You are correct. You deal 8d6 + ability mod damage if both attacks hit.
Does assassinate double sneak attack damage?
This attack is only a crit if you are surprising the target or, of course, if you roll a nat 20. When you crit with sneak attack, yes, you would double both weapon and sneak attack dice. For example, at level 3 your sneak attack gives you 2d6 damage.
Does sneak attack crit 5e?
When you score a critical hit, you get to roll the attack’s damage dice an additional time. If the attack involves extra dice—from a feature like Orcish Fury or Sneak Attack—you roll those an additional time too.
How do rogues get sneak attacks?
To qualify for Sneak Attack damage, you must be attacking with a ranged weapon or a weapon that possesses the finesse property. If your weapon qualifies, your attack circumstance must have one of two things: Advantage on the attack roll.
Can you sneak attack with Action surge?
Does Sneak Attack Go Off Twice With Action Surge? Yes, but only if you are using your reaction as well.
Can you do a sneak attack as an assassin?
As an assassin, you get advantage on creatures that have not yet taken a turn (as you said) so yes you would be able to roll sneak attack damage. This attack is only a crit if you are surprising the target or, of course, if you roll a nat 20.
Can a rogue sneak attack twice on a round?
Haste only grants an additional action on your turn, not an additional attack for Reaction (on anyone’s turn.) In general, I’ve found no issues with a rogue being able to sneak attack up to twice a round: once on the rogue’s turn, and another with a reaction. At best you can Sneak Attack twice on a Round.
What does assassinate mean in the assassin Rogue?
The Assassin Rogue’s special feature “Assassinate” states: The book says this about Surprise (pg 15 in “How to Play”), emphasis mine: Creatures that were unaware of their opponents’ approach or presence are surprised. The book says this about Stealth (pg 10-11 in “How to Play”):
When to use a sneak attack in RuneScape?
You can use sneak attack when you have advantage or if an ally is within 5ft of your target (unless you have disadvantage). As an assassin, you get advantage on creatures that have not yet taken a turn (as you said) so yes you would be able to roll sneak attack damage.
