[w] + ???

[MacMathan]

Probably an easily or already answered question but my search-fu is weak apparently.

When you hit with an attack you usually do damage with a code that looks something like:

X[W]+Y

where X is a multiplier and Y is usually a stat bonus.

It also seems to be that you add an additional variable (Z) made up, most commonly, of bonus damage from: feats, enhancements, racial, item, power or untyped bonuses.

The question is does that make the actual damage equation:

X[W]+Y+Z

or is Z just a subset of Y and only added when it is?

To make an example from the PHB let's the Ranger power Twin-Strike form page 105. The damage on a hit is listed as:

"1[W] damage per attack"

Let W=1d10

If we take Z as a subest of Y then the damage will be literally 1d10 only for each attack.

If Z is not a subset of Y then the damage will be 1d8+Z for each attack, which is quite a bit more damage most likely.

 

[Charwoman Gene]

AKA: Does Weapon focus and Enhancement bonuses work on Sure Strike?

 

[fba827]

Basically: Yes.

The key fact you're not noticing is the Weapon keyword -- check out its description.
Powers with the weapon keyword add in any feat damage bonuses and such that you have for using that particular type of weapon.

So to clarify: what you're saying is right.

 

[Ulorian - Agent of Chaos]

If Z is not a subset of Y then the damage will be 1d10+Z for each attack, which is quite a bit more damage most likely.

This is the correct answer.

 

[MacMathan]

Thanks for the quick replies.

fba: Is there somewhere else for the Weapon keyword? what I found on pg 56 in the PHB says:

Weapon: Many martial powers, as well as several
divine powers, can be used only if you’re wielding
a weapon. (You can use an unarmed attack as your
weapon.) A weapon’s reach or range determines the
reach or range of a power it’s used with.

See CharwomanGene: I told you my search-fu was weak thanks for the hint.

 

[Gruns]

Phb 276

Thanks for the quick replies.

fba: Is there somewhere else for the Weapon keyword? what I found on pg 56 in the PHB says:

Weapon: Many martial powers, as well as several
divine powers, can be used only if you’re wielding
a weapon. (You can use an unarmed attack as your
weapon.) A weapon’s reach or range determines the
reach or range of a power it’s used with.

See CharwomanGene: I told you my search-fu was weak thanks for the hint.

Page 276 of the PHB should cover any other questions you might have regarding combat damage.
Later!
Gruns