Trip Attack (Melee)

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Trip Attack (Melee) is a Battle Master Fighter 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.

On Miss: Does not spend Superiority Dice.

The target can't be Huge in size.

Properties

Cost:

Action + Superiority Die

Damage:

Weapon Physical +

1d8 (1~8)  Physical

Details:

Attack Roll

Range: Normal Weapon Range

At Higher Levels

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

Variants

• Trip Attack (Melee)
• Trip Attack (Ranged)

Condition: prone

Prone

Duration: 1 turn Strength Save

• Can't 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 they're made within 3 m / 10 ft of the creature.
• A Prone creature must spend half its Movement Speed to stand up.

How to Learn

Classes:

• Class Level 3: Battle Master Fighter

Granted by the Feats: Martial Adept