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{{hatnote|For the weapon action granted by [[Belm]] and [[The Dancing Breeze]], see [[Whirlwind Attack (Weapon Action)]].}}
{{hatnote|For the weapon action granted by [[Belm]] and [[The Dancing Breeze]], see [[Whirlwind Attack (Weapon Action)]].}}
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| summary = '''Whirlwind Attack''' is a {{Class|Hunter}} Class Action. This ability allows Hunters to attack an aoe radius with their melee attack rather than a single target.  
| summary = '''Whirlwind Attack''' is a [[Hunter]] Ranger class action. This ability allows Hunters to attack an aoe radius with their melee attack rather than a single target.  
| description = Strike out at all nearby foes, making separate {{Attack Roll}}s against each target.
| description = Strike out at all nearby foes, making separate {{Attack Roll}}s against each target.
| image = Whirlwind Attack.webp
| image = Whirlwind Attack.webp
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| range ft =  
| range ft =  
| aoe = sphere
| aoe = sphere
| aoe m = 3
| aoe m = 2.2
| aoe ft = 10
| aoe ft = 7.2
| save =  
| save =  
| attack roll = yes
| attack roll = yes
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| class learns at level 11 = Hunter
| class learns at level 11 = Hunter
| granted by feats =  
| granted by feats =  
| notes = * This is used essentially in place of a normal melee attack. It can't hit party members, but it will hit other friendly NPCs. Otherwise, there is no drawback to using this over a normal melee attack.
| notes =  
* This is used essentially in place of a normal melee attack. It can't hit party members, but it will hit other friendly NPCs. Otherwise, there is no drawback to using this over a normal melee attack.
* The radius is 2.2 m while the corrsponding ranged attack [[Volley]] has the range of 3 m.
* [[Extra Reach]] does not increase the radius of Whirlwind.
* Some properties of items are applied to every creature which is hit but some are applied only to a single creature.
** There does not seem to be a ''simple'' rule which is hit if only a single creature is hit.
** It is not obvious which properties apply to every and which only to a single creature.
** A list of some useful properties which are applied to every hit enemy:
*** {{MdRarityItem|Amulet of Bhaal}}: Bleed
*** {{MdRarityItem|Bloodthirst}}: Piercing vulnerability
*** {{MdRarityItem|Braindrain Gloves}}: Mental Fatigue
*** [[Coatings]] excluding all toxins, Oil of Diminution (only Reduced, -1 Weapon Enchantment still applies to every roll), and Oil of Bane
*** {{Cond|Encrusted with Frost}}
*** {{MdRarityItem|Gloves of Baneful Striking}}: 1d4 penalty to saving throws
*** {{MdRarityItem|Gloves of Power}}: Bane
*** {{MdRarityItem|Helmet of Arcane Acuity}}: Arcane Acuity
*** {{MdRarityItem|Jagged Spear}}: disadvantage on Constitution saves
*** {{MdRarityItem|Loviatar's Scourge}}: AoE Necrotic damage
*** {{MdRarityItem|Punch-Drunk Bastard}}: AoE Thunder damage
*** {{Cond|Radiating Orb}}
*** {{MdRarityItem|Ring of Spiteful Thunder}}: Daze
*** {{MdRarityItem|Shattered Flail}}: healing
*** [[Sussur]] weapons: Silence
*** {{MdRarityItem|Sword of Chaos}}: healing
*** {{MdRarityItem|The Skinburster}}: Force Conduit
*** {{MdRarityItem|Vision of the Absolute}}: Blind
*** {{MdRarityItem|Trident of the Waves}}: Wet
** A list of some useful properties which are applied only to a single creature:
*** The following [[Coatings]]: All toxins, Oil of Diminution (only Reduced, -1 Weapon Enchantment still applies to every roll), and  Oil of Bane
*** {{MdRarityItem|Hat of Fire Acuity}}: Arcane Acuity
*** {{MdRarityItem|Hat of Storm Scion's Power}}: Arcane Acuity
*** {{MdRarityItem|Nature's Snare}}: Ensnare
*** {{Cond|Reverberation}}
*** {{MdRarityItem|Ritual Axe}}: Bane
*** {{MdRarityItem|Snowburst Ring}}: Ice surface
*** {{MdRarityItem|Staff of the Ram}}: Stun
}}
}}
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Latest revision as of 21:38, 19 November 2024

For the weapon action granted by Belm and The Dancing Breeze, see Whirlwind Attack (Weapon Action).
Whirlwind Attack.webp

Whirlwind Attack is a Hunter Ranger class action. This ability allows Hunters to attack an aoe radius with their melee attack rather than a single target.

Description

Strike out at all nearby foes, making separate Attack rolls against each target.

Properties

Cost
Action
Damage
Normal weapon damage
Details
Attack roll
AoE: 2.2 m / 7.2 ft (Radius)

How to learn

Classes:

Notes