Cleave

Cleave is a weapon action available to characters proficient in and wielding a battleaxe, greataxe, greatsword, or halberd in their main hand.

Description

Swing your weapon in a large arc to attack up to 3 enemies at once. They each take half the damage your weapon usually deals.

Properties

Cost

 Action

Damage:

1/2 Normal weapon damage

Details

 Melee Weapon Attack Roll

 AoE: 2 m (7 ft) Cone

 Targets: Up to 3 non-allied creatures or objects in the cone

 Recharge: Short rest

Must be proficient with weapon

Technical details

UID

Zone_Cleave

Spell flags

IsDefaultWeaponAction, IsHarmful

How to learn

Granted by wielding the following weapon types with proficiency:

•  Battleaxes
•  Greataxes
•  Greatswords
•  Halberds

Notes

• Flat damage bonus effects such as from Great Weapon Master or Rage are not reduced by Cleave.