Sneak attack rules clarification?

[Eonas]

Does a rogue who meets prereqs to make a sneak attack against an enemy do sneak attack damage whether or not his attack hits?

[Killer Angel]

I'm sorry, but you still have to hit. :smallwink:

It would be a nice house rule, though... :smallbiggrin:

[dascarletm]

You have to hit to deal the damage.

Just to clarify you're talking about something like this:

Rogue flanking opponent with AC 22.

Sneak attacks with dagger (1d4+1+Sneak Attack Damage[2d6]). To hit he rolls with his modifiers a 19, and you're asking if he deals 2d6 damage even though he missed?
He doesn't

[Eonas]

Thanks to you both!

[gorfnab]

This may be of use to you:
Rules of the Game: All About Sneak Attacks (Part One) (http://www.wizards.com/default.asp?x=dnd/rg/20040217a)
Rules of the Game: All About Sneak Attacks (Part Two) (http://www.wizards.com/default.asp?x=dnd/rg/20040224a)
Rules of the Game: All About Sneak Attacks (Part Three) (http://www.wizards.com/default.asp?x=dnd/rg/20040302a)
Rules of the Game: All About Sneak Attacks (Part Four) (http://www.wizards.com/default.asp?x=dnd/rg/20040309a)