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"Menacing Attack" redirects here. For the ranged version, see, see Menacing Attack (Ranged).
Menacing 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 Frighten them.
Description
Spend a superiority die to deal Weapon Damage + 1d8 Physical damage and possibly 
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.)
WIS Save
Range: Normal weapon range
Condition: Frightened
Duration: 2 turns
Weapon action DC Wisdom saving throw
- Cannot move. Frightened entities also have
Disadvantage on 
Ability checks and Attack rolls.
How to learn
Notes[edit | edit source]
- Bonespike Helmet provides a per-turn use of this attack.