Cleave

Cleave is a weapon action available to characters proficient in and wielding a battleaxe, halberd, greataxe, or greatsword in their main hand.

Description

Swing your weapon in a large arc to attack up to 3 enemies at once. They each take half the damage your weapon usually deals.

Properties

Damage

1/2 Normal weapon damage

Details

Attack roll

 Melee: 1.5 m / 5  ft

Recharge: Short rest

How to learn

Granted by wielding the following weapon types with proficiency:

•  Battleaxes
•  Halberds
•  Greataxes
•  Greatswords

Notes

• Cleave only reduces the damage from your weapon damage dice and your Strength modifier. Flat damage bonus effects such as from Great Weapon Master or Rage are not reduced.
• If there are more than 3 enemies in the attack area, this action targets the 3 closest enemies.
• Cleave does not hit friendly targets.