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{{hatnote|For the ranged version of this action see: [[Sneak Attack (Ranged)]]}} | {{hatnote|For the ranged version of this action see: [[Sneak Attack (Ranged)]]}} | ||
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| name = Sneak Attack | | name = Sneak Attack | ||
| summary = '''Sneak Attack''' is a [[rogue]] action. This ability allows the rogue to exploit an enemy's distraction and deal extra damage to their vulnerable spots with melee weapons. | | summary = '''Sneak Attack (Melee)''' is a [[rogue]] action. This ability allows the rogue to exploit an enemy's distraction and deal extra damage to their vulnerable spots with melee weapons. | ||
The weapon must have the [[Finesse]] property, but can still utilise Strength if it is higher than Dexterity. | The weapon must have the [[Finesse]] property, but can still utilise Strength if it is higher than Dexterity. | ||
| description = Deal extra damage to a foe you have {{Advantage}} against. | | description = Deal extra damage to a foe you have {{Advantage}} against. Also works if you have an ally within {{dist|m=1.5}} of the target and you don't have {{Disadvantage}}. | ||
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| image = Sneak Attack Melee.webp | | image = Sneak Attack Melee.webp | ||
| cost = action | | cost = action | ||
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* {{DamageText|5d6|Weapon|drs=t}} at [[Rogue]] Level 9 | * {{DamageText|5d6|Weapon|drs=t}} at [[Rogue]] Level 9 | ||
* {{DamageText|6d6|Weapon|drs=t}} at [[Rogue]] Level 11 | * {{DamageText|6d6|Weapon|drs=t}} at [[Rogue]] Level 11 | ||
| class learns at level 1 = Rogue | | class learns at level 1 = Rogue | ||
| notes = * Sneak Attack refreshes after the Rogue's turn ends. | | notes = * Sneak Attack refreshes after the Rogue's turn ends. | ||
* As Sneak Attack requires a [[Finesse]] weapon, it may not be used with unarmed attacks. | * As Sneak Attack requires a [[Finesse]] weapon, it may not be used with main hand unarmed attacks. | ||
* The Sneak Attack reaction will trigger when using [[Flurry of Blows]] while wielding a finesse weapon in your main hand, and uses the weapon's damage type. | |||
* 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"]] | * 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"]] | ||
* When using a weapon attack that hits multiple foes, such as [[Whirlwind Attack]], the Sneak Attack reaction that can trigger from the attack will only affect the first target hit | * When using a weapon attack that hits multiple foes, such as [[Whirlwind Attack]], the Sneak Attack reaction that can trigger from the attack will only affect the first target hit | ||
* | * When dual-wielding, your off hand Sneak Attack uses the damage type of your main hand weapon. For example, if your main hand is a [[Practice Sword]], your off hand Sneak Attack will deal Bludgeoning damage, even if the off hand weapon itself is a Piercing weapon. This includes whether the main hand is magical of not - for example, the Practice Sword deals non-magical damage unless an appropriate coating is applied. | ||
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Latest revision as of 18:56, 30 January 2025
For the ranged version of this action see: Sneak Attack (Ranged)
Sneak Attack (Melee) is a rogue action. This ability allows the rogue to exploit an enemy's distraction and deal extra damage to their vulnerable spots with melee weapons.
The weapon must have the Finesse property, but can still utilise Strength if it is higher than Dexterity.
Description
Deal extra damage to a foe you have 
Advantage against. Also works if you have an ally within 1.5 m / 5 ft of the target and you don't have 
Disadvantage.
Properties
Range: Normal weapon range
Recharge: Per turnHow to learn
Classes:
- Class level 1: Rogue
Notes
- Sneak Attack refreshes after the Rogue's turn ends.
- As Sneak Attack requires a Finesse weapon, it may not be used with main hand unarmed attacks.
- The Sneak Attack reaction will trigger when using Flurry of Blows while wielding a finesse weapon in your main hand, and uses the weapon's damage type.
- When Sneak Attack is applied automatically to a triggering attack via the reaction system, it is treated as a "DRS"
- When using a weapon attack that hits multiple foes, such as Whirlwind Attack, the Sneak Attack reaction that can trigger from the attack will only affect the first target hit
- When dual-wielding, your off hand Sneak Attack uses the damage type of your main hand weapon. For example, if your main hand is a Practice Sword, your off hand Sneak Attack will deal Bludgeoning damage, even if the off hand weapon itself is a Piercing weapon. This includes whether the main hand is magical of not - for example, the Practice Sword deals non-magical damage unless an appropriate coating is applied.