Dex Bonus to Damage?

[Kayman42]

I'm thinking a Feint Master kind of build for my next character. I know I'll be getting weapon finesse for the class, and I was wondering if there was a feat around that would allow me to apply my dex bonus to my damage roll instead of my str. I've talked to people who say they've seen a feat like that, but I can't seem to find it anywhere. Any suggestions?

 

[JiffyPopTart]

Just to save other time typing....the general consensus on this is that it's never going to be fair to add DEX to damage because it makes DEX too useful and would make STR almost useless.

I don't think there is an official (WoTC sourced) feat or power that does this.

DS

 

[Felnar]

in the Bo9S , feat Shadow Blade
even allows adding both Str and Dex to damage

also a elf PrC from RotW, i believe

 

[Arkhandus]

There is. Shadow Blade, from the Tome of Battle: Book of Nine Swords.

You have to take a level in Swordsage or a couple of copies of the Martial Stance or Martial Study feats to qualify, since you need to have some Shadow Hand maneuvers or stances to meet the prerequisites (I forget the specific requirements).

Also, IIRC it only works when you're wielding one of the weapons favored by the Shadow Hand discipline/style. I forget what weapons that includes, off the top of my head.

 

[comrade raoul]

Also, IIRC it only works when you're wielding one of the weapons favored by the Shadow Hand discipline/style. I forget what weapons that includes, off the top of my head.

It does include the shortsword and spiked chain, as I recall, which is pretty solid.

That ominous shuffling noise you hear is the power creeping.

 

[the_mighty_agrippa]

also a elf PrC from RotW, i believe

Champion of Corellon. It does provide a Dex bonus to damage.

 

[Arkhandus]

That ominous shuffling noise you hear is the power creeping.

Hm? Oh, that? That's been around since the 3.0 DMG came out a few months or whatever after the Player's Handbook.

 

[freyar]

Crossbow sniper from PH2 lets you add 1/2 Dex to crossbow damage plus lets you skirmish or sneak attack up to 60 ft away. Might need to get that for a rogue I have!

 

[Vorput]

Just to save other time typing....the general consensus on this is that it's never going to be fair to add DEX to damage because it makes DEX too useful and would make STR almost useless.

I don't think there is an official (WoTC sourced) feat or power that does this.

DS

I still don't cease to be surprised at what Bo9S allows to be gotten away with...

 

[Legildur]

Champion of Corellon. It does provide a Dex bonus to damage.

Yes. But only for specific weapons in which you have Weapon Focus (but including longsword and rapier, I believe), and only against targets vulnerable to critical hits. And you need to be an elf....