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Is there such a thing as a ranged unarmed attack?
So I haven't had much time to create a character for playing D&D and thought I'd try my luck using a character generator for 4e, so I had something to tinker with before game. Mind you I am a ...
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Other than taking the Adamant Arrow Style feat, how can I use powers in place of a ranged basic attack?
I am playing Ranger in D&D 4e and I built myself around Flying Steel and other attacks that let you make a ranged basic attack when (trigger).
I want to know if there is a way that I could use ...
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How much ammo does an area burst weapon attack use?
While I was perusing a CharOp guide for the Seeker class, I saw a suggestion of a Hybrid Seeker|Executioner build. While my first thought was to the use the Seeker at-will powers that count as basic ...
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Is it possible to use a Cleric's Melee power with a Non-Melee weapon?
So I'm still pretty new to 4e and I had a concept for a primarily "spellcaster" Human Cleric that uses a bow instead of a regular melee weapon. (A close comparison is Kikyo/Kagomae from Inuyasha.) ...
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Improvised Ranged attacks in Melee + Belt of the Brawler
Ranged Weapons are capable of being used in Melee, as an Improvised Weapon as per P.268 in the Rules Compendium:
... A ranged weapon cannot be used with a melee power or a close power that has ...
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What does this "+10 attack" mean?
I'm playing a level 5 Eladrin Ranger (I think it's a pre-gen) with 4e rules. On my character sheet under attacks it says:
Longbow: +10 attack, 1d10+1 damage
What is the +10? Do I add it to my ...
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Combat advantage with ranged attacks?
Just curious if ranged attacks gain combat advantage the same way melee attacks would from circumstances that would normally grant. In example, from status effects such as dazed or restrained. I ...
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Do ranged attacks go through allies?
Often my group stands in a line and fire ranged attacks through each others' square to attack enemies ahead. Are there any rules for this, can ranged attacks like arrows and area-of-effect attacks ...
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Are there any good Ranged Cleric options in 4e?
Clerics aren't a ranged class by default, but sometimes you need that adaptability, especially if you are pinned down or can't move. I have found some minor ranged Cleric at-wills (Lance of Faith ...
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How can I create a D&D 4e Ranger that never misses ranged attacks?
I have a level 12 human ranger who relies mostly on ranged attacks. However I find his attack bonus to be too low. What are the best options to boost my chances of hitting ranged attacks?
I was using ...
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Does a mundane weapon thrown with a magic ki focus return?
For the classes proficient with them, the rules for the ki focus are as follows:
Ki Focuses and Weapon Attacks: If you use a magic ki focus, you can add its enhancement bonus to the attack rolls ...
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Does a weapon thrown with Giantkind Gloves gain weapon benefits?
Giantkind Gloves possess the following power:
Power (Standard Action)
Strength + 2 vs. AC; ranged 6/12; you throw an object 30 lb. or less; 2d6 + Strength modifier damage.
Level 14: Strength + ...
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Difference between Ranged Sorcerers Attack and Ranged Basic Attack
The attack Dragonfrost (PHB2 pg 139) is a Sorcerer at will attack that is Ranged 10. How ever it also has a special section stating "This power can be used as a ranged basic attack". What difference ...
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Is the Shuriken(5) actually 5 weapons or a single weapon?
Is the "Shuriken(5)" entry in Players Handbook actually 5 weapons, i.e. the player can attack 5 times without pulling out more shurikens, or a single "notional" weapon and all 5 of the shurikens are ...
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How to best improve a Drow Warlock to act as a Blaster
I have a first draft of a Drow Warlock blaster here: http://db.tt/9ANVnzA8 (PDF)
I like the Drow and the Warlock pieces, but am open to suggestions on other ways to improve the character. Is ...
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