Sneak attack is just part of the attack action. The first attack roll that is made(or hits, dm discretion) while flanking an enemy with an ally, or with advantage, gains the extra damage to the attack. The bonus action is then free to do whatever.
Does flanking give sneak attack?
2 Answers. Yes, despite the name, flanking lets you Sneak Attack without actually being sneaky. When flanking someone with the help of the an ally, your rogue has no need to be stealthy in order to benefit from the Sneak Attack ability.
How does sneak attack work 3.5 E?
The rogue’s attack deals extra damage any time her target would be denied a Dexterity bonus to AC (whether the target actually has a Dexterity bonus or not), or when the rogue flanks her target. This extra damage is 1d6 at 1st level, and it increases by 1d6 every two rogue levels thereafter.
What’s the best way to get sneak attack?
Sentinel is probably your best bet. If someone attacks someone that isn’t you but you’re in range, you’ll almost always get sneak attack damage on your opportunity attack. If you’re the one attacked, it’s net positive because you can halve the damage with your reaction. Polearm master doesn’t work like that.
When do you get sneak attack on your reaction?
If someone attacks someone that isn’t you but you’re in range, you’ll almost always get sneak attack damage on your opportunity attack. If you’re the one attacked, it’s net positive because you can halve the damage with your reaction. Polearm master doesn’t work like that.
Is there a way to sneak attack with OA?
You van already sneak attack with an OA, so you just need more ways to trigger it. There are some shenanigans with Pole Arm Master that you could exploit (requires dual wielding a quarterstaff and finesse weapon). You can use sentinel to prevent the enemy from retreating after hitting with OA (potentially causing them to try again?).
Can you get sneak attack with a quarterstaff?
If you’re going to hold a quarterstaff in one hand just so you can swing a finesse weapon in the other hand to try and get Sneak Attack from the PAM “approach attack” feature, you’re going to need the Dual Wielder feat since a quarterstaff isn’t a Light weapon. Doesn’t matter if the other one is, without the feat they both have to be Light.
