[RPG] If I make a ranged attack at a paralyzed creature within 5 feet of me, do I have advantage on the roll

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If I cast guiding bolt at a paralyzed creature while standing within 5 feet of it (so it counts as a critical hit), do I have advantage on the roll?

The rule on "Ranged Attacks in Close Combat" says (PHB, p. 195; emphasis mine):

When you make a ranged attack […], you have disadvantage on the attack roll if you are within 5 feet of a hostile creature who you can see and who isn't incapacitated.

Therefore, since the creature is incapacitated, I will not have disadvantage on the attack despite being within 5 feet of the enemy.

In fact, I should be rolling with advantage since I'm hitting a paralyzed foe, as stated in the rules for the paralyzed condition (PHB, p. 291; emphasis mine):

  • A paralyzed creature is incapacitated (see the condition) and can’t move or speak.
  • The creature automatically fails Strength and Dexterity saving throws.
  • Attack rolls against the creature have advantage.
  • Any attack that hits the creature is a critical hit if the attacker is within 5 feet of the creature.

Am I correctly understanding the rules here?

Best Answer

You have advantage.

The rules for ranged attacks in close combat state:

Aiming a ranged attack is more difficult when a foe is next to you. When you make a ranged attack with a weapon, a spell, or some other means, you have disadvantage on the attack roll if you are within 5 feet of a hostile creature who can see you and who isn't incapacitated.

Since a paralyzed creature is incapacitated, the above rule does not apply, so your ranged attack will be at advantage, even from 5 feet away (unless there's also a different enemy 5 feet away from you who isn’t incapacitated).

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