"Ranged" Touch Attacks [Archive] - Wizards Community

"Ranged" Touch Attacks [Archive] - Wizards Community

Post/Author/DateTime Post
DM Zoc
05-13-05, 04:40 AM I seem to recall that the caster can opt to make a melee touch attack in place of any ranged touch attack that might be called for. I didn't question it, because it made sense that you couldn't possibly miss if you're shooting something out of your hand and you're touching the target.

Was I making this up?
DemonMonkeyBoy
05-13-05, 05:24 AM :b: I don't think I've ever seen that. I would say you couldn't because it would than also include the rules for holding a charge when you miss. The other problem is it changes which stat bonus you apply it your attack roll (Str or Dex).

Is there a reason you would need to make a melee attack with a Range Touch spell?

Post/Author/DateTime	Post
DM Zoc 05-13-05, 04:40 AM	I seem to recall that the caster can opt to make a melee touch attack in place of any ranged touch attack that might be called for. I didn't question it, because it made sense that you couldn't possibly miss if you're shooting something out of your hand and you're touching the target. Was I making this up?
DemonMonkeyBoy 05-13-05, 05:24 AM	:b: I don't think I've ever seen that. I would say you couldn't because it would than also include the rules for holding a charge when you miss. The other problem is it changes which stat bonus you apply it your attack roll (Str or Dex). Is there a reason you would need to make a melee attack with a Range Touch spell?