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'''Sneak Attack (Melee)''' is a [[Rogue]] Action. This ability allows them to exploit enemies' distraction and deal extra damage to their vulnerable spots with Melee Weapons.
{{hatnote|For the ranged version of this action see: [[Sneak Attack (Ranged)]]}}
{{Weapon action page
| name = Sneak Attack
| 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.  


[[File:Sneak Attack (Melee) Icon 2.png|upright=0.8|thumb|right|{{AbilityInfobox
The weapon must have the [[Finesse]] property, but can still utilise Strength if it is higher than Dexterity.
| title = <div style="font-size:105%; font-family:Georgia;">''"Deal an extra 1d6 damage to a foe you have [[Advantage]] against. You can also use this attack if you have an ally within 1.5m / 5ft of the target and you don't have [[Disadvantage]]."''</div>
| 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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| extra description =
<div style="text-align:center;">[[File: Actions Icons.png|frameless|25px]] '''Action'''</div>
| image = Sneak Attack Melee.webp
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| cost = action
| Damage = Weapon Damage + <span style="color:#999999">1d6</span>
| concentration =
| Damage Types = Same type as weapon
| damage = weapon
| Range = Weapon Range (Melee)
| damage type = Weapon
| Recharge = Once per turn
| extra damage = 1d6
}}]]
| extra damage type = Weapon
 
| recharge = Per turn
== Description ==
| duration =  
Deal an extra 1d6 damage to a foe you have [[Advantage]] against.
| range = weapon
 
| aoe =
You can also use this attack if you have an ally within {{C|1.5m / 5ft}} of the target and you don't have [[Disadvantage]].
| aoe m =  
 
| aoe ft =  
== Properties ==
| save =  
{{C|[[File: Actions Icons.png|frameless|25px]] Action}} ( {{C|[[File:Bonus Actions Icons.png|frameless|25px]] Bonus Action}} if sneak attacking with off hand weapon)
| additional =  
 
| higher levels = For every 2 [[Rogue]] Levels above 1, your '''Sneak Attack''' deals an additional {{DamageText|1d6|Weapon|drs=t}} damage, up to 6d6 at Level 11:
* Damage:
* {{DamageText|2d6|Weapon|drs=t}} at [[Rogue]] Level 3
** <code>Weapon Damage + [[File: +1d6 Physical.png|frameless|50px]] <span style="color:#999999">1d6</span> [[Damage Types|<span style="color:#999999">Physical damage</span>]]</code>
* {{DamageText|3d6|Weapon|drs=t}} at [[Rogue]] Level 5
** '''Sneak Attack''' damage is always the same Type of damage as the attacking weapon
* {{DamageText|4d6|Weapon|drs=t}} at [[Rogue]] Level 7
* Range: {{C|[[File:Range Icons.png|frameless|upright=0.1]] Weapon Range}}
* {{DamageText|5d6|Weapon|drs=t}} at [[Rogue]] Level 9
* Recharge: {{C|[[File:Recharge Icons.png|frameless|upright=0.1]] Once per turn}}
* {{DamageText|6d6|Weapon|drs=t}} at [[Rogue]] Level 11
* [[File:Melee Icons.png|frameless|upright=0.1]] Melee
| class learns at level 1 = Rogue
 
| notes = * Sneak Attack refreshes after the Rogue's turn ends.
== At Higher Levels ==
* 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.
For every 2 [[Rogue]] Levels above 1, your '''Sneak Attack''' deals an additional {{DamageText|1d6|Physical}} damage, e.g.
* 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"]]
*{{DamageText|2d6|Physical}} at [[Rogue]] Level 3
* 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
*{{DamageText|3d6|Physical}} at [[Rogue]] Level 5
* 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.
}}

Latest revision as of 18:56, 30 January 2025

For the ranged version of this action see: Sneak Attack (Ranged)
Sneak Attack Melee.webp

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 Icon.png Advantage against. Also works if you have an ally within 1.5 m / 5 ft of the target and you don't have Disadvantage Icon.png Disadvantage.

Properties

Cost
 Action
Damage
Normal weapon damage
+
D6 Physical.png 1d6 (1~6) Damage TypesWeapon
Details
 Range: Normal weapon range
Recharge: Per turn

How to learn

Classes:

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.
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