Monsters and multiple attacks / actions


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OK, I'm a long time DnD player but newly introduced to 3.0 and Pathfinder. I am getting ready to run my first Pathfinder game and was wondering if monsters follow the same rule as characters for multiple attacks and having to use a full round action to use them all.

Example a 6th lvl Barb has 2 attacks +6/+1 and needs a full round action to use both.

A troll has a bite +8 and 2 claws +8, does he need to use a full round action to use them all or is it a standard action and he would still get a move action?

Thanks for any help.


bigkilla wrote:

OK, I'm a long time DnD player but newly introduced to 3.0 and Pathfinder. I am getting ready to run my first Pathfinder game and was wondering if monsters follow the same rule as characters for multiple attacks and having to use a full round action to use them all.

Example a 6th lvl Barb has 2 attacks +6/+1 and needs a full round action to use both.

A troll has a bite +8 and 2 claws +8, does he need to use a full round action to use them all or is it a standard action and he would still get a move action?

Thanks for any help.

Full action for the multiple attacks of a troll (and all other monsters)

Standard for just 1.

The trait Pounce is one of few exceptions, allowing a full attack at the end of a charge.

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Rathendar wrote:
bigkilla wrote:

OK, I'm a long time DnD player but newly introduced to 3.0 and Pathfinder. I am getting ready to run my first Pathfinder game and was wondering if monsters follow the same rule as characters for multiple attacks and having to use a full round action to use them all.

Example a 6th lvl Barb has 2 attacks +6/+1 and needs a full round action to use both.

A troll has a bite +8 and 2 claws +8, does he need to use a full round action to use them all or is it a standard action and he would still get a move action?

Thanks for any help.

Full action for the multiple attacks of a troll (and all other monsters)

Standard for just 1.

The trait Pounce is one of few exceptions, allowing a full attack at the end of a charge.

Thats what I thought but couldn't find rules stating so. Thanks for the answer.

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