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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Staffan" data-source="post: 7176681" data-attributes="member: 907">It depends on the target's AC, and what other mitigating things you have available. Against a low-AC target like most animals, it's a pretty good deal. Against high AC targets, like an armored knight, a hobgoblin, or a dragon, it's probably not.(Math-wise, using Sharpshooter is a good choice if the number of possible d20 rolls that hit (e.g. if you hit on a 13+, that's 8 possible rolls) are higher than half your average damage+5 - so if you have an average damage of 9, it's a good idea to use it if you hit on an 11+)If you have some sort of "insurance", i e an ability letting you improve your attack roll after seeing the die roll, using Sharpshooter becomes a much better deal. Common examples are the Precision maneuver, Bardic Inspiration, War God's Blessing, and, if your campaign uses them, Hero points.Personally, I think the -5/+10 thing is balanced in itself. The feat as a whole might be overpowered, since it also negates cover and range penalties.</blockquote>