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'''Attacks''' are attempts by a [[creatures|creature]] at hitting a target, usually with a [[Weapon|weapon]] or a [[Spells|spell]]. | '''Attacks''' are attempts by a [[creatures|creature]] at hitting a target, usually with a [[Weapon|weapon]] or a [[Spells|spell]]. | ||
The outcome of an attempted attack is determined by the attacker making an '''attack roll''' against the target's [[Armour Class|AC]]. If the attempt is successful, the attack may deal [[damage]] or inflict a [[conditions|condition]]. | The outcome of an attempted attack is determined by the attacker making an '''attack roll''' against the target's [[Armour Class|AC]]. If the attempt is successful, the attack may deal [[damage]] and/or inflict a [[conditions|condition]]. | ||
Attacks can be made by taking an '''Attack action''', as well by taking any [[actions|action]] that requires the attacker to make an attack roll. | Attacks can be made by taking an '''Attack action''', as well by taking any [[actions|action]] that requires the attacker to make an attack roll. | ||
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== Modifiers == | == Modifiers == | ||
=== Weapons === | === Weapons === | ||
Melee and ranged weapon attacks use Strength or Dexterity, depending on the weapon: usually Strength for melee weapons and Dexterity for ranged weapons. | Melee and ranged weapon attacks use Strength or Dexterity, depending on the weapon: usually Strength for melee weapons and Dexterity for ranged weapons. The exceptions to this rule are [[Finesse]] weapons, which automatically select Strength or Dexterity, whichever score is higher; and [[Thrown]] weapons, which use Strength for both melee and ranged attacks. If a weapon is both Thrown and Finesse, it uses the higher of Strength and Dexterity for both melee and ranged attacks. | ||
Some examples, to make the possible combinations of Finesse and Thrown easier to understand: | Some examples, to make the possible combinations of Finesse and Thrown easier to understand: | ||
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* Shooting a [[Longbow]] for a ranged attack always uses Dexterity. | * Shooting a [[Longbow]] for a ranged attack always uses Dexterity. | ||
* Throwing a [[Handaxe]] (Thrown) for a ranged attack uses Strength. | * Throwing a [[Handaxe]] (Thrown) for a ranged attack uses Strength. | ||
* Throwing a [[Dagger]] (Finesse & Thrown) for a ranged attack uses Strength or Dexterity, whichever | * Throwing a [[Dagger]] (Finesse & Thrown) for a ranged attack uses Strength or Dexterity, whichever the attacking creature has a higher score in. | ||
=== Spells === | === Spells === | ||