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Returning 21 results for 'finesse weapons'.
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Made from the claws, teeth, and bones of lycanthropes, these weapons are particularly effective against other lycanthropes or vampires. You gain a +2 bonus to attack and damage rolls made with this
with lycan weapons cannot be regenerated until the creature finishes a short rest.
Applicable Weapons
Name
Type
Damage
Properties
Lycan Club;Club
Simple Melee
1d4 bludgeoning
Classes
quickly by following these suggestions. First, make Strength or Dexterity your highest ability score, depending on whether you want to focus on melee weapons or on archery (or finesse weapons). Your
share an unparalleled mastery with weapons and armor, and a thorough knowledge of the skills of combat. And they are well acquainted with death, both meting it out and staring it defiantly in the face
Compendium
- Sources->Player's Handbook
Weapons
Crossbow, light
25 gp
1d8 piercing
5 lb.
Ammunition (range 80/320), loading, two-handed
Dart
5 cp
1d4 piercing
1/4 lb.
Finesse, thrown (range 20/60)
Shortbow
25 gp
1d6
1d8 bludgeoning
2 lb.
Versatile (1d10)
Whip
2 gp
1d4 slashing
3 lb.
Finesse, reach
Martial Ranged Weapons
Blowgun
10 gp
1 piercing
1 lb.
Ammunition (range 25/100), loading
Compendium
- Sources->Basic Rules
Martial Melee Weapons Weapon Name Cost Damage Weight Properties Battleaxe 10 gp 1d8 slashing 4 lb. Versatile (1d10) Flail 10 gp 1d8 bludgeoning 2 lb. - Glaive 20 gp 1d10 slashing 6 lb. Heavy
. Heavy, reach, two-handed Rapier 25 gp 1d8 piercing 2 lb. Finesse Scimitar 25 gp 1d6 slashing 3 lb. Finesse, light Shortsword 10 gp 1d6 piercing 2 lb. Finesse, light Trident 5 gp 1d6 piercing 4 lb
Compendium
- Sources->Basic Rules
Simple Ranged Weapons Weapon Name Cost Damage Weight Properties Crossbow, light 25 gp 1d8 piercing 5 lb. Ammunition (range 80/320), loading, two-handed Dart 5 cp 1d4 piercing 1/4 lb. Finesse
Compendium
- Sources->Basic Rules
Weapon Properties Many weapons have special properties related to their use, as shown in the Weapons table. Ammunition. You can use a weapon that has the ammunition property to make a ranged attack
that has the ammunition property to make a melee attack, you treat the weapon as an improvised weapon (see "Improvised Weapons" later in the section). A sling must be loaded to deal any damage when
Compendium
- Sources->Basic Rules
Simple Melee Weapons Weapon Name Cost Damage Weight Properties
Club 1 sp 1d4 bludgeoning 2 lb. Light
Dagger 2 gp 1d4 piercing 1 lb. Finesse, light, thrown (range 20/60
Classes
(or finesse weapons). Your next-highest score should be Intelligence, if you plan to focus on the potency of blood curses and mystical power, or Constitution, if you want to have additional hit points
can make a blood hunter quickly by following these suggestions. First, put your highest ability score in Strength or Dexterity, depending on whether you want to focus on melee weapons or on archery
Compendium
- Sources->Player's Handbook
Weapon Properties Many weapons have special properties related to their use, as shown in the Weapons table. Ammunition. You can use a weapon that has the ammunition property to make a ranged attack
weapon that has the ammunition property to make a melee attack, you treat the weapon as an improvised weapon (see "Improvised Weapons" later in the section). A sling must be loaded to deal any damage when
Compendium
- Sources->Player's Handbook
archery (or finesse weapons). Your next-highest score should be Constitution, or Intelligence if you plan to adopt the Eldritch Knight martial archetype. Second, choose the soldier background. The
Quick Build You can make a fighter quickly by following these suggestions. First, make Strength or Dexterity your highest ability score, depending on whether you want to focus on melee weapons or on
Compendium
- Sources->Player's Handbook
damage rolls. A weapon that has the finesse property, such as a rapier, can use your Dexterity modifier instead. For attacks with ranged weapons, use your Dexterity modifier for attack and damage rolls. A
Weapons For each weapon your character wields, calculate the modifier you use when you attack with the weapon and the damage you deal when you hit. When you make an attack with a weapon, you roll a
Compendium
- Sources->Sage Advice Compendium
weapons and unarmed strikes into finesse weapons? No. The feature grants a benefit that is similar to the finesse property, but the feature doesn’t confer that property. When a monk using Deflect
choice). Can a monk use Stunning Strike with an unarmed strike, even though unarmed strikes aren’t weapons? Yes. Stunning Strike works with melee weapon attacks, and an unarmed strike is a special
Magic Items
, some blades have faded from the world, their magic lost as family lines have become extinct. Other blades have vanished with their bearers during great quests. Thus, only a few of these weapons remain
finesse property.
83–84
The moonblade gains the thrown property (range 20/60 feet).
85–86
The moonblade functions as a defender.
87–90
The moonblade scores a critical
Compendium
- Sources->Basic Rules
. First, make Strength or Dexterity your highest ability score, depending on whether you want to focus on melee weapons or on archery (or finesse weapons). Your next-highest score should be Constitution, or
you following a proud family tradition? Where did you acquire your weapons and armor? They might have been military issue or family heirlooms, or perhaps you scrimped and saved for years to buy them
Compendium
- Sources->Basic Rules
appropriate ability modifier.
For attacks with melee weapons, use your Strength modifier for attack and damage rolls. A weapon that has the finesse property, such as a rapier, can use your Dexterity
5. Choose Equipment Your class and background determine your character’s starting equipment, including weapons, armor, and other adventuring gear. Record this equipment on your character sheet. All
Compendium
- Sources->Basic Rules
. Weapons that have the finesse or thrown property break this rule. Some spells also require an attack roll. The ability modifier used for a spell attack depends on the spellcasting ability of the
Compendium
- Sources->Player's Handbook
weapon attack is Strength, and the ability modifier used for a ranged weapon attack is Dexterity. Weapons that have the finesse or thrown property break this rule. Some spells also require an attack
Compendium
- Sources->Monster Manual
and finesse, just as an arcanaloth who changes sides can easily turn the best-laid peace talks into all-out war. What the fiend demands in exchange for its time and talent is information, as well as
Magic Resistance. The arcanaloth has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects.
Magic Weapons. The arcanaloth’s weapon attacks are magical.
Spellcasting. The
Compendium
- Sources->Sage Advice Compendium
wearing. Does natural armor cap a creature’s Dexterity bonus? Natural armor doesn’t limit a creature’s Dexterity bonus. A monster is immune to damage from nonmagical bludgeoning weapons. Does it still
uses its Dexterity modifier, is it considered to have used a finesse weapon? A weapon doesn’t have the finesse property unless its description says so, and using Dexterity for an attack doesn’t confer
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeon Master’s Guide
. Other blades have vanished with their bearers during great quests. Thus, only a few of these weapons remain. A moonblade passes down from parent to child. The sword chooses its bearer and remains
Features” earlier in this chapter). 81–82 The moonblade gains the finesse property. 83–84 The moonblade gains the thrown property (range 20/60 feet). 85–86 The moonblade functions as a defender. 87–90
Compendium
- Sources->Sage Advice Compendium
game make explicit exceptions to the rule. For example, a weapon that has the finesse property lets you choose whether to use your Strength or Dexterity modifier with it. Another example: when you use
is a special reaction. Take the Ready action if you want to attempt a grapple or a shove as a reaction. When you use two-weapon fighting, can you draw and throw two weapons on your turn? You can throw