Versatile: This weapon can be used with one or two hands. A damage value in parentheses appears with the property-the damage when the weapon is used with two hands to make a melee attack. Having a weapon with reach can be a HUGE advantage.
Can versatile weapons use Dex?
So, this gives all Versatile weapons the “Finesse” property when used with the lower die in one hand? That’s mechanically how you allow this, after all – “You can choose to use either your STR or your DEX” is literally the definition of finesse.
How are the weapon properties versatile and versatile?
Versatile only changes the damage dice you use, and finesse only changes which ability modifier you can use. Looking at the definitions of finesse and versatile we have: Finesse: When Making an Attack with a finesse weapon, you use your choice of your Strength or Dexterity modifier for the Attack and Damage Rolls.
Is there a way to give a weapon the finesse property?
While there is no way to give a weapon the finesse property, if you merely wish to use Dexterity instead of Strength for attack and damage rolls with a weapon, 3 levels of the Kensei Monk from Xanathar’s Guide to Everything will do the trick. Want to improve this post?
What’s the difference between versatile and finesse in RuneScape?
Versatile only changes the damage dice you use, and finesse only changes which ability modifier you can use. Finesse: When Making an Attack with a finesse weapon, you use your choice of your Strength or Dexterity modifier for the Attack and Damage Rolls.
Do you use dexterity modifier on finesse weapon?
Finesse: When making an attack with a finesse weapon, you use your choice of your Strength or Dexterity modifier for the attack and damage rolls. You must use the same modifier for both rolls. Heavy: Small creatures have disadvantage on attack rolls with heavy weapons.
