So Kensei Sharpen the blade says "This feature has no effect on a magic weapon that already has a bonus to attack and damage rolls."
The longbow of melodies in base state has no modifier to attack and damage rolls, but can gain attack roll modifier from choosing Melody of Precision - "If you’re proficient in Performance, you gain a +1 bonus to the attack roll. If you have expertise in Performance, you gain a +2 bonus instead." when making an attack.
From a RAW view does the selection of this melody cause the effects of sharpen the blade to drop for that attack, or would they stack?
According to RAW (Rules As Written), Sharpen the Blade would not stack with the attack roll bonus from the Melody of Precision on the Longbow of Melodies.
Here's why:
Sharpen the Blade: This feature only applies to weapons that lack a modifier to attack and damage rolls.
Longbow of Melodies (Base State): In its base form, the longbow has no inherent modifier to attack or damage rolls. This makes it a valid target for Sharpen the Blade.
Melody of Precision: When using this melody, if you are proficient in Performance, you gain a +1 bonus to the attack roll. This introduces a modifier to the attack roll.
Since the Longbow of Melodies gains a modifier through Melody of Precision, Sharpen the Blade would no longer apply to that specific attack.
In conclusion:
On attacks where Melody of Precision is not used, Sharpen the Blade can be used for a potential +1 bonus.
On attacks where Melody of Precision is used, Sharpen the Blade's effect is negated because the bow gains a +1 bonus from the melody.
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So Kensei Sharpen the blade says "This feature has no effect on a magic weapon that already has a bonus to attack and damage rolls."
The longbow of melodies in base state has no modifier to attack and damage rolls, but can gain attack roll modifier from choosing Melody of Precision - "If you’re proficient in Performance, you gain a +1 bonus to the attack roll. If you have expertise in Performance, you gain a +2 bonus instead." when making an attack.
From a RAW view does the selection of this melody cause the effects of sharpen the blade to drop for that attack, or would they stack?
According to RAW (Rules As Written), Sharpen the Blade would not stack with the attack roll bonus from the Melody of Precision on the Longbow of Melodies.
Here's why:
Since the Longbow of Melodies gains a modifier through Melody of Precision, Sharpen the Blade would no longer apply to that specific attack.
In conclusion: