Do you add any modifiers to shadow blade?

Do you add any modifiers to shadow blade?

The shadow blade spell creates a weapon, and the spell doesn't tell you to ignore the general rule on making weapon attacks (PH, 195). You therefore add the appropriate ability modifier.

Does Shadow Blade Add DEX modifier?

Yes, you add the mod to the damage roll because the spell creates a weapon, per Jeremy Crawford, at least. So yes, it is just a weapon that deals 2d8 psychic damage as opposed to normal damage. You can choose to add your Strength or Dexterity modifiers to the attack and damage rolls because it is finesse.

Does Shadow Blade add Dex to damage?

Keep in mind that because the shadow blade has the finesse property, you could use Dexterity instead of Strength. ...

Can you attack with Shadow Blade as a bonus action?

The Valor bard gets the ability to make a weapon attack after casting a spell. You have the option of popping green flame blade for extra damage on top of shadow blade, then making an attack with shadow blade as a bonus action.

Can you dual wield with shadow blade?

2) You can use Two Weapon Fighting with Shadow Blade + Club BUT you won't get your ability modifer to damage for which ever weapon is in your off hand.So, assuming right handed character, you need to decide whether you are going for right hand shadow blade (2d8+dex psychic), left hand Shillelagh (1d8 bludgeoning) or ...

Do you add your modifier to flame blade damage?

Flame Blade spell applies spell-casting modifier instead of spell attack. The wording on the Flame Blade spell specifically says, "You can use your action to make a melee spell attack with the fiery blade. On a hit, the target takes 3d6 fire damage."

Can Eldritch Knight use Shadow blade?

Shadow blade is a second level illusion spell that summons a weapon woven from shadow into your hand. It deals 2d8 psychic damage and attacks with it have advantage in dim light and darkness. Eldritch knights can choose this spell at 8th level.

Can you use booming blade with shadow blade?

One of the more notable changes is to the spell booming blade, a popular cantrip used by many melee spellcasters. ... Notably, the errata revealed that booming blade could no longer be stacked with the spell shadow blade, as booming blade now requires a material component - a melee weapon worth at least 1 silver piece.

Does booming blade use spell modifier?

It is a melee weapon attack. It uses whatever ability modifier you would use for a melee weapon attack. It does not use your spell attack modifier because it isn't a spell attack.

Do you add weapon damage to booming blade?

@Bradleydoc, no you are not. 2 Weapon Fighting requires you to make an attack action to gain it's benefits. Booming Blade or Green-Flame Blade requires you to take the Cast a Spell action. So you do not fulfill the prerequisites to use 2 Weapon Fighting.

Do you use your strength modifier with Shadow Blade?

• Shadow blade creates a melee weapon. When you attack with it, you make a melee weapon attack. Melee weapon attacks use your Strength modifier, unless a rule tells you otherwise. See "Attack Rolls" (PH, 194).

When does Shadow Blade create a melee weapon?

• Shadow blade creates a melee weapon. When you attack with it, you make a melee weapon attack. Melee weapon attacks use your Strength modifier, unless a rule tells you otherwise. See "Attack Rolls" (PH, 194). Thanks for contributing an answer to Role-playing Games Stack Exchange! Please be sure to answer the question.

What are the attack rules for Shadow Blade?

• Thus all weapon and normal attack rules apply: Shadow blade creates a melee weapon. When you attack with it, you make a melee weapon attack. Melee weapon attacks use your Strength modifier, unless a rule tells you otherwise. See "Attack Rolls" (PH, 194).

Can you use charisma to attack with a Shadow Blade?

• When you attack with that weapon, you can use your Charisma modifier, instead of Strength or Dexterity, for the attack and damage rolls. The Shadow Blade, as per the spell description, is a weapon you are proficient in that lacks the two-handed property.