base attack bonus for two weapon fighting [Archive] - Wizards Community

base attack bonus for two weapon fighting [Archive] - Wizards Community

Post/Author/DateTime Post
aeous
09-12-06, 08:10 AM it is a really basic question but looking at the recently released article on two handed weapon fighting it has been brought to my attention that when you use your off hand to attack you add your base attack bonus and strength like you would for your primary weapon and then add the penalty, correct?? i have been under the impression that attacking with your off hand you are just granted the bonuses from your strength, feats and any enchantments on the weapon because it does not say anywhere you add your base attack bonus to your off hand weapon. i would be thankful if this could be confirmed for me as it makes two handed weapon fighting seem a lot more useful now
VrecknidjX
09-12-06, 08:15 AM Wow, not adding the base attack bonus to an attack would certainly have made things a lot more challenging...

Dave
BarbJebez
09-12-06, 02:22 PM From the Glossary:
Base Attach Bonus: An attack roll bonus derived from character class and level...
(emphasis added)

Are you attacking? Are you rolling a die to determine the outcome? Then add the bonus.

Post/Author/DateTime	Post
aeous 09-12-06, 08:10 AM	it is a really basic question but looking at the recently released article on two handed weapon fighting it has been brought to my attention that when you use your off hand to attack you add your base attack bonus and strength like you would for your primary weapon and then add the penalty, correct?? i have been under the impression that attacking with your off hand you are just granted the bonuses from your strength, feats and any enchantments on the weapon because it does not say anywhere you add your base attack bonus to your off hand weapon. i would be thankful if this could be confirmed for me as it makes two handed weapon fighting seem a lot more useful now
VrecknidjX 09-12-06, 08:15 AM	Wow, not adding the base attack bonus to an attack would certainly have made things a lot more challenging... Dave
BarbJebez 09-12-06, 02:22 PM	From the Glossary: Base Attach Bonus: An attack roll bonus derived from character class and level... (emphasis added) Are you attacking? Are you rolling a die to determine the outcome? Then add the bonus.