Ranged Attack
Make this attack against a target within range, using a ranged weapon, a melee weapon with the thrown property, an improvised weapon, or a special material such as acid, alchemist's fire, or oil.
A target next to you is more difficult to hit. Walls, trees, and other obstacles can provide cover to a target.
Ammunition. Most ranged weapons have the ammunition property and require a container. Pick up spent ammunition. Crossbows and blowguns have the loading property. See rules on using a + 1 bow and/or +1 arrow and using poison on ammunition.
Alternative actions. Use the Help action to assist an ally attack a foe or use the Ready action to strategically delay your ranged attack.
Multiple attacks. The Extra Attack feature of certain classes allows you to make more than one ranged attack with the Attack action. (93) There are other ways to make multiple attacks.
Tactics to consider during a ranged attack:
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Communicate with allies during the attack.
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Move around if necessary.
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With an ally, flank an enemy.
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Sneak attack if you are a rogue.