Starfox
Hero
Would a rogue with the Magic User theme be able to sneak attack with Magic Missile?
*Sneak attack works with advantage.
*Magic Missile autohits, and thus does not use advantage
* This does not, however, imply that Magic Missile cannot HAVE advantage; it just doesn't get any benefit normally.
The benefit (if allowed) would be that the mediocre damage of Magic Missile is made up for by the extra damage from Sneak Attack, and Sneak Attack would always occur.
This is a quibble, but it highlights some rules-writing issues. Rules must be both readable, clearly understandable, and handle special cases. All at once.
*Sneak attack works with advantage.
*Magic Missile autohits, and thus does not use advantage
* This does not, however, imply that Magic Missile cannot HAVE advantage; it just doesn't get any benefit normally.
The benefit (if allowed) would be that the mediocre damage of Magic Missile is made up for by the extra damage from Sneak Attack, and Sneak Attack would always occur.
This is a quibble, but it highlights some rules-writing issues. Rules must be both readable, clearly understandable, and handle special cases. All at once.