Weapon finesse

Type of feat: general (available every three level-ups)
Prerequisite: base attack bonus +1

Specifics: A character with this feat is adept at using light weapons subtly and effectively, allowing him to make melee attack rolls with his dexterity modifier instead of strength (if his dexterity is higher than his strength).

Use: Automatic when using any of the following weapons: dagger, handaxe, kama, kukri, light hammer, mace, rapier, shortsword, sickle, whip, and unarmed strike.

Finessable Weapons Summary

			Damage
Weapon	Size	Type	HP	Type	Threat	Multiplier
Dagger	tiny	(All)	1d4	piercing	19-20	x2
Handaxe	small	martial, monk, rogue	1d6	slashing	20	x3
Kama	small	exotic, monk	1d6	slashing	20	x2
Kukri	tiny	exotic	1d4	slashing	18-20	x2
Light hammer	small	martial	1d4	bludgeoning	20	x2
Mace	small	rogue, simple	1d6	bludgeoning	20	x2
Rapier	medium	elf, martial, rogue	1d6	piercing	18-20	x2
Shortsword	small	martial, rogue	1d6	piercing	19-20	x2
Sickle	small	simple, druid	1d6	slashing	20	x2
Unarmed strike	n/a	n/a	1d2 1d3	bludgeoning	20	x2
Whip	small	exotic	1d2	slashing	20	x2

Notes

• The finessable weapon list includes all standard small and tiny melee weapons, plus the rapier (which is medium).
• Two-handed weapons cannot be finessed. Thus, small races (e.g. gnomes and halflings) cannot finesse rapiers.
• Creature weapons can be finessed. (They are not listed in the feat's description possibly because player characters do not normally have access to creature weapons.)
• Even though the feat description says "light weapons", this should not be confused with light weapons in the context of dual-wielding. The finessable weapons are exactly the ones listed above, regardless of the size of the weapon and the size of the wielder (with the noted exception that two-handed weapons cannot be finessed).
• The maximum dexterity bonus does not apply in the context of this feat; wearing armor does not affect attacks made using weapon finesse.
• Weapon finesse affects only attack rolls. Damage rolls always use the strength modifier (unless no ability modifier is used at all, as in the case of some ranged weapons).

Previous versions

• Prior to version 1.69, only small and medium creatures could benefit from this feat while using creature weapons.
• Prior to version 1.67, creature weapons did not benefit from this feat.

Builder notes

Item feat: yes

Custom content notes

Removable: yes

Reusable: yes

Script: hardcoded