Do you add Dex to bow?

Yes, a ranged attack with a ranged weapon would include your Dex bonus to both attack and damage rolls. The Player's Handbook mentions this twice. You add your Dexterity modifier to your attack roll and your damage roll when attacking with a ranged weapon, such as a sling or a longbow.
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Do bows use Dexterity?

(cross)bows are dex only. "Ability Modifier. The ability modifier used for a melee weapon attack is Strength, and the ability modifier used for a ranged weapon attack is Dexterity.
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Do you add dex to ranged attack 5E?

For most ranged weapons you add your Dexterity modifier. There are a few exceptions though: Thrown weapons like daggers use Dex for the attack roll but add Str to damage. Finesse weapons used in melee like rapiers and shortswords have the option of using Dex for both the attack and damage.
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Do you add Dex mod to crossbow?

Because a crossbow is a ranged weapon, it will add your dexterity modifier to the rolls to see if you hit. If you are proficient with the specific type of crossbow, then you may add your proficiency bonus to the attack roll.
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Do ranged weapons use dex or str?

Ranged weapons use dexterity only, for both attack and damage, unless the weapon is a special one with an explicit exception (e.g. there's a bow that uses dexterity as usual, but also lets you add yoru strength modifier for damage).
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When you accidentally put one point in Dexterity

Do you add Dex to ranged weapons?

You add your Dexterity modifier to your attack roll and your damage roll when attacking with a ranged weapon, such as a sling or a longbow. You can also add your Dexterity modifier to your attack roll and your damage roll when attacking with a melee weapon that has the finesse property, such as a dagger or a rapier.
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Do you add Dex to ranged damage?

You add your Dexterity modifier to your attack roll and your damage roll when attacking with a ranged weapon, such as a sling or a longbow.
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Do you add Dex to longbow damage?

That specific longbow, however, states that the damage it does is 2d6 + the wielder's Strength modifier. That is a specific rule which overrides the general rule. As such, you use Dexterity for the attack roll and Strength for the damage roll.
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Do you add Dex to lightning arrow?

So it came to my attention, that apparently, you can add your Dex modifer (and any other modifiers like Sharpshooter if you choose) to Lightning Arrow's damage, but only to the main target, and I assume only if it hits.
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Do you use STR or DEX for Spear?

Spears do not have the Finesse property and so Dex is not a valid ability score to use with them, they are Strength weapons.
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Do ranged spell attacks use Dex?

No. Ranged weapon attacks use Dexterity as their ability modifier. When you cast a spell that requires an attack roll (note: most don't) you're not making a weapon attack.
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Do crossbows use dex or str?

Ranged damage is calculated with DEX, including crossbows. A good alternative for melee characters is using Throw on weapons with the Thrown attribute, such as spears or tridents. That is calculated with STR. Some of the later game magic items even return to your hand when you throw them.
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Do ranged attacks use dex or strength?

If you want a skirmisher who can also attack from range, or a fully ranged martial, then dex is certainly the pick. Dex provides initiative bonus and thats super powerful in a 3d dnd game.
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Does dexterity increase bow damage?

Re: Damage roll attribute for bows & crossbows? Yup, Dexterity increases both accuracy and damage for ranged weapons.
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Does a longbow use dexterity?

A Welsh Longbow or such has tremendous draw weight that you have to train to handle. But it's still your aim, your dexterity that directs where the arrow goes.
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Why is bow better than sword?

Swords are neither better nor worse than bows; each weapon serves a very different role. Bows are ranged weapons designed to launch arrows to pierce targets from a great distance. Swords are bladed weapons which typically serve as sidearms designed to slash or stab targets only a few feet from the wielder.
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Do you add Dex to dart damage?

Dart are Attack Type Ranged and have the Thrown property, but they also have Fineness so using the Dexterity modifier is appropriate.
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Do you add Dex bonus to AC?

Any excess Dexterity doesn't raise your AC further and is simply ignored for this purpose. The idea here is that it's hard to be agile in heavy armor. So no matter how agile you are, the armor limits your dodging. If you have an armor with a max dex of +3, then you'll never get more than a +3 from your dex bonus.
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Can you use Dex for simple weapons?

Yes, you can use Dex and the weapon's normal damage

You can use Dexterity instead of Strength for the attack and damage rolls of your unarmed strikes and monk weapons. You can roll a d4 in place of the normal damage of your unarmed strike or monk weapon.
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Do bows scale with Dex Elden ring?

holy and fire arrow will scale with bow that has faith scaling. Physical and lightning arrow will scale with bow that has dex scale. Magic arrow will scale with bow that has int scale.
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What weapon requires the most dex?

The Hand of Malenia is a late-game boss drop that is the perfect katana for players looking to make a bleed build. This katana is reserved only for the most dedicated dex builds. It requires a staggering 48 dexterity to wield, but its high cost is more than worth it.
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Do gunslingers add dex to damage?

Sub in 5 levels of Gunslinger, and use a pistol/revoler, as the 5th level ability for Gunslingers is adding their Dex mod to damage. Thrown weapons or a composite strength bow lets you add in your Str mod for damage.
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Is Dex good in DND?

In D&D 5e: If you are a rogue or a ranger, or, to a lesser extent, a monk, Dexterity is not just important, but crucial for you. It is your primary stat that is used in many of your class mechanics.
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Are Dex weapons good?

The Bloodhound Claw, Nagakiba, and Black Knife are some of the best Dex weapons in Elden Ring, each with unique skills and powerful abilities. Other notable Dex weapons include the Bloodhound's Fang, Reduvia Dagger, Godskin Peeler, and Vyke's War Spear, each offering distinct advantages and playstyles for Dex builds.
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Does Dex increase weapon swing speed?

No, dex increase cast speed though.
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