your main hand weapon. For example, if your main hand is a [[Practice Sword]], your off hand Sneak Attack will deal Bludgeoning damage, even if the off hand weapon itself is a Piercing weapon. This includes whether the main hand is magical of not - for example, the Practice Sword deals non-magical damage unless an appropriate coating is applied.
+}}