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==== For Attack Rolls ==== | ==== For Attack Rolls ==== | ||
Weapon attacks will generally use Strength or Dexterity, depending on the weapon and the type of attack made. Melee weapons use the Strength Modifier, unless they have the [[Finesse]] property (such as [[Dagger]] or [[Rapier]]), in which case Dexterity can be used instead. The same rules apply to melee weapons with the [[Thrown]] property (such as [[Dagger]] or [[Handaxe]]) when they're thrown for a ranged attack: they use the Strength modifier, unless they | Weapon attacks will generally use Strength or Dexterity, depending on the weapon and the type of attack made. Melee weapons use the Strength Modifier, unless they have the [[Finesse]] property (such as [[Dagger]] or [[Rapier]]), in which case Dexterity can be used instead. The same rules apply to melee weapons with the [[Thrown]] property (such as [[Dagger]] or [[Handaxe]]) when they're thrown for a ranged attack: they use the Strength modifier, unless they have both Thrown and Finesse (such as [[Dagger]]), in which case Dexterity can be chosen again. Regular ranged weapons (such as Bows and Crossbows) always use Dexterity. | ||
Spell attacks will use an [[Ability Score]] depending on the [[Class]] of the creature making it; see table above, under the section [[#Attack Roll]]. | Spell attacks will use an [[Ability Score]] depending on the [[Class]] of the creature making it; see table above, under the section [[#Attack Roll]]. | ||