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As a monk, can you make a melee attack roll using your Strength modifier, but roll damage with your Dexterity modifier?
DnD Next (Final Playtest) Finesse + Ability Modifier DamageDoes the Blistering Flourish bonus apply to both hits and effects?Reckless Attack + Sneak Attack synergy?Can a monk-barbarian benefit from Reckless Attack & Rage damage if he chooses Dexterity for his attacks?Barbarian Charger, does it work?Are there ways other than Kensei Weapons or Hex Warrior to use an ability other than STR for non-finesse melee weapons?For a basic unarmed strike, is only the proficiency bonus included in the attack roll, or is the Strength modifier also added?Can you make a Melee Weapon Attack with a Net?How effective in combat regarding damage output could a Dexterity-based Barbarian be?Does the double-bladed scimitar's special attack let you use your ability modifier for the damage of the attack?
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I want to know if you can make an attack roll with one stat, but deal the damage with another. As a monk, can you make a melee attack roll using your Strength modifier, but roll damage with your Dexterity modifier?
I was thinking of making a multiclassed monk/barbarian. I was hoping to use Reckless Attack to gain advantage on the attack roll, but that requires attacking using Strength, so I was wondering if I could attack using Strength but use my Dexterity modifier for the damage rolls.
dnd-5e damage monk ability-scores attack-roll
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I want to know if you can make an attack roll with one stat, but deal the damage with another. As a monk, can you make a melee attack roll using your Strength modifier, but roll damage with your Dexterity modifier?
I was thinking of making a multiclassed monk/barbarian. I was hoping to use Reckless Attack to gain advantage on the attack roll, but that requires attacking using Strength, so I was wondering if I could attack using Strength but use my Dexterity modifier for the damage rolls.
dnd-5e damage monk ability-scores attack-roll
edited 2 days ago
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asked Mar 14 at 1:20
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Related: Can a monk-barbarian benefit from Reckless Attack & Rage damage if he chooses Dexterity for his attacks?
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– Rubiksmoose
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I've edited the reasoning from the original form of the question in, so it's clear why OP would want to do this.
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I want to know if you can make an attack roll with one stat, but deal the damage with another. As a monk, can you make a melee attack roll using your Strength modifier, but roll damage with your Dexterity modifier?
I was thinking of making a multiclassed monk/barbarian. I was hoping to use Reckless Attack to gain advantage on the attack roll, but that requires attacking using Strength, so I was wondering if I could attack using Strength but use my Dexterity modifier for the damage rolls.
dnd-5e damage monk ability-scores attack-roll
edited 2 days ago
V2Blast
25k383155
asked Mar 14 at 1:20
CaiturnCaiturn
714
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I want to know if you can make an attack roll with one stat, but deal the damage with another. As a monk, can you make a melee attack roll using your Strength modifier, but roll damage with your Dexterity modifier?
I was thinking of making a multiclassed monk/barbarian. I was hoping to use Reckless Attack to gain advantage on the attack roll, but that requires attacking using Strength, so I was wondering if I could attack using Strength but use my Dexterity modifier for the damage rolls.
dnd-5e damage monk ability-scores attack-roll
dnd-5e damage monk ability-scores attack-roll
edited 2 days ago
V2Blast
25k383155
asked Mar 14 at 1:20
CaiturnCaiturn
714
edited 2 days ago
V2Blast
25k383155
asked Mar 14 at 1:20
CaiturnCaiturn
714
edited 2 days ago
V2Blast
25k383155
edited 2 days ago
V2Blast
25k383155
edited 2 days ago
V2Blast
25k383155
25k383155
asked Mar 14 at 1:20
CaiturnCaiturn
714
asked Mar 14 at 1:20
CaiturnCaiturn
714
asked Mar 14 at 1:20
CaiturnCaiturn
714
714
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Related: Can a monk-barbarian benefit from Reckless Attack & Rage damage if he chooses Dexterity for his attacks?
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– Rubiksmoose
Mar 14 at 1:25
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I've edited the reasoning from the original form of the question in, so it's clear why OP would want to do this.
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– Rubiksmoose
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I've edited the reasoning from the original form of the question in, so it's clear why OP would want to do this.
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Related: Can a monk-barbarian benefit from Reckless Attack & Rage damage if he chooses Dexterity for his attacks?
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– Rubiksmoose
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Related: Can a monk-barbarian benefit from Reckless Attack & Rage damage if he chooses Dexterity for his attacks?
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– Rubiksmoose
Mar 14 at 1:25
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I've edited the reasoning from the original form of the question in, so it's clear why OP would want to do this.
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– V2Blast
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No
You must use the same ability modifier for damage and attack.
Basic Rules, Damage and Healing
When attacking with a weapon, you add your ability modifier--the same modifier used for the attack roll--to the damage.
Impact of House-ruling this
It makes certain multiclasses more powerful and makes the already-powerful DEX ability score even more powerful.
For example, consider a multiclassed Barbarian/Monk. Allowing the player to use STR for attack and DEX for damage means they can Rage and use Monk features in the same attack. Rather than having to make a choice with consequences, the player can have the best of both features with no consequences.
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No
You must use the same ability modifier for damage and attack.
Basic Rules, Damage and Healing
When attacking with a weapon, you add your ability modifier--the same modifier used for the attack roll--to the damage.
Impact of House-ruling this
It makes certain multiclasses more powerful and makes the already-powerful DEX ability score even more powerful.
For example, consider a multiclassed Barbarian/Monk. Allowing the player to use STR for attack and DEX for damage means they can Rage and use Monk features in the same attack. Rather than having to make a choice with consequences, the player can have the best of both features with no consequences.
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No
You must use the same ability modifier for damage and attack.
Basic Rules, Damage and Healing
When attacking with a weapon, you add your ability modifier--the same modifier used for the attack roll--to the damage.
Impact of House-ruling this
It makes certain multiclasses more powerful and makes the already-powerful DEX ability score even more powerful.
For example, consider a multiclassed Barbarian/Monk. Allowing the player to use STR for attack and DEX for damage means they can Rage and use Monk features in the same attack. Rather than having to make a choice with consequences, the player can have the best of both features with no consequences.
answered Mar 14 at 1:37
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No
You must use the same ability modifier for damage and attack.
Basic Rules, Damage and Healing
When attacking with a weapon, you add your ability modifier--the same modifier used for the attack roll--to the damage.
Impact of House-ruling this
It makes certain multiclasses more powerful and makes the already-powerful DEX ability score even more powerful.
For example, consider a multiclassed Barbarian/Monk. Allowing the player to use STR for attack and DEX for damage means they can Rage and use Monk features in the same attack. Rather than having to make a choice with consequences, the player can have the best of both features with no consequences.
answered Mar 14 at 1:37
Greenstone WalkerGreenstone Walker
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No
You must use the same ability modifier for damage and attack.
Basic Rules, Damage and Healing
When attacking with a weapon, you add your ability modifier--the same modifier used for the attack roll--to the damage.
Impact of House-ruling this
It makes certain multiclasses more powerful and makes the already-powerful DEX ability score even more powerful.
For example, consider a multiclassed Barbarian/Monk. Allowing the player to use STR for attack and DEX for damage means they can Rage and use Monk features in the same attack. Rather than having to make a choice with consequences, the player can have the best of both features with no consequences.
answered Mar 14 at 1:37
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