This question may seem ridiculous and the answer may be obvious but my group disagreed with my handling of the situation so no I turn to you wisemen of all things Pathfinder.
Well here it goes: If a creature (or PC) has more than one attack (with the full attack action) can he use the different attacks against different targets or must he attack the same being with all attacks?
We had a medium dragon with 5 attacks (1 bite, 2 claws,and 2 wings) that was able to attack 3 PC's. He attacked 2 of them with a claw and wing each and a bite against the third. I assume I see the plain logic to this but your input will help. Well it will either help prove me right or confuse me more.
I await! Thanks in advance.
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You can attack any number of enemies with a full attack as long as you have multiple attacks to hit each of them, just as long as you are threatening them that is.
Though I do believe you provoke attacks of opportunity if you turn and reveal a point past your flank, i.e. the rear 179 degrees of your back.
You can attack any number of enemies with a full attack as long as you have multiple attacks to hit each of them, just as long as you are threatening them that is.
Though I do believe you provoke attacks of opportunity if you turn and reveal a point past your flank, i.e. the rear 179 degrees of your back.
There is no facing.
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Not only can you attack multiple opponents with multiple attacks, you can even take your 5 foot step between attacks.
So, say your BAB is +11/+6/+1, and you are fighting 2 orcs (O) that are 10 feet apart, with you (the X) between them like this:
OX_O
You can kill Orc 1 with your +11 attack, take a 5 foot step to Orc 2, and hit it with (or at least swing at it) with +6 and +1.
D_XO
(D for dead orc)
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How does that work for a TWF at level 2? Can I still use full round attacks versus multiple opponents? Or is the extra off hand only versus the same target?
You can TWF at level 1 if you like! Just take the feat and have 15 dex!
Given you use the full attack action you can make your off-hand attack on any enemy in range, even as noted above you can take a 5 foot step in between attacks.
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How does that work for a TWF at level 2? Can I still use full round attacks versus multiple opponents? Or is the extra off hand only versus the same target?You can TWF at level 1 if you like! Just take the feat and have 15 dex!
Given you use the full attack action you can make your off-hand attack on any enemy in range, even as noted above you can take a 5 foot step in between attacks.
That's friggen awesome, thanks!
And I have been TWF since level 1 :)
Don't forget to pick up double slice ;)
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Also, remember you don't have to announce beforehand what you are doing with each attack or even if you are full attacking or not.
You can make your first attack and then decide after seeing the result (i.e. if the opponent drops) to take a move action or continuing the full attack (taking a 5' step or not, as you see fit).
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Also, remember you don't have to announce beforehand what you are doing with each attack or even if you are full attacking or not.
You can make your first attack and then decide after seeing the result (i.e. if the opponent drops) to take a move action or continuing the full attack (taking a 5' step or not, as you see fit).
but if you are 2 weapon fighting you have th take the negative to hit for twf with the first attack, or you forfeit the option to twf for the round
Totally legitimate there.
Of course, typically a dragon would be smart enough to pour it's attacks into a single PC until it dropped one so he would have less combat potential being pumped onto him, but that's a tactical decision, not a rule.
On the other hand, typically a dragon would be arrogant not to do it.
You don't imply that those hairless apes are a threat? They'll die soon enough - first order of business is to hurt each and every one of the little buggers to make them realise they shouldn't have messed with draconic power!
Hey I wanted to thank all of you who replied for your insight and thoughts. I have enjoyed reading them and agree with you all...well about 97% anyway. I hope you all have a great week and again thank you.
Hey guys, does this rule also applies to ranged weapons?
I mean, can i attack multiple foes with a ranged weapon, as long as i have available attacks?
Hey guys, does this rule also applies to ranged weapons?
I mean, can i attack multiple foes with a ranged weapon, as long as i have available attacks?
Yes, you conceivably threaten everyone you can see/is in range, so pour your arrows/shurikens/bolts/ballista rounds into whomever you wish/in whatever order fancies your suit.
Why the 2 year old thread necro?
Probably people finding threads in searches and not noticing the date.
Also: nobody seems to have actually cited the relevant rules, so here we go:
Full Attack: "You do not need to specify the targets of your attacks ahead of time. You can see how the earlier attacks turn out before assigning the later ones. The only movement you can take during a full attack is a 5-foot step. You may take the step before, after, or between your attacks."