Does "Adjacent" include your own space


Rules Questions


I posted this question amongst others last night concerning Overruns, but no one wants to tackle them yet (http://paizo.com/threads/rzs2uzfo?Overrun-Vicious-Strike-and-other-Feats#1 ). But I'm hoping that someone will chime in on at least this question.

Can I use the Vicious Stomp feat in conjunction with an overrun (assuming success +5CMD)? Someone is telling me that the AOO gained by VS won't trigger because the target is falling prone in your same square instead of an "adjacent" one, as the feat requires. However, in the Core rulebook under Combat: Melee Attack, it says, "With a normal melee weapon, you can strike any opponent WITHIN 5 feet. (Opponents within 5 feet are considered adjacent to you.)" I think that says that anything or any square from 0' to 5' of me is adjacent to me. Why wouldn't you be able to stomp on something that falls literally at your feet?

Vicious Stomp: Benefit: Whenever an opponent falls prone adjacent to you, that opponent provokes an attack of opportunity from you. This attack must be an unarmed strike.

Thanks. And if you get the chance look at some of my other questions and opinions on an overview of the overrun maneuver at the above-mentioned link and let me know if you agree or how I'm wrong.


In the above case (and most others) it counts. In this instance, the intent is clear that the target must be within stomping distance. Only in cases where it didn't make sense, such as an ability stating that you move to an adjacent square (in which case staying in your own square wouldn't be moving to one), or the ability hinted at some minimum attack distance, would you read it as not being inclusive. It's similar to how a caster is considered their own ally in almost all cases (unless it wouldn't make sense per the ability).


Thanks for the quick response. That is what I thought, but wanted to make sure. The Vicious Stomp feat is specifically called out for use with the Trip maneuver, but it seems like it would be even more suited to an overrun or bull rush.

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