Questions regarding mounted combat


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Hi there! Pretty easy questions but can't seem to find the source or the answer.

1. If you are attacked and hit while being in a mount. What happens? From what I can gather online you have to made a ride check. Is this correct and at what DC?

2.Can you only attack if your mount has moved? I can only find rules which speak of double movement or more.


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1. The DC to "stay in saddle" after being hit is 5. It doesn't really say anything other than that and in most cases can be ignored due to high ride checks. (CRB 103-104)

2. The rules surrounding this are horribly worded. No, you do not have to move. (CRB 202)

Melee: You can attack, then move.
You can move, than attack.
You can 5' step and make a full attack.
You can full attack, than take a 5' step.

Ranged: You can attack, then move.
You can move, than attack.
You can 5' step and make a full attack.
You can full attack, than take a 5' step.
You can Move (-0) Double Move (-4) or Quadrupedal Move (-8) and make single or full attacks by adding the proper modifier to all attacks. These attack rolls are made at the halfway point of your movement.


Thanks for clearing that up!

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