Can I sneak attack with Vampiric Touch? [Archive] - Wizards Community

Can I sneak attack with Vampiric Touch? [Archive] - Wizards Community

Post/Author/DateTime Post
Amurayi
07-03-05, 10:42 AM Can I add my sneak attack damage with the Vampiric Touch Spell (I am Sorcerer and rogue) ?
valvorik
07-03-05, 11:01 AM Likely yes, see:

http://www.wizards.com/default.asp?x=dnd/rg/20040309a

See also Complete Arcane, page 72-73 for more on weapon-like spells and feats etc.
Seeker95
07-03-05, 04:37 PM Yes, you can. Sneak attack requires a melee attack. Melee touch is a melee attack. However, you do not count the sneak attack bonus damage when calculating the temporary hit points you gain.

Post/Author/DateTime	Post
Amurayi 07-03-05, 10:42 AM	Can I add my sneak attack damage with the Vampiric Touch Spell (I am Sorcerer and rogue) ?
valvorik 07-03-05, 11:01 AM	Likely yes, see: http://www.wizards.com/default.asp?x=dnd/rg/20040309a See also Complete Arcane, page 72-73 for more on weapon-like spells and feats etc.
Seeker95 07-03-05, 04:37 PM	Yes, you can. Sneak attack requires a melee attack. Melee touch is a melee attack. However, you do not count the sneak attack bonus damage when calculating the temporary hit points you gain.