Post/Author/DateTime	Post
PumpkinGnome 06-06-07, 08:40 PM	Firstly, it's been awhile since my last D&D experience, so please bear with me. :D In reviewing the rules set, characters take a -4 penalty on making a ranged attack into melee w/a friendly character being within 10 feet of, or threatened by, an enemy. Does this penalty apply to ranged touch attacks? I'm wondering how critical to my spellcaster, using a cornucopia of orb spells, are the Point Blank & Precise Shot feats. Thanks!!
jaelis 06-06-07, 09:02 PM	The penalty does apply, and precise shot is pretty helpful.
BugHunter 06-06-07, 10:21 PM	The penalty does apply but since the touch AC is usually lower than the normal AC unless a rogue type then the chance to hit is about the same.
tyrecian 06-06-07, 11:15 PM	bear in mind that not only do you get -4 for firing into combat, but allies grant soft cover, so if you are tactically safe, you might be -4 to your attack, meanwhile the enemy gets +45 to ac for a net of 8 off that can be tough against dextrous opponents. I would advise the precise shot feat, but its not necessary if you like true strike alot.
PumpkinGnome 06-10-07, 01:37 PM	Thank you all! This clarifies the issue fully for me. ~The PumpkinGnome:cool: