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Delolith 07-25-07, 03:22 AM	Normally, a spell that requires an attack roll (touch, ray) can cause a critical hit on a natural 20. However, in the case of a class that can deliver this spell with a weapon like in the case of Duskblade (touch spells) does the spell share the same critical range as the weapon too? Thanks in advance Delolith
Valgard 07-25-07, 06:32 AM	This was asked in the Ask Wizards a while ago, and it is in the FAQ. If a duskblade scores a critical hit when channeling a spell through a melee attack, is the spell’s damage multiplied just like the weapon’s? The rules aren’t as clear as they could be, but the Sage is inclined to say no. Here’s the key sentence, from the PHB II, page 20: “If the attack is successful, the attack deals damage normally; then the effect of the spell is resolved.” If you score a critical hit, the attack deals the normal (critical) damage. Then the spell resolves normally, but it’s just a rider effect applied due to the successful attack roll—you’re not actually using the spell in the normal manner, so it can’t score a critical hit. As you see, the matter is a little confusing and the answer is free to interpretation, but I agree with what the Sage says here.
Delolith 07-25-07, 07:10 AM	Thanks for your reply. As a clear interpretation of what it is written yes it seems correct. However, if you use logic I don't see how you can deliver a touch attack at a critical (vital) point of your opponent with your attack (natural 20) and you cannot deliver the spell at a critical point with your weapon (17-20 or 19-20 without improved critical). Even more that if you actually use it in this manner it doesn't have a chance a critical hit at all even with a natural 20? It seems rather fuzzy....and not logical. Delolith