Scout Sneak Attacking with a Lance


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So, the Rogue Archetype 'Scout' gets an ability at level 4 that allows them to deal sneak attack on a charge attack.

Scout's Charge:
Scout’s Charge (Ex)

At 4th level, whenever a scout makes a charge, her attack deals sneak attack damage as if the target were flat-footed. Foes with uncanny dodge are immune to this ability.
This ability replaces uncanny dodge.

And a Lance deals double damage on a mounted Charge attack.

Lance:
Benefit: A lance deals double damage when used from the back of a charging mount. While mounted, you can wield a lance with one hand.

My question is, does the sneak attack damage also get doubled with this? Does a level 4 Rogue(Scout) deal 4d6 on a mounted charge, as opposed to the normal 2d6?


Sneak attack never doubles. You would get double base damage, that's it.

Dark Archive

Bonus dice would not be multiplied.


Good to know, thanks. I was under the impression that sneak attack simply didn't multiply on a crit, and because this wasn't a crit, this might work. Now I know.

Silver Crusade

It's my understanding that aside from the base weapon damage and flat bonuses (such as strength and +1 enchant) that extra dice are not multiplied (such as sneak attack or special abilities).

Edit: Ninjaed a LOT while I was looking up similar threads to double check lol

Dark Archive

Tyinyk wrote:
Good to know, thanks. I was under the impression that sneak attack simply didn't multiply on a crit, and because this wasn't a crit, this might work. Now I know.

Bonus dice in general.

A +1 Flaming Lance would not deal 2d6 fire damage, either.

Liberty's Edge

Drahliana Moonrunner wrote:
Sneak attack never doubles.

...unless you have an ability which specifically says it does;

Sap master

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