Hey all. Got a quick question. Probably gonna seem like a complete newb for not knowing this, but I've never been able to find any solid clarification. How does one calculate the bonus used when rolling for melee or ranged touch attacks?
The question came up as I was designing a high-level lich for my party to encounter and was looking into the negative energy/paralysis touch attack they get.
My initial assumption was that the bonus would simply be BAB + Str (for melee) or Dex (for range). The sample lich given in the Bestiary seemed to confirm this (BAB +5, Str 10).
However, the sample lich given in Undead Revisited has thrown me off. With a BAB of +8 and a Str of 9, my logic should put her bonus for the touch attack at +7. But it's listed at only +2. Is this a typo, or have I managed to overlook some vital piece of the equation?
The book is incorrect.
I think I see my error now. The lich in Undead Revisited is using her touch as a secondary attack, and so is only using the +3 BAB. My bad. lol
I did notice the mace either.