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You use strength



This is spelled out in the Basic Rules where it describes the Thrown weapon property (emphasis mine):




If a weapon has the thrown property, you can throw the weapon to make a ranged attack. If the weapon is a melee weapon, you use the same ability modifier for that attack roll and damage roll that you would use for a melee attack with the weapon.




The modifier you use for a melee attack with a javelin is strength (can also be found in the Basic Rules in the Combat section):




Ability Modifier. The ability modifier used for a melee weapon attack is Strength




Since you would have been making a melee weapon attack with Strength, the Thrown property causes you to continue to use Strength, even though it's a ranged attack in this instance.






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Javelins use Strength.



Basically, Strength is the ability you use for calculating hit/damage, unless otherwise specified. For example, the Monk can use their Strength, or Dexterity, as they see fit:




You can use Dexterity instead of Strength for the attack and damage rolls of your unarmed strikes and monk weapons.




Source



Or the finesse property, again allows you to use Strength, or Dex (the dagger, and darts have this property, for example):




Finesse. When making an attack with a finesse weapon, you use your choice of your Strength or Dexterity modifier for the attack and damage rolls. You must use the same modifier for both rolls.




Source



The important thing to differentiate is that Ranged weapons use Dex, and Thrown weapons use Strength (unless they have the "Finesse" property, as explained above).






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    You use strength



    This is spelled out in the Basic Rules where it describes the Thrown weapon property (emphasis mine):




    If a weapon has the thrown property, you can throw the weapon to make a ranged attack. If the weapon is a melee weapon, you use the same ability modifier for that attack roll and damage roll that you would use for a melee attack with the weapon.




    The modifier you use for a melee attack with a javelin is strength (can also be found in the Basic Rules in the Combat section):




    Ability Modifier. The ability modifier used for a melee weapon attack is Strength




    Since you would have been making a melee weapon attack with Strength, the Thrown property causes you to continue to use Strength, even though it's a ranged attack in this instance.






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      @Vylix I'm more worried that a person may not know where to find the rule for what to use with a melee attack in general. I added a clarifying paragraph instead,
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    • $begingroup$
      It took us a few months into our 5e sessions in 2014 to grok that the jav used str for damage and hit boost. Not an uncommon issue when coming from other editions.
      $endgroup$
      – KorvinStarmast
      1 hour ago















    8












    $begingroup$

    You use strength



    This is spelled out in the Basic Rules where it describes the Thrown weapon property (emphasis mine):




    If a weapon has the thrown property, you can throw the weapon to make a ranged attack. If the weapon is a melee weapon, you use the same ability modifier for that attack roll and damage roll that you would use for a melee attack with the weapon.




    The modifier you use for a melee attack with a javelin is strength (can also be found in the Basic Rules in the Combat section):




    Ability Modifier. The ability modifier used for a melee weapon attack is Strength




    Since you would have been making a melee weapon attack with Strength, the Thrown property causes you to continue to use Strength, even though it's a ranged attack in this instance.






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      @Vylix I'm more worried that a person may not know where to find the rule for what to use with a melee attack in general. I added a clarifying paragraph instead,
      $endgroup$
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    • $begingroup$
      It took us a few months into our 5e sessions in 2014 to grok that the jav used str for damage and hit boost. Not an uncommon issue when coming from other editions.
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    $begingroup$

    You use strength



    This is spelled out in the Basic Rules where it describes the Thrown weapon property (emphasis mine):




    If a weapon has the thrown property, you can throw the weapon to make a ranged attack. If the weapon is a melee weapon, you use the same ability modifier for that attack roll and damage roll that you would use for a melee attack with the weapon.




    The modifier you use for a melee attack with a javelin is strength (can also be found in the Basic Rules in the Combat section):




    Ability Modifier. The ability modifier used for a melee weapon attack is Strength




    Since you would have been making a melee weapon attack with Strength, the Thrown property causes you to continue to use Strength, even though it's a ranged attack in this instance.






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    You use strength



    This is spelled out in the Basic Rules where it describes the Thrown weapon property (emphasis mine):




    If a weapon has the thrown property, you can throw the weapon to make a ranged attack. If the weapon is a melee weapon, you use the same ability modifier for that attack roll and damage roll that you would use for a melee attack with the weapon.




    The modifier you use for a melee attack with a javelin is strength (can also be found in the Basic Rules in the Combat section):




    Ability Modifier. The ability modifier used for a melee weapon attack is Strength




    Since you would have been making a melee weapon attack with Strength, the Thrown property causes you to continue to use Strength, even though it's a ranged attack in this instance.







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      $endgroup$
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    • $begingroup$
      It took us a few months into our 5e sessions in 2014 to grok that the jav used str for damage and hit boost. Not an uncommon issue when coming from other editions.
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    • 1




      $begingroup$
      @Vylix I'm more worried that a person may not know where to find the rule for what to use with a melee attack in general. I added a clarifying paragraph instead,
      $endgroup$
      – David Coffron
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    • $begingroup$
      It took us a few months into our 5e sessions in 2014 to grok that the jav used str for damage and hit boost. Not an uncommon issue when coming from other editions.
      $endgroup$
      – KorvinStarmast
      1 hour ago







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    $begingroup$
    @Vylix I'm more worried that a person may not know where to find the rule for what to use with a melee attack in general. I added a clarifying paragraph instead,
    $endgroup$
    – David Coffron
    1 hour ago




    $begingroup$
    @Vylix I'm more worried that a person may not know where to find the rule for what to use with a melee attack in general. I added a clarifying paragraph instead,
    $endgroup$
    – David Coffron
    1 hour ago












    $begingroup$
    It took us a few months into our 5e sessions in 2014 to grok that the jav used str for damage and hit boost. Not an uncommon issue when coming from other editions.
    $endgroup$
    – KorvinStarmast
    1 hour ago




    $begingroup$
    It took us a few months into our 5e sessions in 2014 to grok that the jav used str for damage and hit boost. Not an uncommon issue when coming from other editions.
    $endgroup$
    – KorvinStarmast
    1 hour ago













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    $begingroup$

    Javelins use Strength.



    Basically, Strength is the ability you use for calculating hit/damage, unless otherwise specified. For example, the Monk can use their Strength, or Dexterity, as they see fit:




    You can use Dexterity instead of Strength for the attack and damage rolls of your unarmed strikes and monk weapons.




    Source



    Or the finesse property, again allows you to use Strength, or Dex (the dagger, and darts have this property, for example):




    Finesse. When making an attack with a finesse weapon, you use your choice of your Strength or Dexterity modifier for the attack and damage rolls. You must use the same modifier for both rolls.




    Source



    The important thing to differentiate is that Ranged weapons use Dex, and Thrown weapons use Strength (unless they have the "Finesse" property, as explained above).






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      $begingroup$

      Javelins use Strength.



      Basically, Strength is the ability you use for calculating hit/damage, unless otherwise specified. For example, the Monk can use their Strength, or Dexterity, as they see fit:




      You can use Dexterity instead of Strength for the attack and damage rolls of your unarmed strikes and monk weapons.




      Source



      Or the finesse property, again allows you to use Strength, or Dex (the dagger, and darts have this property, for example):




      Finesse. When making an attack with a finesse weapon, you use your choice of your Strength or Dexterity modifier for the attack and damage rolls. You must use the same modifier for both rolls.




      Source



      The important thing to differentiate is that Ranged weapons use Dex, and Thrown weapons use Strength (unless they have the "Finesse" property, as explained above).






      share|improve this answer











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        $begingroup$

        Javelins use Strength.



        Basically, Strength is the ability you use for calculating hit/damage, unless otherwise specified. For example, the Monk can use their Strength, or Dexterity, as they see fit:




        You can use Dexterity instead of Strength for the attack and damage rolls of your unarmed strikes and monk weapons.




        Source



        Or the finesse property, again allows you to use Strength, or Dex (the dagger, and darts have this property, for example):




        Finesse. When making an attack with a finesse weapon, you use your choice of your Strength or Dexterity modifier for the attack and damage rolls. You must use the same modifier for both rolls.




        Source



        The important thing to differentiate is that Ranged weapons use Dex, and Thrown weapons use Strength (unless they have the "Finesse" property, as explained above).






        share|improve this answer











        $endgroup$



        Javelins use Strength.



        Basically, Strength is the ability you use for calculating hit/damage, unless otherwise specified. For example, the Monk can use their Strength, or Dexterity, as they see fit:




        You can use Dexterity instead of Strength for the attack and damage rolls of your unarmed strikes and monk weapons.




        Source



        Or the finesse property, again allows you to use Strength, or Dex (the dagger, and darts have this property, for example):




        Finesse. When making an attack with a finesse weapon, you use your choice of your Strength or Dexterity modifier for the attack and damage rolls. You must use the same modifier for both rolls.




        Source



        The important thing to differentiate is that Ranged weapons use Dex, and Thrown weapons use Strength (unless they have the "Finesse" property, as explained above).







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