Monk/Rogue Question

[Bobbystopholes]

So, does a Monk/Rogue with the Improved Trip feat get sneak attack damage on the prone opponent? Seems like they would. I just want to confirm.

Thanks.

 

[Axiomatic Unicorn]

I see no reason they would.

Being prone does not cause on to lose DEX bonus.

 

[Slander]

Being prone doesn't negate your Dex bonus, so no he wouldn't.



Slander

 

[Dwarmaj]

Not unless you're flanking the prone person as well. You don't loose your Dex bonus when flanked. Check out table 8-8 of PHB.

Dwarmaj

 

[Bobbystopholes]

That's why I was asking! I got 8 or more books surrounding me, some supercede the others, god knows where the errata is... ugh.

Doesn't it seem like you wouldn't have dex while prone? I know I can't move well on the ground. I mean, to fall down, don't you have to lose your balance

Gotta follow the books though.

 

[Crothian]

There are many people who can fight well from their back. So, no you don't get sneak attack damage on someone on the ground. And just because you're on the ground doesn't mean you've lost your balance.

 

[Dr. Zoom]

That's why I was asking! I got 8 or more books surrounding me, some supercede the others, god knows where the errata is... ugh.

Try to relax. It is not all that bad. There are not that many supercesions, just a few feats and spells and variants on skills and class abilities.

Doesn't it seem like you wouldn't have dex while prone? I know I can't move well on the ground. I mean, to fall down, don't you have to lose your balance

Not at all. All prone means is that you are on the ground. You can still move, dodge, roll around, etc. That is what the dex bonus simulates. If you are not at all dextrous, then you might have some trouble dodging blows, but this is not because you are prone, but because your dex sucks.

 

[DM_Matt]

However, if you use a Stunning Fist or one of those similar OA pressure point abilities with that, THEN you're set.