Sneak attack?

Taloras · May 11, 2002

Can someone point me to the page with the rules on sneak attack and multiple attacks? Do I get the sneak attack damage on both attacks if i hit with 2 weapons? If I have multiple attacks normally?

Ranger REG · May 11, 2002

It is re-iterated in the D&D FAQ (found in the Wizards' web site).

As long as your opponent is denied his Dex bonus or is being flanked by you (the rogue) and your ally, any attack you make -- no matter how many attacks you make in a round -- is a sneak attack.

Taloras · May 11, 2002

Thank you. My DM had asked if i could find out, and its not specifically said in the books. Now I know.

Gromm · May 11, 2002

Taloras said:
Thank you. My DM had asked if i could find out, and its not specifically said in the books. Now I know.

Sure it is.
PHB p47
"Basically, any time the rogue's target would be denied his bonus to AC, or when the rogue flanks the target, the rogue deals extra damage."

The important words there are "any time". Just ask yourself before each attacks if you meet the requirements (the answer should be yes for multiple attacks in one round). Otherwise there are no restrictions on the ability (ie doesn't say can only be used once per round), so it can be used whenever the requirements are met.

The 2nd paragraph is an example of the argument you might want to use with your DM. Keep in mind that basic argument applys to all D&D rules, just to help everyone out in future rules questions. If it says something happens, and no restrictions are noted, there aren't any (though the restrictions for some things are noted in other locations- this isn't one of those situations).

Rogues can be VERY powerful, especially with a tank to help you flank. But one on one with a pure fighter in a fair fight, you'll lose. Badly.

Kae'Yoss · May 11, 2002

Gromm said:
Rogues can be VERY powerful, especially with a tank to help you flank. But one on one with a pure fighter in a fair fight, you'll lose. Badly.

That's the advantage of being a rogue: you'll never have the crazy idea of fighting fair!

Taloras · May 11, 2002

Thanks. I was asking because i fight with 2 weapons(1 level of ranger sure helps) and next level, i get 2 attacks w/ my main hand. We wanted to make sure im doing a lot of damage with those attacks.