Single Attack Action clarification


Rules Questions


What is the difference between a Single Attack Action, and a Stand Action used to attack? or is there a difference?

A found a feat recently that allows for 2 attacks inside a single attack action, so I want to know does this mean in a normal combat encounter, could I use a move action to move to my opponent, then use my standard action to use a single attack action, and get my two attacks, as per that feat?

I realize this is likely a very simple answer, but before I commit to a build I want to be sure I understand the feats being used.

Twin Fang Strike:
Benefit: While using Twin Fang Style, when you take an attack action while wielding two daggers or two kama, you can strike with both your primary and off-hand weapons. If you do so, both attacks take a –4 penalty and you apply precision damage and effects that occur when you hit only once, even if you hit with both attacks.


Pathfinder Maps Subscriber
Rylden wrote:
... a Stand Action used to attack?

I assume you mean "a Standard Action used to attack".

See this thread and others like it.

Dark Archive

Yes, that is how I understand the feat. You will be allowed to 2 attacks during a standard action. However, I would recommend confirming with your GM.


the attack action is a standard action which allows you to make an attack.


Pathfinder Roleplaying Game Superscriber; Pathfinder Starfinder Roleplaying Game Subscriber
Rylden wrote:
What is the difference between a single Attack Action, and a Standard Action used to attack? Or is there a difference?

Nope, no real difference between the two. Seems you're understanding it just fine.

You could use Twin Fang Strike after a move action made to reach your opponent (a move action, followed by a standard action). However, you could not use it while charging, during a full attack, as an attack of opportunity, or as part of another feat that monopolizes your actions (such as Spring Attack, Vital Strike, etc.)


Awesome thanks!

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