#source-PlayerHandbook 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.