Burst weapons [Archive] - Wizards Community

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3DJutsu

04-13-07, 02:54 AM
If you score a critical hit with a (Fire, Icy, etc) burst weapon to something that is immune to critical hits, does it still take burst damage?
Davro

04-13-07, 03:18 AM
Yes.

I believe this is referenced in the FAQ.
3DJutsu

04-13-07, 03:39 AM
Thanks.
Zherog

04-13-07, 10:16 AM
It's right in the rules, not the FAQ.

Magic Weapons and Critical Hits: Some weapon qualities and some specific weapons have an extra effect on a critical hit. This special effect functions against creatures not subject to critical hits, such as undead, elementals, and constructs. When fighting against such creatures, roll for critical hits as you would against humanoids or any other creature subject to critical hits. On a successful critical roll, apply the special effect, but do not multiply the weapon’s regular damage.
3DJutsu

04-13-07, 03:06 PM
Must be an SRD thing, cause I didn't see it in my DMG. It's also in the FAQ.
Zherog

04-13-07, 04:30 PM
I'm certain it's in the DMG. I'll look it up and give a page number this evening, after I get home.
Zherog

04-13-07, 07:58 PM
I'm certain it's in the DMG. I'll look it up and give a page number this evening, after I get home.

3.5 DMG, page 222, top of the second column.
3DJutsu

04-13-07, 08:08 PM
Ahh, I was looking in the wrong place, thanks.
dunkeykong

04-14-07, 04:15 AM
Its got to hurt being corrected by someone with Elan as thier Avatar.
3DJutsu

04-14-07, 11:49 AM
Nah, now that Elan's half-way competent, it's not as bad.

I AM A SEXY, SHOELESS GOD OF WAR!!!

God I love Belkar.
dunkeykong

04-14-07, 09:17 PM
Nah, now that Elan's half-way competent, it's not as bad.

I AM A SEXY, SHOELESS GOD OF WAR!!!

God I love Belkar.

LOL

Seconded.
3DJutsu

04-15-07, 02:25 AM
Ah, ye gods, now I have this sudden, nigh-irresitable urge to play a CE Halfling Ranger...