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#763859 10/03/21 12:49 AM
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So I'm playing a High Elf. Elves get Short Sword as a proficiency, among other weapons. I hit an Imp using a S. Sword and only did 2 damage with a 16 Dex. ???

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Imps have resistance to non-magical attacks. So whatever damage you're dealing with your non-magical shortsword is getting cut in half. Proficiency has no impact on the damage you deal.

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As grysqrl said above.

Click examine on the imp; you will see the resistance.

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Thanks guys. After I posted, I wondered if Imps had resistance to non-magical damage.
@grysqrl Doesn't proficiency allow you to add the Dex bonus to damage?

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Originally Posted by Merlex
@grysqrl Doesn't proficiency allow you to add the Dex bonus to damage?
No. Proficiency with a weapon allows you to add your proficiency bonus to the attack roll. It has no impact at all on the damage.

Most (all, unless I'm forgetting something) weapon damage is one or more dice plus the appropriate ability modifier (str or dex, depending on the weapon). Magic weapons might add more. Offhand attacks don't get to add the str/dex modifier unless you have the dual wielder feat.

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Originally Posted by grysqrl
weapon damage is one or more dice plus the appropriate ability modifier (str or dex, depending on the weapon).
Yeah for some reason, I thought you didn't get that ability modifier to damage with weapons you weren't proficient in. Got it.


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