Sneak Attack vs. DR

[Nail]

I think it gets muddy when dealing with multiple types of damage. For a +1 flaming short sword, I think it would only be considered piercing damage though, right?

It's not that bad.

Try this to simplify: Does a +1 flaming short sword bypass DR x/blugeoning?

 

[Nail]

If anybody could remember where in the rules this is stated, I'd be most grateful.

The FAQ, I think, is where this first popped up. Later books have been clearer.

 

[Hypersmurf]

"A successful sneak attack with a weaponlike spell deals extra damage of the same type the spell normally deals."

As an aside, Monte Cook has stated that a sneak attack with a weapon that deals purely vile damage (like a vile lance, say) adds its d6s in non-vile damage.

-Hyp.

 

[saucercrab]

It's not that bad.

Try this to simplify: Does a +1 flaming short sword bypass DR x/blugeoning?

Not what I was going for (& my fault for not specifying). I was working off of the aspect of what type of damage sneak attack would count as. Doesn't affect DR in this case, but can affect other things (like regeneration). But again, I was starting to move off topic.

 

[werk]

As an aside, Monte Cook has stated that a sneak attack with a weapon that deals purely vile damage (like a vile lance, say) adds its d6s in non-vile damage.

-Hyp.

Sneak attack with a lance?

 

[mikebr99]

Sneak attack with a lance?

you have a problem with a big pointy Stick?

Mike

 

[werk]

you have a problem with a big pointy Stick?

Mike

Just had a mental image of someone trying to sneak around with a 10' long (or longer) stick tucked under their arm...or maybe strapped to their back.

Also, it's a reach weapon, and SA with reach weapons always make me giggle.

 

[Jdvn1]

you have a problem with a big pointy Stick?

Mike

It's a vile big pointy stick!

 

[shilsen]

Just had a mental image of someone trying to sneak around with a 10' long (or longer) stick tucked under their arm...or maybe strapped to their back.

Also, it's a reach weapon, and SA with reach weapons always make me giggle.

Rule 37 of gaming: Names don't matter.

Sneak attacks don't necessarily (or even, in my experience, usually) involve sneaking. Most of the time it involves someone out in the open and flanking with a buddy.

 

[majustismp15]

Ummmm....How'd you get 7 points of damage from SA? Can strength be applied to SA?