First off, I'm sorry if this has been answered already. I'm unable to find the answer by browsing.
"What all is included in [W] damage?"
My first thought was that it should be treated like a basic weapon hit, adding in bonuses from the weapon, and feats, and relevant ability modifiers. But then I come across Sudden Strike that lists for the Primary Hit "1[W] damage" and for the Secondary Hit "2[W] + Strength Modifier damage". This leads me to look more closely at other Ranger Exploits where I notice that some state simply 1[W] while others clearly state 1[W] + Ability Modifier.
I've looked at the damage example on page 276 of the PHB and it doesn't seem to answer this question, at least not in a way that I can interpret. Can anybody help me out here?
Thanks in advance.
"What all is included in [W] damage?"
My first thought was that it should be treated like a basic weapon hit, adding in bonuses from the weapon, and feats, and relevant ability modifiers. But then I come across Sudden Strike that lists for the Primary Hit "1[W] damage" and for the Secondary Hit "2[W] + Strength Modifier damage". This leads me to look more closely at other Ranger Exploits where I notice that some state simply 1[W] while others clearly state 1[W] + Ability Modifier.
I've looked at the damage example on page 276 of the PHB and it doesn't seem to answer this question, at least not in a way that I can interpret. Can anybody help me out here?
Thanks in advance.