Sneak Attack requires an attack with a finesse or ranged weapon, and not only does catapult not use a finesse or ranged weapon, it requires a saving throw, rather than making an attack.
What is catapult 5e?
Catapult 5e in DND ( Dungeons and Dragons) A catapult is a ballistic device used to launch a projectile a great distance without the help of gunpowder or other propellants. But the real catapult converts tension or torsion energy into manually built up within the device before release.
Can you catapult alchemist fire?
If you really want to have some fun, try using catapult with flasks of oil, alchemist’s fire, and caltrops or ball bearings. Your DM might switch the damage up to something else, like piercing with caltrops, but that would be a houserule.
Does Wall of Thorns block line of sight?
The wall blocks Line of Sight. When the wall appears, each creature within its area must make a Dexterity saving throw.
How much damage does a 9th level catapult do?
Finally, just for fun, if you use a 9th Level Spell Slot on Catapult, that means you can use an object that is 9 X 5 + 5 pounds, or 50 pounds. That still only travels 90ft, but does increase the damage to 9d8 (1d8 plus 8 levels above 1st level spell slot) for a Max Damage of 72 Bludgeoning Damage.
What happens when you make a failed save in catapult?
On a failed save, the object strikes the target and stops moving. When the object strikes something, the object and what it strikes each take 3d8 bludgeoning damage. At Higher Levels.
What happens when you catapult an object at more than one creature?
If you catapult an object at more than one creature in a line, the first target passing their save just means the second target now has to roll a saving throw as well. Agreed. Plus, magical bludgeoning damage is almost impossible to resist, while certain monsters (ghosts, shadows, slaad, demons) resist all of the elements in Chromatic Orb.
Can you use the catapult spell with ammunition?
Additionally, you do not get Sneak Attack from using catapult. Sneak Attack requires an attack with a finesse or ranged weapon, and not only does catapult not use a finesse or ranged weapon, it requires a saving throw, rather than making an attack. Totally agree with the other two answers. The spell does what it says it does and no more.
