What weapons work with sneak attack?

What weapons work with sneak attack?

(Though it does help! More on that in a bit though…) First and foremost, you have to be wielding a weapon that is either ranged or has the “finesse” property. These requirements include weapons favored by many Rogues such as crossbows, rapiers, and daggers.

Does sneak attack work with natural weapons?

So then, natural weapons absolutely cannot be used as ‘specialist’ weapons by Rogues or Monks or whoever else? Nat weapons for things that call for weapon attacks, but not for things that require actual weapons such as Sneak Attack, Kensei/Monk weapons, or Divine Smite.

Does sneak attack apply to thrown weapons?

Sneak Attack does not work with melee weapons that have the thrown property, but lack the finesse property. The Rogue’s Sneak Attack feature states: The attack must use a finesse or a ranged weapon.

Can you sneak attack with a sword?

The Swashbuckler ability modifies the top part, but not the bottom two parts. So, no sneak attack with a greatsword (or his fists, or a table leg as an improvised weapon). Show activity on this post. The Unearthed Arcana rules are specifically pre-release rules meant to gather community feedback.

Can you sneak attack with a strength weapon?

So you have the exact wording on hand, the rogue Sneak Attack ability specifically states: The attack must use a finesse or a ranged weapon. and the finesse weapon property states: When making an attack with a finesse weapon, you use your choice of your Strength or Dexterity modifier for the attack and damage rolls.

Can I sneak attack with a rapier?

So your goal is to get your sneak attack damage through. If your first attack hits, your rapier deals in average 2 damage more than the dagger, but if the first attack misses you deal no damage with the rapier, while dual wielding gives you another attack to possibly deal your sneak attack damage.

Can you sneak attack with unarmed?

Haven’t you previously said that unarmed strikes are NOT weapon attacks? I understand all this and you can smite with unarmed attacks but rogues cannot sneak attack with them because it is not technically a finesse weapon.

Can you sneak attack with strength?

The reason that sneak attack requires finesse (or ranged) weapons is less to do with the Ability (Strength or Dexterity) and more to do with the qualities of a weapon; primarily wieldability (made up word).

Can you sneak attack with ranged weapons?

What Is Sneak Attack in D&D 5e? Sneak Attack is the iconic damage feature for the Rogue class in D&D 5e. It requires a ranged or finesse weapon. Sneak Attack also requires the Rogue to either have Advantage or an enemy of your target to be within 5 feet of it.

Can you sneak attack with a spear?

Also, the text for the rogue ability sneak attack states, “The attack must use a finesse or a ranged weapon.” which means it also doesn’t work with a spear unfortunately.

Can Longswords sneak attack?

Benefit: You can wield a longsword to deal Sneak Attack damage and to use rogue powers that require a light blade (you still cannot throw the longsword). You reduce Sneak Attack damage by one die when using a longsword.

Does sneak attack need Dex?

Nothing in the description of the Sneak Attack feature requires you to actually use Dexterity when making the attack/damage roll.