Can a Turned Undead Make AoOs?


Rules Questions


If the cleric turns an undead right before moving to provoke an AoO, can the undead take the attack? It doesn't prevent the undead from fleeing, and:

Turn Undead wrote:
cause all undead within 30 feet of you to flee, as if panicked.

This makes me think that the fleeing part of Panicked is the only part that affects undead, and they are otherwise free to act.

With that in mind, a followup question: If the only effect of Panicked they take on is the "must flee" part, does that mean they don't take the -2s for Shaken?

Liberty's Edge

Panicked:
A panicked creature must drop anything it holds and flee at top speed from the source of its fear, as well as any other dangers it encounters, along a random path. It can't take any other actions. In addition, the creature takes a –2 penalty on all saving throws, skill checks, and ability checks. If cornered, a panicked creature cowers and does not attack, typically using the total defense action in combat. A panicked creature can use special abilities, including spells, to flee; indeed, the creature must use such means if they are the only way to escape.

Both of the bold passages above indicate that a panicked creature will not attack, even if pressed. While AOO are not specifically called out, it makes the most sense that they would not take an AOO

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