Unarmed Strike
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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:
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Action - Damage:
- Unarmed damage
Bludgeoning - Details:
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Attack roll -
Melee: 1.5 m / 5 ft
How to learn
Classes:
- Class level 1: Any and all classes
Notes
adds your Strength modifier a second time giving 1 + Strength modifier + Strength modifierBludgeoning damage total.- 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.
Achievements
Fists of Fury
Kill a character with an Unarmed Strike.