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'''Sneak Attack (Ranged)''' is a [[Rogue]] Action. This ability allows them to exploit enemies' distraction and deal extra damage to their vulnerable spots with Ranged Weapons.
{{hatnote|For the melee version of this action see: [[Sneak Attack (Melee)]]}}
 
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| 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. 
| title = <div style="font-size:105%; font-family:Georgia;">''"Deal an extra 1d6 damage to a foe you have [[Advantage]] against. You can also use this attack if you have an ally within 1.5m / 5ft of the target and you don't have [[Disadvantage]]."''</div>
| 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}}.
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| image = Sneak Attack Ranged.webp
<div style="text-align:center;">[[File:Actions Icons.png|frameless|25px]] '''Action'''</div>
| cost = action
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| concentration =
| Damage = Weapon Damage + <span style="color:#999999">1d6</span>
| damage = weapon
| Damage Types = Same type as weapon
| damage type = Weapon
| Range = Weapon Range (Ranged)
| extra damage = 1d6
| Recharge = Once per turn
| extra damage type = Weapon
}}]]
| recharge = Per turn
 
| duration =
== Description ==
| range = weapon
Deal an extra 1d6 damage to a foe you have [[Advantage]] against.
| aoe =  
 
| aoe m =  
You can also use this attack if you have an ally within {{C|1.5m / 5ft}} of the target and you don't have [[Disadvantage]].
| aoe ft =  
 
| save =  
== Properties ==
| additional =  
{{C|[[File: Actions Icons.png|frameless|25px]] Action}} ( {{C|[[File:Bonus Actions Icons.png|frameless|25px]] Bonus Action}} if sneak attacking with off hand weapon)
| higherlevels =
 
| 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:
* Damage:
* {{DamageText|2d6|Physical|drs=t}} at [[Rogue]] Level 3
** <code>Weapon Damage + [[File: +1d6 Physical.png|frameless|50px]] <span style="color:#999999">1d6</span> [[Damage Types|<span style="color:#999999">Physical damage</span>]]</code>
* {{DamageText|3d6|Physical|drs=t}} at [[Rogue]] Level 5
** '''Sneak Attack''' damage is always the same Type of damage as the attacking weapon
* {{DamageText|4d6|Physical|drs=t}} at [[Rogue]] Level 7
* Range: {{C|[[File:Range Icons.png|frameless|upright=0.1]] Weapon Range}} (Ranged)
* {{DamageText|5d6|Physical|drs=t}} at [[Rogue]] Level 9
* Recharge: {{C|[[File:Recharge Icons.png|frameless|upright=0.1]] Once per turn}}
* {{DamageText|6d6|Physical|drs=t}} at [[Rogue]] Level 11
 
| variant of = Sneak Attack
== At Higher Levels ==
| 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"]]
For every 2 [[Rogue]] Levels above 1, your '''Sneak Attack''' deals an additional {{DamageText|1d6|Physical}} damage, e.g.
* 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.
*{{DamageText|2d6|Physical}} at [[Rogue]] Level 3
}}
*{{DamageText|3d6|Physical}} at [[Rogue]] Level 5

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.
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