What is the Max Sneak Attack Damage?
The max sneak attack damage is 60x in certain games like Skyrim, where sneak attacks with daggers can do a total of fifteen times normal damage, and this can be further increased using active powers like Berserker Rage, which doubles the damage. In D&D 5e, the max sneak attack damage is 15x with the Assassin’s Blade perk from the Sneak Perk Tree, and dual wielding daggers allows for a double sneak attack.
Understanding Sneak Attack Damage
To understand the max sneak attack damage, it’s essential to know how sneak attacks work in different games and D&D 5e.
How Sneak Attacks Work
Sneak attacks allow players to deal extra damage when attacking from behind or when the target is not aware of the player’s presence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: How Much Damage Can Sneak Attack Do?
Sneak attack can deal an extra 1d6 damage to one creature you hit with an attack if you have advantage on the attack roll.
Q2: Do You Double Sneak Attack Damage?
Yes, if the attack involves other damage dice, such as from the rogue’s Sneak Attack feature, you roll those dice twice as well.
Q3: Is Sneak Attack Damage Halved by Resistance?
Yes, sneak attack damage is halved if the target has a resistance to it.
Q4: Do Sneak Attacks Do More Damage in Skyrim?
Yes, in Skyrim, sneak attacks with one-handed weapons do six times damage, while sneak attacks with bows do three times damage.
Q5: How to Get 60x Damage in Skyrim?
To get 60x damage in Skyrim, you need to use daggers and have the Assassin’s Blade perk, and then use active powers like Berserker Rage.
Q6: Can You Resist Sneak Attack Damage?
Yes, sneak attack damage can be resisted if the target has a resistance to it.
Q7: Can Sneak Attack Damage be Non-Lethal?
Yes, sneak attack damage can be non-lethal if you declare it before the attack.
Q8: Is Sneak Attack Always Advantage?
No, sneak attack is not always advantage, but you can still sneak attack if another enemy of the target is within 5 feet of it.
Q9: Is Sneak Attack Slashing Damage?
Sneak attack damage type is the same as the attack’s damage type, so it can be slashing or piercing.
Q10: Can You Sneak Attack Twice a Turn?
No, sneak attack can only be used once per turn.
Q11: Do Spell Attacks Trigger Sneak Attack?
No, spell attacks do not trigger sneak attack.
Q12: Do Monk Fists Count as Finesse Weapons?
No, monk fists do not count as finesse weapons.
Q13: Can I Sneak Attack Every Turn?
Yes, you can sneak attack every turn, but only once per turn.
Q14: Is a Dagger a Finesse Weapon?
Yes, a dagger is a finesse weapon.
Q15: Can Unarmed Strikes Sneak Attack?
No, unarmed strikes cannot sneak attack because they are not weapons with the finesse or ranged property.