Post/Author/DateTime	Post
sharkpower 06-20-06, 05:20 AM	I'm assuming from what I've read in the Player's Handbook 3.5 that a sneak attack can be performed during a charge. This is of course, assuming that all of the requirements for both are met: a charge is made on a target that is in a chargeable location as per the rules, the target can be dealt sneak attack damage (i.e. is not a construct, undead, etc.) and the target is either flatfooted or flanked. My only reason for asking is that in the description of charge it is said to be "reckless" (which accounts for the -2 AC penalty) and I have always felt that a sneak attack is a precise attack to a vital spot on an enemy. As per the rules I feel obliged to allow my players to charge and deal sneak attack damage (when they meet the criteria for both). I'd just like some input as to if there is any reason I should disallow this method of attack in my campaign. Opinions, rule quoting, etc are all welcome and will help me greatly in making my final decision. Thanks in advance...
gorfnad the shiznit 06-20-06, 07:27 AM	I'm assuming from what I've read in the Player's Handbook 3.5 that a sneak attack can be performed during a charge. This is of course, assuming that all of the requirements for both are met: a charge is made on a target that is in a chargeable location as per the rules, the target can be dealt sneak attack damage (i.e. is not a construct, undead, etc.) and the target is either flatfooted or flanked... You are correct. Any time a rogue meets said requirements they should be allowed sneak attacks. This is RAW.
runestar 06-20-06, 07:51 AM	Being precise does not mean you need to restrain the foe and examine the spot you are going to strike with an electron microscope... ;) There is some leeway here and there, you are reckless with regards to your own safety, but only because you are trying so hard to hit your enemy better(as represented by the to-hit bonus). If anything, you should sneak attack better. :P
Morka 06-20-06, 09:13 AM	That's why a rogue polymorphed into a tiger is hot. In the surprise round, he charges and pounces, making a full attack including 2 rakes. And the 5 attacks are sneak attacks!
Millennium 06-20-06, 11:11 AM	Technically, it's perfectly legal through the RAW. Do remember, however, that Sneak Attack damage isn't part of extra damage from charging; multiply damage first and then add the Sneak Attack dice. If the charging rogue is hoping to get his Sneak Attack damage through surprise rather than flanking, however, then there are some risks. You're within your rights, for example, to require an opposed Move Silently versus Listen check as the rogue moves, maybe even with a penalty since the rogue has to move pretty fast for the charge to work. If the opponent wins, then he becomes aware of the rogue's attack before he strikes. Such an opponent should get a heavy initiative penalty, but he isn't flat-footed, so there's no surprise round and no Sneak Attack damage..
ShinAkuma2 06-20-06, 01:25 PM	Technically, it's perfectly legal through the RAW. Do remember, however, that Sneak Attack damage isn't part of extra damage from charging; multiply damage first and then add the Sneak Attack dice. Unless you were bringing up Spirited Charge for some reason, you might wanna clear this up, since charging doesn't multiply damage at all...