When should I use sharpshooter 5e?

The optimal way of using Great Weapon Master and Sharpshooter is to use them when the damage outweighs the increased chance of missing. As stated in the description of both feats, you have to declare that you are going to be using Great Weapon Master or Sharpshooter before you attack.

Is sharpshooter 5e good?

The sharpshooter is slightly ahead, but less consistent. On a low AC enemy, it’s nowhere close. The sharpshooter does ~37.2% more damage per round. Overkill damage is certainly a thing, but most enemies have enough hit points that +14 damage on the first attack won’t be too much overkill.

Does a crit double Sharpshooter damage?

No. Only damage dice are doubled – static modifiers like the +10 from Sharpshooter are unaffected by a critical hit. When you score a critical hit, you get to roll extra dice for the attack’s damage against the target. Roll all of the attack’s damage dice twice and add them together.

Can you crit with sharpshooter?

1 Answer. No. Only damage dice are doubled – static modifiers like the +10 from Sharpshooter are unaffected by a critical hit. When you score a critical hit, you get to roll extra dice for the attack’s damage against the target.

Do you add dexterity to your attack roll with a crossbow?

You add your Dexterity modifier to your attack roll and your damage roll when attacking with a ranged weapon, such as a sling or longbow. Crossbow features are Ammunition and Loading, but neither of these seem to address damage. ( PHB 146-9]) The sections on “Making an attack” ( PHB 196-8) don’t mention anything about damage modifiers at all.

Can a crossbow be used as a dexterity modifier?

Section on Dexterity ( PHB 176) does not have any exception for the crossbow. You add your Dexterity modifier to your attack roll and your damage roll when attacking with a ranged weapon, such as a sling or longbow. Crossbow features are Ammunition and Loading, but neither of these seem to address damage. ( PHB 146-9])

Are there crossbows that add Dex to damage?

The Veteran ( MM 350) deals a straight 1d10 with their Heavy Crossbow, despite having Dex+1, and the Scout ( MM 349) deals 1d8+Dex with their Longbow. However, I cannot actually find where this is detailed in the PHB… Section on Dexterity ( PHB 176) does not have any exception for the crossbow.

Which is the best build for crossbow expert?

Your first two ASIs should be the heart and soul of this build Crossbow Expert and Sharpshooter. Crossbow Expert lets you essentially attack twice with your hand crossbow, utilise Extra Attack because you now ignore loading and makes you more effective close quarters.