Booming Blade is an action and part of the spell attack action. So you get weapon + Booming Blade damage.
Does booming Blade add damage?
Booming Blade’s regular bonus damage applies only if the target moves willingly. Otherwise, it does normal attack damage. You would only be able to use it in situations where you are using the “cast a spell” action, so is not applicable for opportunity attacks, nor could you use it with the Extra Attack feature.
Is booming Blade damage doubled on crit?
Is the 2ndary damage caused by Booming Blade doubled on a critical as well or only the initial damage? It will double the weapon dice and thunder damage of the initial hit. Damage from moving will be normal.
Can you booming blade a thrown weapon?
If you cast booming blade, are you allowed to make a thrown weapon attack but not add the extra damage/effects? No, it specifically says you must make a melee attack with a weapon.
Does getting up from Prone trigger booming blade?
According to the implications of the Jeremy Crawford ruling below, standing up from prone does not trigger booming blade. This is because the trigger requires the target creature to move, but even though standing up costs the target movement it does not actually move the target anywhere.
What’s the rule for the booming blade attack?
Everyone else takes damage. Personally I would rule that the creature has moved and therefore the booming blade damage occurs. If the creature chooses not to move to avoid the booming blade damage then it isn’t moving away to provoke the opportunity attack.
Do you get bonus damage with booming blade?
It takes an action to cast the spell. This means that you cannot also take the Attack action and benefit from the Extra Attack feature that some classes possess. So no, it is a tradeoff. Booming Blade’s regular bonus damage applies only if the target moves willingly. Otherwise, it does normal attack damage.
What happens when you use the booming blade spell?
As part of the action used to cast this spell, you must make a melee attack with a weapon against one creature within the spell’s range, otherwise the spell fails. On a hit, the target suffers the attack’s normal effects, and it becomes sheathed in booming energy until the start of your next turn.
What kind of hit die does booming blade have?
On top of that fact, a spellcaster’s hit die is typically lower than a character who focuses on melee attacks. A Warlock uses a d8, while both the Sorcerer and the Wizard uses a d6. Luckily, Booming Blade is a cantrip that requires no materials, so you can cast it every turn if you want.
