As always, you get to use Sneak Attack only once per turn. If your question was supposed to be Can a Swashbuckler always use Sneak Attack on a melee attack?, then the answer is a clear No, as there are still constellations in which none of the mentioned conditions apply.
When can a swashbuckler sneak attack?
5 feet
The sneak attack granted by swashbuckler only works if you are within 5 feet of the target. Regular sneak attack (which swashbucklers can still use) works at range if you have advantage on the attack or one of your targets enemies is within 5 feet of it.
How does swashbuckler work 5e?
Playing a swashbuckler involves swooping into attack and then getting out of trouble using your Fancy Footwork. This is particularly easy when the party is facing one large monster. You move in, attack twice, and then step back half your movement to avoid the repercussions… the tank(s) in your party can take the hits.
Can you sneak attack with Sentinel?
If you combine a whip (which is the only finesse weapon with 10 ft reach) with the Sentinel feat you can reliably use sneak attack TWICE every round.
Can anyone do a sneak attack 5e?
3) You can only sneak attack if you are using a finesse or ranged weapon. 4) You can only sneak attack if you have one of the following: A) advantage on the attack roll, or B) a friend standing right next to your target. (And an enemy of your enemy counts as a friend.)
Can Swashbuckler rogue dual wield?
The description for the Swashbuckler rogue (SCAG, p. 135; XGtE, p. 47) says: A Swashbuckler excels in single combat, and can fight with two weapons while safely darting away from an opponent.
How does a sneak attack with a swashbuckler Rogue work?
The ally adjacent to target was unconscious, or otherwise unaware or not threatening the target (charmed, or bound, or maybe if disarmed if the DM determines the target no longer feels threatened going by RAI). The other target was somehow imposing disadvantage on your attacks.
What is the description of the swashbuckler Rogue’s rakish audacity feature?
In the Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide (p. 136), the second paragraph of the Swashbuckler rogue’s Rakish Audacity feature description reads: In addition, you don’t need advantage on your attack roll to use your Sneak Attack if no creature other than your target is within 5 feet of you.
Can a rogue use a backstab or sneak attack?
There is a long history in D&D of Rogues not being allowed to sneak attack or backstab. In OD&D, the creature had to be completely unaware. In 3e, the creature had to have discernible anatomy (so no undead), and be vulnerable to critical hits.
When do you know how to strike subtly in Rogue?
Beginning at 1st level, you know how to strike subtly and exploit a foe’s distraction. Once per turn, you can deal an 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. The key thing to note there is once per TURN (not round).
