Sneak Attack (Ranged)

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

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 ranged weapons. 

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

Properties

Cost:

Action

Damage:

Normal weapon damage

+

1d6 (1~6) Weapon

Details:

 Range: Normal weapon range

Recharge: Per turn

At Higher Levels

For every 2 Rogue Levels above 1, your Sneak Attack deals an additional 1d6PhysicalDRS damage, up to 6d6 at Level 11:

• 2d6PhysicalDRS at Rogue Level 3
• 3d6PhysicalDRS at Rogue Level 5
• 4d6PhysicalDRS at Rogue Level 7
• 5d6PhysicalDRS at Rogue Level 9
• 6d6PhysicalDRS at Rogue Level 11

How to learn

Classes:

• Class level 1: Rogue

This action is a variation of:
 Sneak Attack

Notes

• When Sneak Attack is applied via a Reaction, it is treated as a Damage Rider Source (DRS).
• When dual wielding, offhand Sneak Attacks use the damage type of the main hand weapon. For example, if your main hand is a Ne'er Misser, your off hand Sneak Attack will deal Force damage, even if the off hand weapon itself is a Piercing weapon.
• This ability will only fire 1 shot. If you are planning to go dual classing as rogue and ranger with dual hand-crossbows using sneak attack for more damage, you should be aware that sneak attack will not make use of the other crossbow.
• Sneak Attack can be set as a reaction, effectively allowing the use of consumable arrows with Sneak Attack.
  • Initiating an attack using Sneak Attack as an action, then selecting a consumable arrow, will result in the character executing a normal attack with the chosen arrow.