Trip Attack (Melee)

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

Trip Attack (Melee) is a Battle Master fighter weapon action. This combat manoeuvre allows the Battle Master 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

Details

 Melee Weapon Attack Roll (On Miss: Does not spend  Superiority Dice.)

 STR Save

 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_TripAttack

Spell flags

IsHarmful, IsMelee

Condition: Prone

 Prone

Duration: 1 turn

 STR Save (Weapon action DC)

• The affected creature cannot 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 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.

How to learn

Classes:

• Class level 3: Battle Master

Granted by features:

•  Martial Adept