In contrast, a rogue/monk can use Sneak Attack with a monk weapon, such as a shortsword or a dagger, that has one of the required properties. Strictly speaking, unarmed strikes are not finesse weapons and cannot be used for Sneak Attack.
What weapons can a rogue use for sneak attack?
Single-classed rogues can effectively use Sneak Attack with any allowed weapon, but multi-classed rogues will almost always choose rapier as their weapon of choice, since it has the highest base damage.
Can monk stunning strike unarmed?
Yes, Stunning Strike can be used with Martial Arts. This was true in the original PHB and is still true when considering errata published in 2015. Although unarmed strikes are no longer listed as melee weapons on the weapons table.
Can a rogue monk use a sneak attack?
Keep in mind that sneak attack does not work with unarmed strikes. Monk/Rogue is mostly a trap for non-Kensei monks. You don’t know what fear is until you’ve witnessed a drunk bird divebombing you while carrying a screaming Kobold throwing fire anywhere and everywhere.
Can a monk use the stunning strike feature on an?
So when you make an opportunity attack, and hit with a melee weapon attack, you can spend 1 ki point to use stunning strike. Thanks for contributing an answer to Role-playing Games Stack Exchange!
How does sneak attack work with a fighter / rogue?
It gives you 4d6 damage for the 7 level rogue, in addition to your two attacks as the 5th level fighter. That would be 2* (1d8+DEX) per attack for longbow, which is still better than making 1d8+DEX + 6d6 from sneak attack as a pure 12 level Rogue, and gives you better chances to hit.
When to use monastic stance in Rogue lineage?
If you are near a cliff and a ragdoll to someone will do massive damage, use Monastic Stance and charge mana and mana punch like ham!! Hitting on punch guarantees a fling when your mana is charged. Spamming the G key while comboing someone will reduce the rate at which the mana drains.
