Menacing Attack (Melee)

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

Menacing Attack (Melee) is a  Battle Master Action. This combat manoeuvre allows the Fighter to deal damage to enemies with Melee Weapons and possibly Frighten them.

Description

Spend a superiority die to deal Weapon Damage + 1d8 Physical damage and possibly  Frighten the target.

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.)

 Range: Normal weapon range

Condition: Frightened

 Frightened

Duration: 2 turns

Weapon action DC  Wisdom saving throw

• Cannot move. Frightened entities also have Disadvantage on Ability checks and Attack rolls.

Frightened

How to learn

Classes:

• Class level 3: Battle Master

Granted by feats: Martial Adept Other ways to learn:

Granted By the Following Items:

- Bonespike Helmet (Once Per Turn)