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| summary = '''Unarmed Strike''' is a common [[Action]] that allows the user to make an attack with their bare fists when no melee weapons are equipped. | | summary = '''Unarmed Strike''' is a common [[Action]] that allows the user to make an attack with their bare fists when no melee weapons are equipped. | ||
| description = Hit a target with your bare fists. | | description = Hit a target with your bare fists. | ||
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| cost = action | | cost = action | ||
| common = yes | | common = yes | ||
| damage = | | damage = 1 | ||
| damage type = Bludgeoning | |||
| damage modifier = STR | |||
| attack roll = yes | | attack roll = yes | ||
| range = melee | | range = melee |
Latest revision as of 01:41, 30 April 2024
Unarmed Strike is a common Action that allows the user to make an attack with their bare fists when no melee weapons are equipped.
Description
Hit a target with your bare fists.
Properties
- Cost
- Action
- Damage
- 1 + STR modifier Bludgeoning damage
- Details
- Attack roll
- Melee: 1.5 m / 5 ft
How to learn
Classes:
- Class level 1: Any and all classes
Notes
- 1 + Strength modifier + Strength modifierBludgeoning damage total. adds your Strength modifier a second time giving
- Monk's replaces the 1 base damage of Unarmed Strike with 1d4. This increases to 1d6 at Monk level 3 and 1d8 at Monk level 9.
- Monk's may replace the Strength damage scaling with the Dexterity modifier if it is higher. Note that the bonus damage from Tavern Brawler will always use the Strength modifier.
- Many buffs and abilities that specify "weapon" attacks, such as the Paladin's , will not apply to unarmed strikes.
- For a comprehensive list of effects that interact with unarmed strikes, see List of features and items that interact with unarmed strikes.