Wood Elf Ranger level 9 with 19 Str using a Flame tongue scimitar has a +9 to hit but just a +5 to damage. Can someone explain how we come to these numbers so I can explain it to the owner of said character. How are modifiers figured out? Thanks in advance.

To hit = STR bonus (+5) + proficiency bonus (+4)

Damage = STR bonus (+5)

Attack + includes proficiency bonus, which is not applied to damage.

Sword magic + and str mod added to both attack&damage.

To Hit: +4 Strength, +4 Proficiency Bonus, +1 Magic Weapon

Damage: +4 Strength, +1 Magic Weapon

The Flame Tongue swords do not grant a +1. But Scimitars can use Dex or Str because they are finesse. Is the PC’s Dex 20?

If so then: Attack bonus = +5 (Dex) +4 (Proficiency) and Damage bonus = +5 (Dex)

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The Flame Tongue swords do not grant a +1. But Scimitars can use Dex or Str because they are finesse. Is the PC’s Dex 20?

If so then: Attack bonus = +5 (Dex) +4 (Proficiency) and Damage bonus = +5 (Dex)

 Yep, should have looked up the weapon. I just assumed based off the stat provided.

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Quote from IamSposta >>

The Flame Tongue swords do not grant a +1. But Scimitars can use Dex or Str because they are finesse. Is the PC’s Dex 20?

If so then: Attack bonus = +5 (Dex) +4 (Proficiency) and Damage bonus = +5 (Dex)

 Yep, should have looked up the weapon. I just assumed based off the stat provided.

 I love me a Flame Tongue Greatsword for a Great Weapon Master Fighting Style Fighter so I happen to be very familiar with that magic item.

Yes to the 20 DEX. Thanks for breaking it down

Thanks!

Thank you!

Thanks for breaking it down!

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Yes to the 20 DEX. Thanks for breaking it down

 

 Happy to help.