Weapon actions: Difference between revisions

The [[Difficulty Class]] (or DC) for Saving Throws against Weapon Actions is calculated similarly to [[Spells|Spellcasting DC]] - except for two differences: firstly, the [[Spells#Spellcasting Ability and Proficiency|Spellcasting Ability Modifier]] is replaced with the [[Ability Modifier]] of either Strength or Dexterity, whichever is higher and secondly; each Weapon Action can grant its own inherent bonus DC that isn't listed anywhere,<!-- LARIAN! --> but most frequently it's +2. To express all this mathematically:

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Weapon Action DC = 8 + [[Proficiency Bonus]] + [[Strength|Strength]] or [[Dexterity|Dexterity]] modifier + [[Weapon Actions#Melee Weapons|Inherent Weapon Action Bonus DC]]

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Certain Weapon Action instead uses '''Hybrid DC'''<!-- LARIAN! -->, which allows a user to either use their [[Spells|Spellcasting DC]] or Weapon Action DC with a +2 bonus, whichever is higher.

 

 

=== Melee Weapons ===

{| class="wikitable" style="width: 100%;"

! style="width: 18.5%;" | Weapon Action

! style="width: 17%;" | Associated Weapons

! style="width: 18.5%;" | Cost

! style="width: 22%;" | Effect

!Damage

| {{SAI|Backbreaker|w=40}}

|

<li> {{WeaponType|Warhammers}}

<li> {{WeaponType|Mauls}}

| {{Action}}

| Inflict {{Cond|Prone}}

* {{Saving throw|STR}}

* {{duration|2}}

| '''1d4''' {{DamageModifier|finesse}}

| {{SAI|Brace (Melee)|w=40}}

|

<li> {{WeaponType|Glaives}}

<li> {{WeaponType|Pikes}}

| {{action | movement | m = 6 | ft = 20 }}

| Reroll melee damage rolls and take the higher value

* {{duration|1}}

| -

| {{SAI|Cleave|w=40}}

|

<li> {{WeaponType|Battleaxes}}

<li> {{WeaponType|Greataxes}}

<li> {{WeaponType|Halberds}}

<li> {{WeaponType|Greatswords}}

| {{Action}}

| Strike up to 3 targets

* {{AOE | cone | m = 1.5 | ft = 5 }}

| Halved weapon damage  

* Any bonus damage is not halved, e.g. from {{SAI|Divine Smite}} or {{SAI|Great Weapon Master: All In|Great Weapon Master}}

| {{SAI|Concussive Smash|w=40}}

|

<li> {{WeaponType|Morningstars}}

<li> {{WeaponType|Clubs}}

<li> {{WeaponType|Light Hammers}}

<li> {{WeaponType|Maces}}

<li> {{WeaponType|Warhammers}}

<li> {{WeaponType|Greatclubs}}

<li> {{WeaponType|Mauls}}

| {{Action}}

| Inflict {{Cond|Dazed}}

* {{Saving throw|CON}}

* Hybrid DC

* {{duration|2}}

| Weapon damage

| {{SAI|Maiming Strike|w=40}}

|

<li> {{WeaponType|War Picks}}

<li> {{WeaponType|Battleaxes}}

| {{Action}}

| Inflict {{Cond|Maimed}}

* {{Saving throw|CON}}

* {{duration|2}}

| '''1d4''' {{DamageModifier|finesse}}

| {{SAI|Disarming Strike|w=40}}

|

<li> {{WeaponType|Tridents}}

| {{Action}}

| Target drops weapon

* {{Saving throw|STR}}

* Weapon action DC + 2

| '''1d4''' {{DamageModifier|finesse}}

| {{SAI|Flourish|w=40}}

|

<ul style="list-style: none;">

<li> {{WeaponType|Scimitars}}

<li> {{WeaponType|Shortswords}}

<li> {{WeaponType|Rapiers}}

| {{Action|bonus}}

| Inflict {{Cond|Off Balance}}

* {{Saving throw|DEX}}

* {{duration|2}}

| {{DamageText|1d4|Bludgeoning}}

| {{SAI|Heartstopper|w=40}}

|

<li> {{WeaponType|Morningstars}}

| {{Action}}

| Inflict {{Cond|Chest Trauma}}

* {{Saving throw|CON}}

* {{duration|2}}

| '''1d4''' {{DamageModifier|finesse}}

| {{SAI|Lacerate|w=40}}

|

<ul style="list-style: none;">

<li> {{WeaponType|Handaxes}}

<li> {{WeaponType|Sickles}}

<li> {{WeaponType|Scimitars}}

<li> {{WeaponType|Battleaxes}}

<li> {{WeaponType|Longswords}}

<li> {{WeaponType|Glaives}}

<li> {{WeaponType|Greataxes}}

<li> {{WeaponType|Greatswords}}

<li> {{WeaponType|Halberds}}

| {{Action}}

| Inflict {{Cond|Bleeding}}

* {{Saving throw|CON}}

* {{duration|2}}

| Weapon damage

| {{SAI|Piercing Strike|w=40}}

|<ul style="list-style: none;">

<li> {{WeaponType|Rapiers}}

<li> {{WeaponType|Shortswords}}

<li> {{WeaponType|Tridents}}

<li> {{WeaponType|Pikes}}

<li> {{WeaponType|Javelins}}

| {{Action}}

| Inflict {{Cond|Gaping Wounds}}

* {{Saving throw|CON}}

* {{duration|2}}

| Weapon damage

| {{SAI|Pommel Strike|w=40}}

|

<li> {{WeaponType|Longswords}}

<li> {{WeaponType|Greatswords}}

| {{Action|bonus}}

| Inflict {{Cond|Dazed}}

* {{Saving throw|CON}}

* {{duration|2}}

| {{DamageText|1d4|Bludgeoning}}

| {{SAI|Prepare|w=40}}

|

<li> {{WeaponType|Greataxes}}

| {{action | movement | m = 6 | ft = 20 }}

| Extra damage on melee attacks this turn

| [[Ability Score Modifier|Strength modifier]] {{DamageType|Slashing}}

| {{SAI|Rush Attack|w=40}}

|

<li> {{WeaponType|Longswords}}

<li> {{WeaponType|Spears}}

<li> {{WeaponType|Tridents}}

<li> {{WeaponType|Glaives}}

<li> {{WeaponType|Halberds}}

<li> {{WeaponType|Pikes}}

| {{Action}}<br>+ {{action|movement}}

| Charge up to {{distance|m=9|ft=30}}<br>Inflict {{Cond|Off Balance}}

* {{Saving throw|STR}}

* {{duration|2}}

| '''1d4''' {{DamageModifier|finesse}}

* Inherits weapon damage type  

| {{SAI|Tenacity|w=40}}

|

<li> {{WeaponType|Morningstars}}

<li> {{WeaponType|Greatclubs}}

<li> {{WeaponType|Mauls}}

| {{Action|Reaction}}

| Inflict damage on a miss

| [[Ability Score Modifier|Strength modifier]] {{DamageType|Bludgeoning}}

| {{SAI|Topple|w=40}}

|

<li> {{WeaponType|Quarterstaves}}

| {{Action}}

| Inflict {{Cond|Prone}}

* {{Saving throw|Dex}}

* {{duration|1}}

| {{DamageText|1d4|Bludgeoning}}

| {{SAI|Weakening Strike|w=40}}

|

<li> {{WeaponType|Rapiers}}

<li> {{WeaponType|War Picks}}

<li> {{WeaponType|Warhammers}}

| {{Action}}

| Inflict {{Cond|Weak Grip}}

* {{Saving throw|STR}}

* {{duration|2}}

| '''1d4''' {{DamageModifier|finesse}}

* Inherits weapon damage type

=== Ranged Weapons ===

{| class="wikitable" style="width: 100%;"

! style="width: 18.5%;" | Weapon Action

! style="width: 17%;" | Associated Weapons

! style="width: 18.5%;" | Cost

! style="width: 25%;" | Effect

!Damage

| {{SAI|Brace (Ranged)|w=40}}

|

<li> {{WeaponType|Longbows}}

| {{action | movement | m = 6 | ft = 20 }}

| Reroll ranged damage rolls and take the higher value

* {{duration|1}}

| -

| {{SAI|Hamstring Shot|w=40}}

|

<li> {{WeaponType|Shortbows}}

<li> {{WeaponType|Longbows}}

| {{Action}}

| Inflict {{Cond|Hamstrung}}

* {{Saving throw|CON}}

* {{duration|2}}

| Weapon damage

| {{SAI|Mobile Shot|w=40}}

|<ul style="list-style: none;">

<li> {{WeaponType|Hand Crossbows}}

| {{Action|bonus}}

| Make a bonus action attack after using {{SAI|Dash}} or {{SAI|Disengage}}

| Weapon damage

| {{SAI|Piercing Shot|w=40}}

|<ul style="list-style: none;">

<li> {{WeaponType|Heavy Crossbows}}

<li> {{WeaponType|Light Crossbows}}

<li> {{WeaponType|Hand Crossbows}}

| {{Action}}

| Inflict {{Cond|Gaping Wounds}}

* {{Saving throw|CON}}

* Weapon action DC + 2

* {{duration|2}}

=== Special Actions ===

 

The following actions are available only on specific weapons.

 

{| class="wikitable" style="width: 100%;"

! style="width: 15.0%;" | Weapon Action

! style="width: 17.5%;" | Associated Weapons

! style="width: 15.0%;" | Cost

! style="width: 20.0%;" | Effect

! style="width: 12.5%;" | Saving Throw

! style="width: 20.0%;" | Extra Damage

After attacking, ranged weapon attacks made by Gontr Mael deal an additional {{DamageColor|Radiant|1~4 Radiant damage}}.

| {{SAI|Colossal Onslaught|w=40}}

| {{LgRarityItem|Jorgoral's Greatsword}}

| {{Action}}

| Strike multiple foes in a {{AOE | line | m = 6 | ft = 20 }}.<!-- line 3m wide and 6m long -->

| [[Constitution]]

| {{LgRarityItem|Duellist's Prerogative}}

| While you are not dual-wielding, you can make an additional melee attack with The Dueller.

| {{SAI|Edge of Darkness|w=40}}

| Slam your weapon into the ground, dealing additional {{DamageType|Thunder}} damage each your [[proficiency bonus]], thunderously impacting nearby foes and possibly pushing them away.

| Possibly inflict {{Cond|Maimed}} on your target. They can't move.

| [[Constitution]] (+1)

| {{Action}}

| Strike a foe, conjuring an illusory swarm of moon-pale butterflies, gaining {{Advantage}} on attacks against the target. Deal additional Psychic damage equal to your [[Proficiency Bonus]]. When the target moves away from your illusion, it takes {{DamageColor|Psychic|1~6 Psychic damage}}.

| Release a fraction of your inner fire. All nearby creatures take damage and start {{Cond|Burning Fiercely}}.

| Thrust forward with diabolical precision, possibly stymying your target's ability to heal.

| + Proficiency Bonus {{DamageType|Necrotic}}

| {{SAI|Perfectly Balanced Strike|w=40}}

| {{LgRarityItem|Belm}}

| {{Action|bonus}}

| Send Belm snaking out with an adder's speed, the very exemplar of swiftness embodied in steel.

| {{SAI|Poison Mist|w=40}}

| {{LgRarityItem|Argument Solver}}

| {{Action}}

| On a hit, deal extra {{DamageType|Poison}} damage equal to your [[proficiency bonus]] and surround the target in a [[Poison Cloud|noxious cloud]] that possibly {{cond|Poisoned|Poisons}} those within it.

| -

| + Proficiency Bonus {{DamageType|Poison}}

| {{SAI|Profane Scourge|w=40}}

| {{LgRarityItem|The Undead Bane}}

| {{Action}}

| Strike with subjugating fury, adding your [[proficiency bonus]] to the damage roll. If you hit a [[Fiend]] or [[Undead]] creature, deal an additional {{DamageText|2d6|Slashing|drs=t}} damage and possibly {{cond|Bane}} it.

| + Proficiency Bonus {{DamageType|Physical}} + 2d6 {{DamageType|Slashing}} if Fiend or Undead

| {{SAI|Razor Gale|w=40}}

| {{LgRarityItem|Larethian's Wrath}}

| {{Action}}

| Swing your weapon in a {{AOE | cone | m = 4 | ft = 13 }} that deals damage to all enemies within range.

| -

| + Proficiency Bonus {{DamageType|Slashing}}

| {{SAI|Revitalising Strike|w=40}}

| {{LgRarityItem|Hoppy}}

| {{Action}}

| Smash into a foe, wounding them and healing your own injuries. On a hit, heal {{DamageText|1d6|Healing}}. You deal additional {{DamageType|Necrotic}} damage equal to your [[Proficiency Bonus]].

| + Proficiency Bonus {{DamageType|Necrotic}}

| {{LgRarityItem|Rupturing Blade}}

| {{Action}}

| Cut into an enemy, dealing an extra {{DamageText|[[proficiency bonus]]|Fire}} and {{DamageText|1d6|Fire}} damage to them, while you yourself take {{DamageText|1d6|Slashing}} damage. Additionally, the attack might cause the target to {{Cond|Bleeding|Bleed}} and {{Cond|Burning|Burn}}.

| + Proficiency Bonus {{DamageType|Fire}} + 1d6 {{DamageType|Fire}}

| {{SAI|Soulbreaker|w=40}}

|{{LgRarityItem|Soulbreaker Greatsword}}<br>{{LgRarityItem|Silver Sword of the Astral Plane}}

| {{Action}}

| Rend the enemy's body and soul, dealing an additional {{DamageText|4|Psychic}} damage and possibly {{Cond|Stunned|Stun}} them.

| [[Constitution]] (+1)

| + Proficiency Bonus {{DamageType|Psychic}}

| {{SAI|Shadowsoaked Blow|w=40}}

| {{LgRarityItem|Sword of Clutching Umbra}}

| {{Action}}

| Strike an enemy, adding your [[Proficiency Bonus]] and {{DamageText|1d6|Psychic}} to the damage. This attack doesn't break concealment.

| + Proficiency Bonus {{DamageType|Piercing}} + 1d6 {{DamageType|Psychic}}  

|-

| {{LgRarityItem|Balduran's Giantslayer}}

| Deal additional damage. Large, Huge or Gargantuan creatures take an additional {{DamageText|2-12|Slashing}} damage and may fall {{Cond|Prone}}.

| {{SAI|Unshackling Strike|w=40}}

| {{LgRarityItem|Orphic Hammer}}

| {{Action}}

| Smite the magical bonds keeping a creature {{Cond|Restrained}}, {{Cond|Paralysed}}, and {{Cond|Stunned}}, freeing it.

| -

| -

== Conditions Inflicted by Weapon Actions ==

{| class="wikitable" style="width: 100%;"

! style="width: 10.0%;" | Condition

! style="width: 25.0%;" | Inflicted by / Saving Throw

! style="width: 12.5%;" | Saving Throw Penalty

! style="width: 30.0%;" | Additional Effects

! style="width: 22.5%;" | Removed by

| {{Cond|Bleeding}}

<li> {{SmallIcon|Action Icon.png}} [[Lacerate]] (CON)

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* [[Constitution]]

| Inflicts 2 {{DamageType|Slashing}} per turn for 2 turns

| {{DamageIcon|Healing}} Healing

| {{Cond|Chest Trauma}}

<li> {{SmallIcon|Action Icon.png}} [[Heartstopper]] (CON)

</ul>

|

| One fewer {{Action}} for 2 turns

| {{DamageIcon|Healing}} Healing

| {{Cond|Maimed}}

|

<li> {{SmallIcon|Action Icon.png}} [[Crippling Strike]] (CON)

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* [[Dexterity]]

| [[Movement Speed]] reduced to 0

| {{DamageIcon|Healing}} Healing

| {{Cond|Dazed}}

<li> {{SmallIcon|Action Icon.png}} [[Concussive Smash]] (CON)

<li> {{SmallIcon|Bonus Action Icon.png}} [[Pommel Strike]] (CON)

|

| Can't take reactions, loses Dexterity bonus to {{ArmourClass}}

| Ally {{SmallIcon|Help Action Icon.png}} [[Help]]

| -

| Receive additional 2 {{DamageType|Piercing}} damage from attacks for 2 turns

| {{DamageIcon|Healing}} Healing

| {{Cond|Hamstrung}}

|

<li> {{SmallIcon|Action Icon.png}} [[Hamstring Shot]] (CON)

| -

| [[Movement Speed]] halved

| {{DamageIcon|Healing}} Healing

| {{Cond|Off Balance}}

<li> {{SmallIcon|Action Icon.png}} [[Rush Attack]] (STR)

<li> {{SmallIcon|Bonus Action Icon.png}} [[Flourish]] (DEX)

|

| {{Advantage}} to attackers

| Ally {{SmallIcon|Help Action Icon.png}} [[Help]] or taking damage

| {{Cond|Prone}}

|

<li> {{SmallIcon|Action Icon.png}} [[Topple]] (STR)

<li> {{SmallIcon|Action Icon.png}} [[Backbreaker]] (DEX)

|

* [[Strength]]

* [[Dexterity]]

| {{Advantage}} to nearby attackers

| Using half of [[Movement Speed]]

| {{Cond|Weak Grip}}

|

<li> {{SmallIcon|Action Icon.png}} [[Weakening Strike]] (STR)

|

| {{Disadvantage}} on attacks

| Ally {{SmallIcon|Help Action Icon.png}} [[Help]]