On a critical hit where for example you roll 2 d4 instead of 1. Do you add your ability modifier twice (one for each roll) or just add it once to the total of the two rolls?
[RPG] Do ability modifiers get added to each roll when achieving a critical hit?
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Best Answer
No
From PHB p. 196 (emphasis mine),
In short, you roll double the number of dice for a crit. However, the static modifiers are only added once.
This also extends to added damage on attacks. The extra dice from a Rogue's sneak attack, Fighter's maneuver dice, or a Paladin's smite (as well as numerous other features) all get doubled.
The static bonuses from Dex, Str, or feats like Sharpshooter (and the like) are only added once.