Question about Phandelver monster stat blocks

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#1

gecko85

Oct 29, 2014 15:21:11

This seems like a silly question, but for some reason I'm just confusing myself. 

 

In the stat blocks for monsters in the Lost Mine of Phandelver adventure, is their "to hit" bonus listed the final bonus, or do you still apply their ability modifier?

 

For example, the Twig Blight has a strength of 6, which means an ability modifier of -2. Under "Actions" for the Twig Blight, it has:

 

Claws. Melee Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, reach 5ft, one target...etc.

 

So, is it +3 to hit, or is it +3, then apply the -2 strength modifier, for a final +1 to hit?

 

Thanks...

#2

pukunui

Oct 29, 2014 15:30:57

The to hit modifiers should have all the variables factored in already; however, some have errors so it pays to double-check them (eg. The warhorse in the MM appears not to have had its proficiency bonus added to its hoof attack modifier).

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Timborama

pukunui wrote:
#4

gecko85

Oct 30, 2014 8:30:11

Great, thanks. That's what I figured, but doubt kept creeping in.

#5

pukunui

Oct 30, 2014 11:58:39

Timborama wrote: