The subtext I get from the combat section is that spells are not “attacks” and therefore do not benefit from sneak attack, except in special cases such as the arcane trickster.
Does sneak attack stack with spells?
Spells cannot be used for sneak attacks…. Once per turn, you can deal extra 1d6 damage to one creature you hit with an attack if you have advantage on the attack roll. The attack must use a finesse or a ranged weapon.
Can you sneak attack with a wand?
Specifically a wand that can cause a ranged spell attack (such as Wand of Winter from Hoard of the Dragon Queen which can cast Ray of Frost). A rogue casting a spell wouldn’t be able to trigger sneak attack since the attack is not “[using] a finesse or ranged weapon”.
Can you sneak attack with shocking grasp?
also shocking grasp gives you advantage if your enemy is wearing metal so, imo, a good one to allow sneak attack for rogues for. Yeah, that’s at 9th level. It wouldn’t be terribly broken early on, but would get so from 11th level and above.
Can arcane tricksters use Firebolt?
Two sneak attacks with a firebolt in one round, or the massive damage from a Firebolt death strike would be narly. Arcane Tricksters get neither of these abilities. So why not let them use cantrips to sneak attack?
Is a wand a weapon 5e?
Under no circumstances is a wand classified as a one-handed weapon. It does not appear on the weapons table, and all it is capable of doing is letting the user cast the spell contained within: This wand has 7 charges.
Is a wand a ranged weapon?
A wand is a ranged weapon that causes Arcane, Fire, Frost, Nature, Shadow or (in rare cases) Holy or Physical damage. They may be used by priests, mages, and warlocks. There is no restriction on the damage type that can be wielded and used; you can use wands outside your native damage capabilities. Wands can autoshoot.
What type of damage is sneak attack?
Sneak Attack just adds damage to the attack, meaning a Sneak Attack’s damage will be the same type as the weapon the Sneak Attack is performed with. Stereotypically, sneaky types that get Sneak Attack use daggers, short swords, and other piercing weapons; so Sneak Attack damage is often, but not always, piercing, and it will be in this case.
Can You sneak attack with a ranged weapon?
Likewise, a ranged weapon used to make a melee attack (typically as an improvised melee weapon) can benefit from Sneak Attack. Nothing in the rule for Sneak Attack requires the rogue to use a weapon with which he is proficient, nor use it in a specific manner.
Can booming blade sneak attack?
Yes you can get sneak attack with Booming blade if it is not because the character is hidden. Booming blade requires verbal, somatic, and material components so if the character was hidden, that would break their hidden status.
How does sneak attack work?
Sneak Attack is a rogue class feature. Once per turn, when a rogue with the Sneak Attack class feature attacks with a hand crossbow, shortbow, or weapon from the light blade or sling weapon groups, and hits an enemy granting combat advantage to the rogue, the attack deals extra damage.
