Commander's Strike

Commander's Strike is a Battle Master Fighter Action. This combat manoeuvre allows the Fighter to expend an action, bonus action, and Superiority Dice to have an ally make a single melee weapon attack as a reaction on one of their subsequent turns.

Description

Direct an ally to strike a foe. The ally uses a reaction on their next turn to make a weapon attack.

Properties

Cost:

Action + Bonus action + Superiority Die

Details:

 Range: 9 m / 30 ft

Condition: Onus of Battle

 Onus of Battle

Duration: 3 turns

Affected entity can immediately use a Reaction to make a weapon attack.

How to learn

Classes:

• Class level 3: Battle Master Fighter

Granted by feats: Martial Adept

Granted by items:

• Ravengard's Scourger

Notes

• Commander's Strike Triggers  Extra Attack for the character using it.
  • The weapon attack given to an ally does not trigger extra attack, since it doesn't cost an Action.
• Best used on a character that can make strong weapon attacks, such as a Paladin or a Rogue.