D&D 5E Extra Attacks with Dwarven Thrower?

[Gwarok]

Just wondering if a character with more than one attack per round can throw a dwarven thrower multiple times. The description says that it returns to the users hand "immediately" after the attack which leads me to think you can, but also seems kinda weird. Any rulings on this?

 

[Coroc]

Just wondering if a character with more than one attack per round can throw a dwarven thrower multiple times. The description says that it returns to the users hand "immediately" after the attack which leads me to think you can, but also seems kinda weird. Any rulings on this?

If you got 2 or three attacks with throwing weapons then it is the same (you hold them in an offhand and then switch them to the main hand for throwing, that is not the same as drawing a different weapon atm I don't know if that's raw but I totally would allow it). Dwarven thrower is like a magic boomerang so yes it allows for multiattacks and as you said it returns immediately that means in zero time.

For the lols if you are DM give a dwarf Thrower from time to time. It seems to be a dwarven thrower but in a real combat situation it instead stays where it is and throws the dwarf at the enemy

 

[Oofta]

I rule the same a Coroc. Any weapon that magically returns returns instantly after hitting allowing for multiple attacks.

IMHO it would have to explicitly state that it could only be thrown once per turn for it to not work that way.

 

[Gwarok]

Good to know, thanks! Soon entering my campaign is a 12th Dwarven Fighter with this item and Sharpshooter

 

[jaelis]

As you note, it says "immediately." I would take that at face value

 

[Warmaster Horus]

Good to know, thanks! Soon entering my campaign is a 12th Dwarven Fighter with this item and Sharpshooter

Can't use Sharpshooter with a thrown hammer as it is not a Ranged Weapon, but rather a Melee weapon with the thrown quality.

 

[BookBarbarian]

I agree. I think that is the intent.

Curiously the Hammer of Thunderbolts which can also be thrown lacks the returning text in it's description. I've always wondered if that was an oversight, or if the designers really want you to go and pick it up after you throw it.

 

[Caliban]

Can't use Sharpshooter with a thrown hammer as it is not a Ranged Weapon, but rather a Melee weapon with the thrown quality.

Well.... you are making a ranged weapon attack with it when you throw it, so you could argue that the first two bullet points apply. (Using the same logic that allows a hand crossbow to count as a "one handed weapon" when using the Crossbow Expert feat. i.e. The axe is a weapon and you are making a ranged attack with it. )

Thrown

If a weapon has the thrown property, you can throw the weapon to make a ranged Attack. If the weapon is a melee weapon, you use the same ability modifier for that Attack roll and damage roll that you would use for a melee Attack with the weapon. For example, if you throw a Handaxe, you use your Strength, but if you throw a Dagger, you can use either your Strength or your Dexterity, since the Dagger has the finesse property.

The -5/+10 bit wouldn't apply, as that specifically requires a ranged weapon.

 

[Sorcerers Apprentice]

You wouldn't want to use -5/+10 with a dwarven thrower very often anyway, the base damage is so high that you lose more damage than you gain if the -5 makes you miss.

 

[Harzel]

Well.... you are making a ranged weapon attack with it when you throw it, so you could argue that the first two bullet points apply. (Using the same logic that allows a hand crossbow to count as a "one handed weapon" when using the Crossbow Expert feat. i.e. The axe is a weapon and you are making a ranged attack with it. )



The -5/+10 bit wouldn't apply, as that specifically requires a ranged weapon.

Well, but the text before the bullet points says

You have mastered ranged weapons and can make shots that others find impossible. You gain the following benefits:

So definitely rule in favor of maximum fun for your table, but as far as RAW goes, it seems clear that the intended parsing of "ranged weapon attack" is "(ranged weapon) attack" not "ranged (weapon attack)".