

("Every weapon is classified as either melee or ranged." Basic Rules, p.45) Since the rules for combat specify what you do with a ranged weapon, a ranged weapon without the thrown or ammunition property would not be considered an improvised weapon it would be a ranged weapon. This is incorrect - what makes a weapon a ranged weapon is being classified as a ranged weapon. So, my question is simple: if I take the Sharpshooter feat, can I apply the -5 to my attack roll with the Net in order to add +10 to the damage with the Net?

That seems to say that it deals 0 damage. The weapon table merely shows a - for damage for the Net. In fact, that note doesn't even mention damage or lack thereof. Now, I looked at the Special note for the Net and it doesn't say the Net cannot deal damage. That benefit says that you can take -5 to your attack rolls with a ranged weapon and add +10 to the damage. However, I am wondering about the second benefit of Sharpshooter. The Sharpshooter feat allows you to attack at long range without disadvantage, which is great for a Net wielder.

Instead, you attack with it at disadvantage for the chance of getting a Large or smaller creature restrained for a turn or two. So, the Net does not normally do any damage. I was looking at options for a Net fighter and I came upon something that I thought I should ask about.
