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{{hatnote|For the melee version of this action see: [[Sneak Attack (Melee)]]}}
[[Category:Actions]][[Category:Bonus Actions]][[Category:Class Actions]]
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'''Sneak Attack (Ranged)''' is a [[Rogue]] Action. This ability allows the Rogue to exploit enemies' distraction and deal extra damage to their vulnerable spots with Ranged Weapons.
| name = Sneak Attack
 
| summary = '''Sneak Attack (Ranged)''' is a [[Rogue]] action. This ability allows the rogue to exploit an enemy's distraction and deal extra damage to their vulnerable spots with ranged weapons. 
== Description ==
| description = Deal an extra 1d6 damage to a foe you have {{Advantage}} against. You can also use Sneak Attack if you have an ally within {{dist|m=1.5}} of the target and you don't have {{Disadvantage}}.
Deal an extra 1d6 damage to a foe you have {{Advantage}} against. You can also use Sneak Attack if you have an ally within {{C|1.5m / 5ft}} of the target and you don't have {{Disadvantage}}.
| image = Sneak Attack Ranged.webp
 
| cost = action
== Properties ==
| damage = weapon
{{InfoBlob|{{Action}}}}
| damage type = Weapon
(if attacking with main hand weapon)
| extra damage = 1d6
{{InfoBlob|{{Action|bonus}}}}
| extra damage type = Weapon
(if attacking with off-hand weapon)
| recharge = Per turn
 
| range = ranged
* Damage: {{InfoBlob|Weapon Damage + {{DamageText|1d6|Physical}}}}
| additional =
** Note: '''Sneak Attack''' [[Damage Types|Damage Type]] is inherited from attacking weapon
| higher levels = For every 2 [[Rogue]] Levels above 1, your '''Sneak Attack''' deals an additional {{DamageText|1d6|Physical|drs=t}} damage, up to 6d6 at Level 11:
* {{Range|ranged}} (range inherited from attacking weapon)
* {{DamageText|2d6|Physical|drs=t}} at [[Rogue]] Level 3
* {{Recharge|Once Per Turn}}
* {{DamageText|3d6|Physical|drs=t}} at [[Rogue]] Level 5
 
* {{DamageText|4d6|Physical|drs=t}} at [[Rogue]] Level 7
== At Higher Levels ==
* {{DamageText|5d6|Physical|drs=t}} at [[Rogue]] Level 9
 
* {{DamageText|6d6|Physical|drs=t}} at [[Rogue]] Level 11
For every 2 [[Rogue]] Levels above 1, your '''Sneak Attack''' deals an additional {{DamageText|1d6|Physical}} damage. For example:
| class learns at level 1 = Rogue
*{{DamageText|2d6|Physical}} at [[Rogue]] Level 3
| notes = * Initiating an attack using Sneak Attack as an {{Resource|Action}}, then selecting a consumable arrow will result in the character executing a {{SAI|Ranged Attack}} with the chosen arrow.
*{{DamageText|3d6|Physical}} at [[Rogue]] Level 5
* Does not automatically trigger an off-hand attack when dual wielding [[Hand Crossbows]].
* Can be set as a {{Resource|Reaction}}
** Sneak Attack as {{Resource|Reaction}} is treated as a [[Damage_Mechanics#Damage_Riders_treated_as_Damage_Sources_(DRS)|Damage Rider Source]] (DRS).
** When using {{SAI|Off-Hand Attack (Ranged)}}, uses the damage type of the equipped main hand ranged weapon.
*** For example, using {{RarityItem|Ne'er Misser}} in the main hand causes Sneak Attack to deal {{DamageType|Force}} damage.
}}

Revision as of 18:56, 30 January 2025

For the melee version of this action see: Sneak Attack (Melee)
Sneak Attack Ranged.webp

Sneak Attack (Ranged) is a Rogue action. This ability allows the rogue to exploit an enemy's distraction and deal extra damage to their vulnerable spots with ranged weapons. 

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 1.5 m / 5 ft of the target and you don't have Disadvantage Icon.png Disadvantage.

Properties

Cost
Action
Damage
Normal weapon damage
+
D6 Physical.png 1d6 (1~6) Damage TypesWeapon
Details
 Range: 18 m / 60 ft
Recharge: Per turn

How to learn

Classes:

Notes

  • Initiating an attack using Sneak Attack as an Action, then selecting a consumable arrow will result in the character executing a Ranged Attack Ranged Attack with the chosen arrow.
  • Does not automatically trigger an off-hand attack when dual wielding Hand Crossbows.
  • Can be set as a Reaction