Hey @mikemearls & @JeremyECrawford with the spell Shadow Blade in XGtE, do you still add your ability modifier to the damage as you would a regular weapon?

— Simon Filler (@S1lverRavens) January 3, 2018

Shadow blade creates a melee weapon. When you attack with it, you make a melee weapon attack. Melee weapon attacks use your Strength modifier, unless a rule tells you otherwise. See "Attack Rolls" (PH, 194). #DnD https://t.co/mcKWbeoIQK

— Jeremy Crawford (@JeremyECrawford) January 3, 2018

Thanks Jeremy! You’re a rather awesome individual for all the work you do and for responding to a fan so quickly! Many thanks and keep doing an amazing job! My pleasure! Keep in mind that because the shadow blade has the finesse property, you could use Dexterity instead of Strength.

— Jeremy Crawford (@JeremyECrawford) January 3, 2018