Is the extra damage from jabbing style multiplied on a critical hit?


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I didn't see a FAQ saying yay or nay. It isn't precision damage though however I feel like it might be considered "additional damage dice" kinda like a flaming weapon.


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No. Generally, extra dice are not multiplied unless something in the ability granting extra dice says otherwise. Nothing in Jabbing Style indicates that it is an exception.


Ok, it sounded like additional dice but I just wanted to double check. I've been wrong before surprisingly. :P


Technically, while it is extra damage dice, the rule specifically states "Exception: Precision damage (such as from a rogue's sneak attack class feature) and additional damage dice from special weapon abilities (such as flaming) are not multiplied when you score a critical hit". And it not being precision damage nor additional damage dice from a special weapon ability would mean that RAW puts it as multiplied. The General interpretation of extra dice not multiplied while static bonuses are is a common house rule for RAI. It is best to ask these questions of whomever is running your game or field the question to your table for a consensus of the players for how they feel one way or another.

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