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I don't know how to read this notation for attacks. It seems to be how people normally write down basic attacks on their character sheet:

+6 vs AC longbow 1D10+4

I'm guessing that the +4 is to damage? Could someone break down what each part of this line means?

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The attack roll is at +6 on 1d20 versus the opponent's AC - so to determine if you hit, you roll 1d20, add 6, and see if you meet or beat the opponents AC.

Then if you hit, you roll damage. You roll 1d10 and add 4. That's the amount of damage you deal to the opponent.

This is explained in the 4e rulebook, which I'd suggest you read before trying to play.

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