Can you take iterative attacks out of order?


Rules Questions


If I have a high enough BAB, can I take the attacks out of order?

For example, I have +6/+1, and my opponent has a high AC, but low CMD. Can I use my lower +1 attack first to trip, then use my higher +6 attack to go for a damaging hit?

It also works for the cinematic imagery. Like in the movies (especially martial arts movies), they block or parry most of the initial attacks, but then the last attack gets through for the damage/kill.


No. Iteratives must be taken from highest to lowest.

EDIT:

PRD on Full Attack action wrote:
If you get multiple attacks because your base attack bonus is high enough, you must make the attacks in order from highest bonus to lowest. If you are using two weapons, you can strike with either weapon first. If you are using a double weapon, you can strike with either part of the weapon first.


Thank you, much appreciated!

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