What do finesse weapons do?

Finesse is a weapon attribute that allows characters to use their Strength or Dexterity (whichever is higher) with the weapon, adding that Ability Modifier to Attack Rolls and Damage Rolls. Only weapons with this attribute can be used for rogue Sneak Attack (Melee) action.
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What is the most powerful finesse weapon?

You will learn about every weapon type that has finesse here, and what they can accomplish in your D&D game.
  • 7 The Dagger. The Rogue Class via The Player's Handbook by Aaron J. ...
  • 6 The Scimitar. ...
  • 5 The Shortsword. ...
  • 4 The Whip. ...
  • 3 The Rapier. ...
  • 2 The Hoopak: A Dragonlance Favorite. ...
  • 1 The Dart.
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Do finesse weapons add dex to damage?

Look no further than finesse weapons! Finesse weapons in 5e rely on precision and agility rather than brute strength. They are an excellent option for characters with high DEX scores, as they allow you to use your DEX modifier for attack and damage rolls instead of STR.
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What is the ranged finesse power?

Finesse Increases the Weapon's Attack Speed and grants bonus to Critical Hits and Weak Spot Hits. ranged finesse basically only does the latter two iirc. Rending is a self buff that reduces the effect of armour on targets you hit.
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What is the difference between Weapon Finesse and mythic?

Regular Weapon Finesse applies Dex Modifier to Attack rolls, the mythic applies Dex modifier to Damage rolls.
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Handbooker Helper: Weapons 101

Is a katana finesse?

Katanas are a type of longsword so would be the same stats as one. Longsword should not be finesse - they're too big and heavy. Simply swinging a longsword with precision won't do much (finesse are about precision, not speed and why they do piercing not slashing *).
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Does Weapon Finesse affect damage?

Weapon Finesse only gives Dexterity to attack rolls. Fencing Grace gives Dexterity to damage rolls with light/one-handed piercing weapons (when you have nothing else in the other hand).
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Can finesse weapons be two handed?

There is the double bladed scimitar which is a two handed finesse weapon, but requires a feat to use correctly. There is the double bladed scimitar which is a two handed finesse weapon, but requires a feat to use correctly.
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Is Light Hammer a finesse weapon?

Under 3.5 rules, you could use Finesse with any light weapon, like light maces and light hammers. The big difference with the sap was that it dealt nonlethal damage by default.
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Is a longsword a finesse weapon?

And considering they are a one handed sword that can use two hands, absolutely, they are a finesse weapon. You get a lot more control with two hands than you do with one.
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Do bows add dex to damage?

Yes. There is no use for compound bows or strength bows anymore. All ranged weapons give your dex bonus to hit and damage rolls by default. Thrown weapons use strength for both by default, as they are melee weapons as well.
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What's the best DEX weapon?

From pure Dex weapons to some unusual options that are too good to pass up, these are Elden Ring's best Dex weapons.
  1. 1 Death's Poker.
  2. 2 Wing Of Astel. ...
  3. 3 Moonveil Katana. ...
  4. 4 Scavenger's Curved Sword. ...
  5. 5 Rivers Of Blood. ...
  6. 6 Eleonora's Poleblade. ...
  7. 7 Vyke's War Spear. ...
  8. 8 Blasphemous Blade. ...
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Do daggers have finesse?

For example, if you throw a handaxe, you use your Strength, but if you throw a dagger, you can use either your Strength or your Dexterity, since the dagger has the finesse property.
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Are daggers finesse?

Currently there are only 6 finesse weapons listed in the PHB: dagger, dart, shortsword, scimitar, rapier, and whip. I think this is severely limiting on dex-based melee characters, both mechanically and thematically.
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Are dueling swords finesse?

It does seem counterintuitive that the duelling sword, which is designed for precision and finesse in combat, lacks a parry special, while the starting sword, which may not be as specialized, has one. Swapping the special abilities could indeed enhance the authenticity and effectiveness of each weapon.
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Is Shadow blade a finesse weapon?

Shadow Blade is an uncommon variant of the Shortswords family of weapons. It is a simple melee weapon wielded in one hand. As a finesse weapon, it can benefit from the wielder's Dexterity and not just their Strength. It's a light weapon that anyone can dual-wield without special training.
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Is a whip a finesse weapon?

Whips are the only ranged melee weapon in 5e that only requires one hand, and the only ranged melee finesse weapon. This makes them perfect for rogues, who will naturally have high Dexterity, while also giving them access to ranged sneak attacks to give the whip a nice damage bonus.
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Do finesse weapons use strength or dex?

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.
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Do monk fists count as finesse weapons?

It does not count as a finesse weapon. Monks get their DEX to attack and damage whenever they wield a monk weapon or go unarmed - if it is higher than their STR. So yes, you get DEX for the quarterstaff, but it is still not a finesse weapon for any other purpose.
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Do finesse weapons use strength?

Finesse weapons can use your Dexterity instead of Strength to attack. Light weapons can be used in the off hand, and anyone can use their bonus action to make an off handed attack with a light weapon.
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Is finesse a dexterity?

Finesse is a weapon attribute that allows characters to use their Strength or Dexterity (whichever is higher) with the weapon, adding that Ability Modifier to Attack Rolls and Damage Rolls. Only weapons with this attribute can be used for rogue Sneak Attack (Melee) action.
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Can a barbarian use a finesse weapon?

Sort of. Finesse weapons let you attack with Strength or Dexterity, so there's nothing stopping you from picking up a rapier or a dagger and using it with Strength.
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Does Weapon Finesse apply to touch attacks?

Weapon Finesse: You can treat touch spells as light weapons and use your Dexterity modifier (instead of your Strength modifier) on your touch attack rolls with such spells.
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Does Weapon Finesse apply to natural attacks?

weapon finesse applies to only one attack. natural attacks are not weapons.
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