In Xanathar's Guide to Everything under the Bard College of Swords Blade Flourish feature (page 15) it says "Whenever you make an attack action…". Was this meant for strictly melee attacks or can Blade Flourish be used with ranged attacks?
[RPG] Can blade flourish be used with ranged attacks
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Best Answer
Yes! Blade Flourish can be used with Ranged Attacks.
The text is very specific that it only requires a weapon attack (not a melee weapon attack or even an attack with a sword).
Additionally, Jeremy Crawford specifically states:
Source: https://www.sageadvice.eu/2018/02/17/college-of-swords-blade-flourish-intentionally-requires-a-weapon-attack/
While you can use the sword flourish with ranged attacks, other features in the class (like Fighting Style) do not work with ranged attacks.