Sneak Attack (Ranged)

For the melee version of this action see: Sneak Attack (Melee)

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 ranged weapons. 

Description

Deal an extra 1d6 damage to a foe you have Advantage against. You can also use Sneak Attack if you have an ally within 1.5 m / 5 ft of the target and you don't have Disadvantage.

Properties

Cost:

 Action

Damage:

Normal weapon damage

+

1d6 (1~6) Weapon

Details:

 Range: Normal weapon range

Recharge: Per turn

At Higher Levels

For every 2 Rogue Levels above 1, your Sneak Attack deals an additional 1d6PhysicalDRS damage, up to 6d6 at Level 11:

• 2d6PhysicalDRS at Rogue Level 3
• 3d6PhysicalDRS at Rogue Level 5
• 4d6PhysicalDRS at Rogue Level 7
• 5d6PhysicalDRS at Rogue Level 9
• 6d6PhysicalDRS at Rogue Level 11

How to learn

Classes:

• Class level 1: Rogue

This action is a variation of:
 Sneak Attack

Notes

• Initiating an attack using Sneak Attack as an  Action, then selecting a consumable arrow will result in the character executing a  Ranged Attack with the chosen arrow.
• Does not automatically trigger an off-hand attack when dual wielding Hand Crossbows.
• Can be set as a  Reaction
  • Sneak Attack as  Reaction is treated as a Damage Rider Source (DRS).
  • When using  Off-Hand Attack (Ranged), uses the damage type of the equipped main hand ranged weapon.
    • For example, using Ne'er Misser in the main hand causes Sneak Attack to deal Force damage.