A randomized event (usually performed with dice) that determines if one character can strike another.
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Do implement attacks made through a weapon get the weapon's proficiency bonus?
I am making a bard in 4e and am using a +2 Songbow (Superior Crossbow). If I become proficient with Superior Crossbows (+3 to attack) and that weapon is my implement, would essentially get +5 to ...
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/roll formula for critical hit damage in roll20
I posted this over on the Roll20 support forums but I figured I'd ask here as well.
Basically I want to incorporate bonus damage dice in my attack macros. Right now I've got this line:
/roll ...
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Dropping an object on an enemy using Mage Hand
My DM wasn't sure how to handle this so I figured I'd ask here and see what people think. I used Mage Hand to pick up a burning log from a fire and drop it on an enemy. Because it was a magical ...
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When exactly is the reroll for Elven Accuracy done?
Trigger: You make an attack roll and dislike the result.
Effect: Reroll the attack roll. Use the second roll, even if it’s lower.
Specifically, is the player entitled to know if the attack ...
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How do you determine your attack?
For instance: a spell says "Int vs AC" Do you roll raw int + d20 vs AC?
Do you roll Int bonus + d20 vs AC?
Do you roll int bonus+weapon accuracy +d20 vs AC? (This is a question about swordmage, so ...
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Average attack bonus of a 30th level character in DnD 4e
What is the average attack of 30th level D&D character? (Of course this number must be calculated without uber-strong homebrew items).
My real question is this: What is the average chance of ...
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How does __(Dexterity) vs. AC work?
I'm working through the new Red Box, and have ended up with a character with the at-will Bump And Run power.
The attack is listed as
__ (Dexterity) vs. AC
Is this just a straight comparison of ...
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What are the Players and the DM supposed to be permitted to know in regards to rolls/defenses during combat?
What are the Players and the DM supposed to be permitted to know in regards to rolls/defenses during combat?
I've only played 4th Ed. D&D, so I don't know how it's handled in other editions. ...
