Trip Attack (Melee)

Trip Attack redirects here. For the ranged version, see, see Trip Attack (Ranged).

Trip Attack (Melee) is a Battle Master Fighter Action. This combat manoeuvre allows the Fighter to deal damage to enemies with Melee Weapons and possibly knock them Prone.

Description

A powerful attack that possibly knocks the target  Prone.

The target can't be Huge in size.

Properties

Cost

Action

Cost on hit

Superiority Die

Damage

Normal weapon damage

+ Superiority Die Weapon damage

Details

Attack roll (On Miss: Does not spend Superiority Dice.)

STR Save

 Range: Normal weapon range

Recharge: Per turn

Condition: prone

 Prone

Duration: 1 turn

Weapon action DC  Strength saving throw

• Can't move or take Actions, Bonus actions, or Reactions, and has Disadvantage on Strength and Dexterity saving throws.
• Attacks against a Prone creature have Advantage if they're made within 3 m / 10 ft of the creature.
• A Prone creature must spend half its Movement Speed to stand up.
  • A character with the Athlete feat spends only 1.5 m / 5 ft of Movement Speed to stand up.

Prone, Unconscious

How to learn

Classes:

• Class level 3: Battle Master Fighter

Granted by feats: Martial Adept