| TheQuietOne |
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I am having trouble understanding the format for attacks in the monster manual, especially when I have to know how many attacks are in a full-attack action or in standard action.
It is fairly simple when there is only one number there, such as the Ghost with one corrupting touch +6 (I will ignore damage for know as I do understand that). However, what about the ghoul - bite +3 and 2 claws +3. Am I to understand that in a standard action a ghoul makes three attacks (bite/claw/claw at +3/+3/+3)? Or is that just a full-attack action. Or in a standard action it can make either one bite or two claw attacks or just one claw attack? And what about the Gibbering Mouther? On a full attack does it have 6 attacks at +7 each, with each success dealing 1d4 plus a chance to grab? Then if it manages to use its blood drain ability, is that 1d4+1 Con damage for each mouth?
It is also easy to understand when the manual has an or statement in it, such as the Giants where they have a weapon or a natural attack so you pick either one for your attack (or mix them if you can figure out the rules for that). And what about ones that have a comma between the attacks, such as a dragon.
I guess my confusion comes from the following types of listings:
(Number) Natural Attack - 2 claws
Natural Attack, Natural Attack - bite, claw
Natural Attack And Natural Attack - Bite and tail slap