Running the DM combat options has made combat far more interesting and I’ve really enjoyed them. I did up some simple tables for people that might want to use these in a very quick and easy way:
Shove a Creature
Conditions
Target must be no more than 1 size larger than the Attacker
Attacker must use one of it's Attack Actions to attempt
Contest
Attacker Athletics vs. Target Athletics/Acrobatics
Automatic Success if Target is incapacitated
Effects
Target is knocked prone or pushed 5 ft away
Climb onto a Bigger Creature
Conditions
Attacker must be 2 or more sizes smaller than Target
Attacker must use one of it's Attack Actions to attempt
Contest
Attacker Athletics/Acrobatics vs. Target Acrobatics
Effects
Attacker has Advantage on Attack Rolls vs. Target
Attacker is now aboard and moves with Target
*house rule removed
Target can use Action to dislodge with Athletics vs. Attacker Athletics/Acrobatics
Disarm
Conditions
Target must be holding an item that can be Disarmed
Attacker must use one of it's Attack Actions to attempt
Contest
Attacker Attack Roll vs. Target Athletics/Acrobatics
Attacker has Disadvantage if Target holding item with two or more hands
Target has Advantage if it is larger than Attacker
Target has Disadvantage if it is smaller than Attacker
Effects
Target Drops Item
Overrun
Conditions
Mover moves through a hostile Target's space
Mover must use Action or Bonus Action to attempt
Contest
Mover Athletics vs. Target Athletics
Mover has Advantage if it is larger than Target
Mover has Disadvantage if it is smaller than Target
Effects
Mover can move through Target's space once on this turn
Shove Aside
Conditions
Attacker uses Shove Action on Target
Contest
Attacker Athletics at Disadvantage vs. Target Athletics/Acrobatics
Effects
Attacker can move Target 5ft to a space within reach
Tumble
Conditions
Mover moves through a hostile Target's space
Mover must use Action or Bonus Action to attempt
Contest
Mover Acrobatics vs. Target Acrobatics
Effects
Mover can move through Target's space once on this turn
Running the DM combat options has made combat far more interesting and I’ve really enjoyed them. I did up some simple tables for people that might want to use these in a very quick and easy way:
Shove a Creature
Climb onto a Bigger Creature
Disarm
Overrun
Shove Aside
Tumble