Martial Strikes and Sneak Attack

[SWAT]

Can you do sneak attack damage on a martial strike (from Tome of Battle), such as Sapphire Nightmare Blade from the Diamond Mind discipline? I'd imagine you can, just like casting a weapon-like spell at a flat-footed opponent. But I'd like a second opinion as backup, because I'm pretty sure my DM will call me on it when it happens. Thanks.

 

[blargney the second]

Provided you meet the conditions for it to be a sneak attack, yep!

 

[hong]

A strike is, in nearly all cases, basically a melee attack with bells on. Everything that applies to melee attacks in general also applies to a strike, and that includes sneak attack.

The only exceptions I'm aware of are insightful strike and greater insightful strike, because those maneuvers explicitly tell you that damage is done differently.

 

[pawsplay]

If not, the stance that grants sneak attack damage is not very good.

 

[RigaMortus2]

A strike is, in nearly all cases, basically a melee attack with bells on. Everything that applies to melee attacks in general also applies to a strike,

Except the extra damage from a critical hit...

 

[hong]

Bah. That passage is clearly an unclear reference to a clear general rule.

 

[Nail]

Can you do sneak attack damage on a martial strike (from Tome of Battle)....

Yes, so long as the other necessary conditions exist.