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[D&D5E] Small Question on Bonus Damage

I have a weapon that does 1d8 slashing and 1d6 fire damage, and another thing that gives me +2 to my damage rolls. My question is, where do I apply that +2? Rather, would that +2 go to my Slashing damage, or my Fire damage, or would it be +2 for both?
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The weapon description should tell you. If this is a homebrew item, then you should ask your GM. Normally, a weapons damage bonus applies to its base damage only unless the item description says otherwise.
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Gauss
Forum Champion
What is the ability that gives you +2 to damage rolls? 
In this case, it is Hexblade Curse, providing damage equal to my PB (2 in this case)
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Gauss
Forum Champion
Generally the interpretation is to select the type of damage you want to add the +2 to. The basis for that is 1d8 slashing + 1d6 fire is one roll.   So in this case it could be +2 slashing or +1d6 fire, your choice.  However, if you are attacking with something that provides multiple separate damage rolls (such as Eldritch Blast) then it applies +2 to each damage roll. Ultimately it is up to DM interpretation.  Note: This is off-topic for Roll20. I would consider asking D&D related questions on the D&D Discord server .