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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.
| 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 = 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}}.
''See also: [[Sneak Attack (Melee)]]''
| image = Sneak Attack Ranged.webp
 
| cost = action
== Description ==
| concentration =  
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}}.
| damage = weapon
 
| damage type = Weapon
== Properties ==
| extra damage = 1d6
{{InfoBlob|{{Action}}}}
| extra damage type = Weapon
(if attacking with main hand weapon)
| recharge = Per turn
{{InfoBlob|{{Action|bonus}}}}
| duration =
(if attacking with off-hand weapon)
| range = weapon
 
| aoe =
* Damage: {{InfoBlob|Weapon Damage + {{DamageText|1d6|Physical}}}}
| aoe m =
** Note: '''Sneak Attack''' [[Damage Types|Damage Type]] is inherited from attacking weapon
| aoe ft =  
* {{Range|ranged}} (range inherited from attacking weapon)
| save =  
* {{Recharge|Once Per Turn}}
| additional =  
 
| higherlevels =  
== At Higher Levels ==
| 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:
For every 2 [[Rogue]] Levels above 1, your '''Sneak Attack''' deals an additional {{DamageText|1d6|Physical}} damage, up to 5d6 at Level 9. For example:
* {{DamageText|2d6|Physical|drs=t}} at [[Rogue]] Level 3
*{{DamageText|2d6|Physical}} at [[Rogue]] Level 3
* {{DamageText|3d6|Physical|drs=t}} at [[Rogue]] Level 5
*{{DamageText|3d6|Physical}} at [[Rogue]] Level 5
* {{DamageText|4d6|Physical|drs=t}} at [[Rogue]] Level 7
*{{DamageText|4d6|Physical}} at [[Rogue]] Level 7
* {{DamageText|5d6|Physical|drs=t}} at [[Rogue]] Level 9
*{{DamageText|5d6|Physical}} at [[Rogue]] Level 9
* {{DamageText|6d6|Physical|drs=t}} at [[Rogue]] Level 11
| variant of = Sneak Attack
| class learns at level 1 = Rogue
| notes = * 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"]]
* 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 wary that sneak attack will not make use of the other crossbow.
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Latest revision as of 16:41, 9 March 2024

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 1.5m / 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 damage
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

  • When Sneak Attack is applied automatically to a triggering attack via the reaction system, it is treated as a "DRS"
  • 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 wary that sneak attack will not make use of the other crossbow.