{"id":13934,"date":"2025-02-15T02:07:19","date_gmt":"2025-02-15T02:07:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/?p=13934"},"modified":"2025-02-15T02:07:19","modified_gmt":"2025-02-15T02:07:19","slug":"does-booming-blade-damage-double-on-a-crit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/does-booming-blade-damage-double-on-a-crit\/","title":{"rendered":"Does booming blade damage double on a crit?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_67_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/does-booming-blade-damage-double-on-a-crit\/#Does_Booming_Blade_Damage_Double_on_a_Crit_A_Comprehensive_Guide\" title=\"Does Booming Blade Damage Double on a Crit? A Comprehensive Guide\">Does Booming Blade Damage Double on a Crit? A Comprehensive Guide<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/does-booming-blade-damage-double-on-a-crit\/#The_Core_Mechanics_of_Critical_Hits\" title=\"The Core Mechanics of Critical Hits\">The Core Mechanics of Critical Hits<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/does-booming-blade-damage-double-on-a-crit\/#Booming_Blade_and_Critical_Hits\" title=\"Booming Blade and Critical Hits\">Booming Blade and Critical Hits<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/does-booming-blade-damage-double-on-a-crit\/#Example_Scenario\" title=\"Example Scenario\">Example Scenario<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/does-booming-blade-damage-double-on-a-crit\/#Key_Takeaways\" title=\"Key Takeaways\">Key Takeaways<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/does-booming-blade-damage-double-on-a-crit\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/does-booming-blade-damage-double-on-a-crit\/#1_What_exactly_is_doubled_on_a_critical_hit_in_D_D_5e\" title=\"1. What exactly is doubled on a critical hit in D&amp;D 5e?\">1. What exactly is doubled on a critical hit in D&amp;D 5e?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/does-booming-blade-damage-double-on-a-crit\/#2_Does_Sneak_Attack_damage_double_on_a_critical_hit\" title=\"2. Does Sneak Attack damage double on a critical hit?\">2. Does Sneak Attack damage double on a critical hit?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/does-booming-blade-damage-double-on-a-crit\/#3_Does_Hunters_Mark_damage_double_on_a_crit\" title=\"3. Does Hunter&#8217;s Mark damage double on a crit?\">3. Does Hunter&#8217;s Mark damage double on a crit?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/does-booming-blade-damage-double-on-a-crit\/#4_Does_rage_bonus_damage_double_on_a_crit\" title=\"4. Does rage bonus damage double on a crit?\">4. Does rage bonus damage double on a crit?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/does-booming-blade-damage-double-on-a-crit\/#5_Does_Sharpshooter_damage_double_with_a_crit\" title=\"5.  Does Sharpshooter damage double with a crit?\">5.  Does Sharpshooter damage double with a crit?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/does-booming-blade-damage-double-on-a-crit\/#6_Does_the_extra_damage_from_Divine_Smite_double_on_a_crit\" title=\"6. Does the extra damage from Divine Smite double on a crit?\">6. Does the extra damage from Divine Smite double on a crit?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/does-booming-blade-damage-double-on-a-crit\/#7_Should_I_use_Booming_Blade_or_Extra_Attack\" title=\"7.  Should I use Booming Blade or Extra Attack?\">7.  Should I use Booming Blade or Extra Attack?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/does-booming-blade-damage-double-on-a-crit\/#8_Can_you_combine_Booming_Blade_with_Extra_Attack\" title=\"8. Can you combine Booming Blade with Extra Attack?\">8. Can you combine Booming Blade with Extra Attack?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/does-booming-blade-damage-double-on-a-crit\/#9_Does_Booming_Blade_work_with_Shadow_Blade\" title=\"9.  Does Booming Blade work with Shadow Blade?\">9.  Does Booming Blade work with Shadow Blade?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/does-booming-blade-damage-double-on-a-crit\/#10_Does_Booming_Blade_work_on_opportunity_attacks\" title=\"10. Does Booming Blade work on opportunity attacks?\">10. Does Booming Blade work on opportunity attacks?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/does-booming-blade-damage-double-on-a-crit\/#11_How_can_I_increase_my_chance_of_a_critical_hit\" title=\"11. How can I increase my chance of a critical hit?\">11. How can I increase my chance of a critical hit?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/does-booming-blade-damage-double-on-a-crit\/#12_What_is_the_typical_crit_rate_in_D_D_5e\" title=\"12. What is the typical crit rate in D&amp;D 5e?\">12. What is the typical crit rate in D&amp;D 5e?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/does-booming-blade-damage-double-on-a-crit\/#13_What_is_the_difference_between_rolling_double_the_dice_and_doubling_the_dice_values\" title=\"13. What is the difference between rolling double the dice and doubling the dice values?\">13. What is the difference between rolling double the dice and doubling the dice values?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/does-booming-blade-damage-double-on-a-crit\/#14_Is_there_a_way_to_guarantee_a_critical_hit_in_5e\" title=\"14. Is there a way to guarantee a critical hit in 5e?\">14. Is there a way to guarantee a critical hit in 5e?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/does-booming-blade-damage-double-on-a-crit\/#15_Are_there_specific_items_or_weapons_that_enhance_critical_hits\" title=\"15.  Are there specific items or weapons that enhance critical hits?\">15.  Are there specific items or weapons that enhance critical hits?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/does-booming-blade-damage-double-on-a-crit\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_Booming_Blade_Damage_Double_on_a_Crit_A_Comprehensive_Guide\"><\/span>Does Booming Blade Damage Double on a Crit? A Comprehensive Guide<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>The short answer is <strong>yes<\/strong>, the damage dice from <strong>Booming Blade<\/strong> are doubled on a critical hit in D&amp;D 5th Edition. However, understanding the nuances of how this works, and how it interacts with other rules and abilities, can be crucial for optimizing your character&#8217;s damage output. This article dives into the specifics of critical hits with Booming Blade, and provides answers to frequently asked questions.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Core_Mechanics_of_Critical_Hits\"><\/span>The Core Mechanics of Critical Hits<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Before diving into Booming Blade, let&#8217;s recap how critical hits function in D&amp;D 5e. When you roll a natural 20 on an attack roll, you score a <strong>critical hit<\/strong>. This means you roll <strong>all of the attack&#8217;s damage dice twice<\/strong> and add them together. Then, you add any relevant modifiers, like your Strength or Dexterity modifier, as normal.<\/p>\n<p>Importantly, only the <strong>damage dice<\/strong> are doubled. Flat damage bonuses from abilities, feats, or magic items are <strong>not<\/strong> doubled. For example, if you have a +3 modifier to your damage roll, you only add that +3 once.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Booming_Blade_and_Critical_Hits\"><\/span>Booming Blade and Critical Hits<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Now, let&#8217;s apply these principles to <strong>Booming Blade<\/strong>. This cantrip has two sources of potential damage.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Initial Attack Damage:<\/strong> When you cast Booming Blade, you make a melee weapon attack. If this attack is a critical hit, you double the weapon\u2019s damage dice and any <strong>additional damage dice provided by Booming Blade.<\/strong> For example, at 5th level, Booming Blade adds 1d8 thunder damage to the initial hit. This 1d8 thunder damage is also doubled on a critical hit.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Secondary Movement Damage:<\/strong>  If the target willingly moves 5 feet or more before the start of your next turn, it suffers additional thunder damage. This secondary damage is <strong>not<\/strong> doubled on a critical hit. It is treated as a separate damage instance. The critical hit only affects the initial attack roll.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Therefore, a <strong>critical hit with Booming Blade doubles all damage dice rolled as part of the initial attack,<\/strong> including the weapon dice and the bonus thunder damage from the spell itself, but does not affect the additional movement-based damage.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Example_Scenario\"><\/span>Example Scenario<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Let&#8217;s say a 6th level character with a longsword casts Booming Blade and scores a critical hit. The initial attack damage would be as follows:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Longsword damage: 1d8. Critical = 2d8<\/li>\n<li>Booming Blade bonus damage: 1d8 thunder. Critical = 2d8 thunder<\/li>\n<li>Total rolled dice: 2d8 + 2d8 thunder<\/li>\n<li>Add the character&#8217;s relevant modifier (e.g., +4 Strength) <em>once<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If the target then moves, they would take the normal 2d8 thunder damage (as per the 5th level version of the cantrip) without any doubling.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Takeaways\"><\/span>Key Takeaways<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Critical hits <strong>double all damage dice<\/strong> associated with the initial attack.<\/li>\n<li>Booming Blade&#8217;s initial attack damage dice <strong>are doubled<\/strong> on a crit, including its bonus thunder damage.<\/li>\n<li>Booming Blade&#8217;s secondary movement-based damage is <strong>not doubled<\/strong> on a crit.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_What_exactly_is_doubled_on_a_critical_hit_in_D_D_5e\"><\/span>1. What exactly is doubled on a critical hit in D&amp;D 5e?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A critical hit doubles the <strong>number of damage dice<\/strong> rolled for an attack, including dice from spells, abilities, and weapon damage. Flat bonuses, such as modifiers and rage damage bonuses, are not doubled.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Does_Sneak_Attack_damage_double_on_a_critical_hit\"><\/span>2. Does Sneak Attack damage double on a critical hit?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Yes<\/strong>, the rogue&#8217;s Sneak Attack damage dice are doubled on a critical hit. The rules clearly state that &#8220;If the attack involves other damage dice, such as from the rogue&#8217;s Sneak Attack feature, you roll those dice twice as well.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Does_Hunters_Mark_damage_double_on_a_crit\"><\/span>3. Does Hunter&#8217;s Mark damage double on a crit?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Yes<\/strong>, the extra damage die added by Hunter&#8217;s Mark is doubled on a critical hit as it constitutes extra damage dice.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Does_rage_bonus_damage_double_on_a_crit\"><\/span>4. Does rage bonus damage double on a crit?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>No<\/strong>, rage bonus damage is a flat modifier and, like other flat modifiers, is not doubled on a crit. Only the damage dice are doubled.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Does_Sharpshooter_damage_double_with_a_crit\"><\/span>5.  Does Sharpshooter damage double with a crit?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>No<\/strong>, the +10 damage from Sharpshooter is not a damage die; thus, it is not doubled on a critical hit. Only damage dice are affected.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Does_the_extra_damage_from_Divine_Smite_double_on_a_crit\"><\/span>6. Does the extra damage from Divine Smite double on a crit?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Yes,<\/strong> Divine Smite uses damage dice, which would all be doubled on a critical hit. The rule is consistent; if you roll damage dice, they are doubled on a crit.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Should_I_use_Booming_Blade_or_Extra_Attack\"><\/span>7.  Should I use Booming Blade or Extra Attack?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>This depends on your build and the situation. <strong>Extra Attack<\/strong> generally deals more consistent damage over multiple attacks. <strong>Booming Blade<\/strong> offers a more burst-damage option and provides battlefield control by punishing movement.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Can_you_combine_Booming_Blade_with_Extra_Attack\"><\/span>8. Can you combine Booming Blade with Extra Attack?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>No<\/strong>, you cannot combine Booming Blade with Extra Attack, as Booming Blade takes the action you would typically use to take an attack. You can, however, use action surge to take extra attacks and use booming blade during your additional action.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Does_Booming_Blade_work_with_Shadow_Blade\"><\/span>9.  Does Booming Blade work with Shadow Blade?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Yes and no<\/strong>, you can use booming blade with shadow blade, however due to wording and interpretations, some groups consider this to be incorrect. Shadow Blade doesn&#8217;t make a &#8220;weapon&#8221; that can use weapon cantrips, although it is a &#8220;blade&#8221;. The consensus is that it is <strong>acceptable<\/strong> to use it, provided that the material component requirements of the spell are met.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Does_Booming_Blade_work_on_opportunity_attacks\"><\/span>10. Does Booming Blade work on opportunity attacks?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Yes and no<\/strong>, it depends on interpretation. If an opponent triggers an opportunity attack and moves, then it could be interpreted that the secondary damage would trigger as well. However, due to the wording of the spell, this is a <strong>table-specific rule<\/strong> and should be discussed with your DM beforehand.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11_How_can_I_increase_my_chance_of_a_critical_hit\"><\/span>11. How can I increase my chance of a critical hit?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>There are a few methods, such as <strong>gaining advantage on attack rolls,<\/strong> some character classes such as the Champion Fighter that crits on 19 or 20, or conditions like <strong>paralyzed<\/strong> or <strong>unconscious,<\/strong> which will guarantee a critical hit if the attack hits.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12_What_is_the_typical_crit_rate_in_D_D_5e\"><\/span>12. What is the typical crit rate in D&amp;D 5e?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The standard crit rate for most attacks is <strong>5% (1 in 20).<\/strong> Some features and items may alter this probability.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"13_What_is_the_difference_between_rolling_double_the_dice_and_doubling_the_dice_values\"><\/span>13. What is the difference between rolling double the dice and doubling the dice values?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>In D&amp;D 5e, a crit <strong>doubles the number of dice you roll,<\/strong> not the values on each die. For example, instead of rolling 1d8 and multiplying the value by two, you roll 2d8. This means you could have a result of two 1s, or two 8s, or everything in between.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"14_Is_there_a_way_to_guarantee_a_critical_hit_in_5e\"><\/span>14. Is there a way to guarantee a critical hit in 5e?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes, the main way is to inflict the <strong>Paralyzed or Unconscious<\/strong> conditions on a creature and then hit it with an attack. Attacks that hit a paralyzed or unconscious target automatically become critical hits.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"15_Are_there_specific_items_or_weapons_that_enhance_critical_hits\"><\/span>15.  Are there specific items or weapons that enhance critical hits?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Yes,<\/strong> many magic items and weapons can improve critical hits. Some may increase the crit range (like Champion Fighter), some may add extra dice to critical hits, and some may have other unique abilities triggered by critical hits.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Booming Blade&#8217;s critical hit interaction is quite straightforward: double all damage dice associated with the initial attack, while leaving the secondary movement-based damage unaffected. By understanding these rules, you can effectively leverage Booming Blade, and optimize its use with critical hits to deal significant damage. Understanding and utilizing these mechanics effectively will empower players to maximize the capabilities of their characters.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Does Booming Blade Damage Double on a Crit? A Comprehensive Guide The short answer is yes, the damage dice from Booming Blade are doubled on a critical hit in D&amp;D 5th Edition. 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