Opportunity Attack

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Opportunity Attack or Attack of Opportunity is a common Reaction. This ability allows a creature to make a melee Attack roll against enemies when they move out of the creature's melee range.

Description

Automatically attack an enemy moving out of your reach.

Properties

Cost:
Reaction
Damage:
Normal weapon damage
Details:
Range: Normal weapon range


Notes

  • The   Disengage Action allows creatures to avoid provoking opportunity attacks.
  • The   Polearm Master feat allows an opportunity attack when creatures walk into reach if using polearms.
  • Creatures cannot make opportunity attacks when:
    • Wielding only ranged weapons.
    • Having Conditions that prevent the use of Reactions, such as   Prone,   Incapacitated, or   Sleeping.