Spells with a range of “touch” always require a melee touch attack when used against an unwilling target, but not when used on a willing or unconscious target. Some spells require a normal melee attack or ranged attack instead of a touch attack. These work as described above, but they target AC instead of TAC.
Can a ranged attack be made against more than one target?
Many spells also involve making a ranged attack. You can make ranged attacks only against targets within a specified range. If a ranged attack, such as one made with a spell, has a single range, you can’t attack a target beyond this range.
How does ranged touch work in RuneScape?
Here’s what the Pathfinder SRD states: Ranged Touch Spells in Combat: Some spells allow you to make a ranged touch attack as part of the casting of the spell. These attacks are made as part of the spell and do not require a separate action. Ranged touch attacks provoke an attack of opportunity, even if the spell that causes the attacks was cast
Can a melee touch spell be a ranged touch spell?
You can also take weapon focus (melee touch) to get another +1 to melee touch attacks, weapon focus (ray) for +1 to ranged, and point blank shot to get another +1 to ranged touch (within 30 feet). So in general, yes, modifiers apply to spells that require touch attacks. Area spells have no attack check.
How does a ranged touch spell attack work in Pathfinder?
As a consequence, you don’t add the modifiers you’d apply to your weapon (enhancement bonus, weapon focus feats relative to your weapon), applying those relative to spells instead. Also, you don’t roll damage as if you were hitting with a weapon.
When do you need a touch attack for a spell?
Spells with a range of “touch” always require a melee touch attack when used against an unwilling target, but not when used on a willing or unconscious target. Some spells require a normal melee attack or ranged attack instead of a touch attack.
