Weapon Finesse rule clarification

Shraz · Wed, 5th Sep '01, 10:43am

I was just wondering if a character using the Weopon Finesse feat adds his dexterity bonus to the to hit rolls as well as the damage rolls?

Kerric · Wed, 5th Sep '01, 1:41pm

No, just the Hit Rolls

[This message has been edited by Kerric (edited September 05, 2001).]

Baldak Oakfist · Wed, 5th Sep '01, 4:22pm

Yes, It would only be to the to hit, this is instead of the strength, not in addition to it. For Damage the strength will still be used.

Voltric · Wed, 5th Sep '01, 5:13pm

Here is the info on the feat;

Weapon Finesse [General]

Prerequisite: Proficient with weapon, base attack bonus +1 or higher.

Choose one light weapon. Alternatively, the character can choose a rapier, provided the character can use it in one hand, or a spiked chain, provided the character is at least Medium-size.

Benefit: With the selected weapon, the character may use a Dexterity modifier instead of a Strength modifier on attack rolls. Since the character needs the second hand for balance, apply the armor check penalty of any shield worn to attack rolls.

Special: The character can gain this feat multiple times. Each time the character takes the feat, it applies to a new weapon.

As you see DEX replaces STR for the to hit roll only. Any damage modification is unchanged by this feat. I hope that clears things up.

Shraz · Thu, 6th Sep '01, 10:25am

Thanks guys

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Wed, 5th Sep '01, 10:43am	#1
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Wed, 5th Sep '01, 1:41pm	#2
Kerric Gems: 4/31 Latest gem: Sunstone Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Norway Posts: 83 Like: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts vBActivity - Stats XP: 621 Level: 8 vBActivity - Bars Level Completion: 85.77% Daily Activity 2.46% Weekly Activity 0.35% Monthly Activity 1.58% Achievements	No, just the Hit Rolls [This message has been edited by Kerric (edited September 05, 2001).]

Wed, 5th Sep '01, 4:22pm	#3
Baldak Oakfist Gems: 15/31 Latest gem: Waterstar Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Middleboro,MA,USA Posts: 711 Like: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts vBActivity - Stats XP: 2,144 Level: 15 vBActivity - Bars Level Completion: 31.14% Daily Activity 2.46% Weekly Activity 0.35% Monthly Activity 1.58% Achievements	Yes, It would only be to the to hit, this is instead of the strength, not in addition to it. For Damage the strength will still be used.

Wed, 5th Sep '01, 5:13pm	#4
Voltric Gems: 19/31 Latest gem: Aquamarine Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Boston, USA Posts: 1,145 Like: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts vBActivity - Stats XP: 2,952 Level: 17 vBActivity - Bars Level Completion: 61.32% Daily Activity 2.46% Weekly Activity 0.35% Monthly Activity 1.58% Achievements	Here is the info on the feat; Weapon Finesse [General] Prerequisite: Proficient with weapon, base attack bonus +1 or higher. Choose one light weapon. Alternatively, the character can choose a rapier, provided the character can use it in one hand, or a spiked chain, provided the character is at least Medium-size. Benefit: With the selected weapon, the character may use a Dexterity modifier instead of a Strength modifier on attack rolls. Since the character needs the second hand for balance, apply the armor check penalty of any shield worn to attack rolls. Special: The character can gain this feat multiple times. Each time the character takes the feat, it applies to a new weapon. As you see DEX replaces STR for the to hit roll only. Any damage modification is unchanged by this feat. I hope that clears things up.

Thu, 6th Sep '01, 10:25am	#5
Shraz Gems: 1/31 Latest gem: Turquoise Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Posts: 19 Like: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts vBActivity - Stats XP: 471 Level: 7 vBActivity - Bars Level Completion: 82.38% Daily Activity 2.46% Weekly Activity 0.35% Monthly Activity 1.58% Achievements	Thanks guys