Trip Attack (Melee)

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

Trip Attack (Melee) is a Battle Master Fighter class 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

At higher levels

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

Condition: Prone

 Prone

Duration: 1 turn

Weapon action DC  Strength saving throw

• 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.

 Prone, Unconscious

How to learn

Classes:

• Class level 3: Battle Master

Granted by feats: Martial Adept