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A '''touch attack''' is a special attack that only needs to touch its target to have an effect. (A normal attack needs to hit its target solidly to have an effect. A character who swings a sword that glances off an opponent's shield has touched his target, but the swing is considered a miss since it could not inflict damage. In game terms, the [[attack roll]] was less than the target's [[armor class|AC]].) Touch attacks can be either ranged or melee. One example of a ranged touch attack is an ettercap's web bolt attack. The web bolt merely has to touch the target to attach itself, binding the target to the ground. |
A '''touch attack''' is a special attack that only needs to touch its target to have an effect. (A normal attack needs to hit its target solidly to have an effect. A character who swings a sword that glances off an opponent's shield has touched his target, but the swing is considered a miss since it could not inflict damage. In game terms, the [[attack roll]] was less than the target's [[armor class|AC]].) Touch attacks can be either ranged or melee. One example of a ranged touch attack is an ettercap's web bolt attack. The web bolt merely has to touch the target to attach itself, binding the target to the ground. |
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+ | A touch attack denies the defender their [[Armor]], [[Shield]] and [[Natural armor bonus]]es, while the offender uses their normal attack modifiers. All other AC modifiers, such as the [[size modifier]], [[dexterity]] [[modifier]], and [[deflection bonus|deflection]]/[[dodge bonus]] (if any) apply normally. |
Revision as of 00:41, 20 March 2007
A touch attack is a special attack that only needs to touch its target to have an effect. (A normal attack needs to hit its target solidly to have an effect. A character who swings a sword that glances off an opponent's shield has touched his target, but the swing is considered a miss since it could not inflict damage. In game terms, the attack roll was less than the target's AC.) Touch attacks can be either ranged or melee. One example of a ranged touch attack is an ettercap's web bolt attack. The web bolt merely has to touch the target to attach itself, binding the target to the ground.
A touch attack denies the defender their Armor, Shield and Natural armor bonuses, while the offender uses their normal attack modifiers. All other AC modifiers, such as the size modifier, dexterity modifier, and deflection/dodge bonus (if any) apply normally.