Goading Attack (Melee)

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

Goading Attack (Melee) is a Battle Master weapon action. This combat manoeuvre allows the Battle Master to taunt another creature into attack it while doing a bit of extra damage.

Description

Goad an enemy into attacking only you. It gains  Disadvantage on attack rolls against anyone but you.^{[See: Bugs]}

Properties

Cost

 Action

Cost on hit

 Superiority Die

Damage:

Normal weapon damage

+ Superiority Die

Details

 Melee Weapon Attack Roll

 WIS Save (Weapon action DC)

 Range: Normal weapon range

At higher levels

At level 10 with  Improved Combat Superiority the damage bonus increases from 1d8 to 1d10.

Technical details

UID

Target_GoadingAttack

Spell flags

IsHarmful, IsMelee

Condition: Goaded

 Goaded

Duration: 1 turn

 WIS Save (Weapon action DC)

• Must attack the goading creature, if possible.
•  Disadvantage on Attack Rolls against targets other than the spellcaster.

How to learn

Classes:

• Class level 3: Battle Master

Granted by features:

•  Martial Adept

Bugs

• The target has  Disadvantage on all attacks, even against the goading attacker.