Slashing Grace and Spell Combat

[Andrew Roberts]

I feel you have it correct, but just need to clarify a bit to make sure. When cast a spell and are Spellstriking and not using Spell Combat that round, you would be able to get dex to damage from Slashing Grace for the weapon damage. If you used Spell Combat that round, however, you cannot benefit from the Slashing Grace feat as it counts as wielding a weapon in that hand for the purposes of Slashing Grace.

I will say the easy way around this is to use the Dervish Dance feat, which allows you to use Spell Combat and still get Dex to Damage, although it restricts you to using scimitars to do so.

(I will also point out that Dex to Damage feats with regards to Spell Combat are extremely inconsistent between each other)

Revelant FAQ on this issue

Campaign Clarifications Document (Talks about Dervish Dance)