Spectral hand size modifier to hit?

[ohako]

So, a spectral hand has a +8 size bonus to AC. Does that mean that it has similar bonuses based on size? +8 to hit, -8 to CMD, +lots and lots to Stealth?

[ohako]

Oh, right, and it’s so small that it provokes getting into touch range, right?

[ohako]

yeah, I know this is a dumb question, but hey, I searched the rules forum and didn't see it posed before.

Does a spectral hand have a size bonus to AC but no size bonus to hit?

[blahpers]

Spectral hand works exactly like the spell says it works. Though the hand can be attacked and thus has an armor class, it is not a creature and thus does not have the penalties (or bonuses) associated with a creature or its size apart from the specifics listed in the spell.

[WiseWolfOfYoitsu]

The hand is basically allowing you to cast touch spells at range. It doesn't provoke because it's not actually moving as a creature. Now, a creature can ready to hit the hand as it comes into range, but at lower levels will be very hard to hit/kill. It's got AC equal to 22 + caster's INT Mod, is Incorporeal, and 1-4 hp dependent upon the roll at the casting.

It can be a very annoying spell for foes at higher levels unless they get rid of it. Metamagic low level spells like Shocking Grasp up to a 4th level spell and hit that giant a couple times with 10d6 electric damage from a safe distance and see how fast he takes that hand out. Now, you won't generally be doing this with challenging foes, but it can harry lesser fights rather easily.