I'm thinking about playing a fallen samurai in a D&D 5e campaign.
If the character multiclasses into rogue, can the Samurai fighter's Fighting Spirit feature be used to trigger the rogue feature Sneak Attack?
[RPG] use the Samurai fighter’s Fighting Spirit feature to make a Sneak Attack if I am also multiclassed into rogue
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Best Answer
Yes. Fighting Spirit gives you advantage, letting you Sneak Attack.
The Rogue's Sneak Attack feature says:
Since the Samurai fighter's Fighting Spirit feature (XGtE, p. 31) gives you advantage on the attack roll, it will allow you to add Sneak Attack damage, as long as you're using a finesse or ranged weapon.
Fighting Spirit specifies weapon attack rolls, but doesn't restrict itself to melee weapons - this works just as well with a bow as a shortsword.