Offhand Attack (Melee)

Offhand Attack (Melee) is a Bonus Action that allows the user to make a melee attack with the weapon equipped in their offhand. This ability is only available while wielding two melee weapons ('dual wielding').

See also: Offhand Attack (Ranged), for attacks with ranged weapons equipped in the offhand.

Description

Make a melee attack with your off-hand weapon.

Properties

Bonus Action

• Attack Roll
• Damage determined by equipped Weapon
• Range: 1.5 m / 5 ft

Notes

Unlike Main Hand Attack, the damage of Offhand Attack (Melee) does not receive a bonus from the user's Ability Modifier unless they have the Two Weapon Fighting Style.