As Sposta has pointed out, there are a selection of actions in combat that all creatures can take, even monsters. This includes shoving, but also actions such dodge, dash, disengage, help and grapple.
As Sposta has pointed out, there are a selection of actions in combat that all creatures can take, even monsters. This includes shoving, but also actions such dodge, dash, disengage, help and grapple.
I agree within reason, if the creature has an IQ sufficient to the strategy involved.
As Sposta has pointed out, there are a selection of actions in combat that all creatures can take, even monsters. This includes shoving, but also actions such dodge, dash, disengage, help and grapple.
I agree within reason, if the creature has an IQ sufficient to the strategy involved.
My dog is smart enough to knock over his brother to get the upper hand when they play. Playing like that is how puppies naturally learn to defend themselves. It’s their instinct. He’s smart enough to dodge, dash, disengage, help and grapple too. I know because two of my dogs cornered a groundhog in my yard two weeks ago and they most definitely granted each other advantage on their attacks. If IRL dogs can do it at a D&D Intelligence of 3....
I understand that they were looking to spice up monsters in any and every way they can.
I just find it weird that a CR 1 deinonychus (med sized monster) has a chance of knocking you prone.
But getting hit by a huge demon lord like Orcus does not.
It's more a reflection of standard tactics of a creature, not a matter of whether or not Orcus can knock you prone. I'm sure he can.
Orcus can shove.
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As Sposta has pointed out, there are a selection of actions in combat that all creatures can take, even monsters. This includes shoving, but also actions such dodge, dash, disengage, help and grapple.
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Interesting, I didn't realize that.
I agree within reason, if the creature has an IQ sufficient to the strategy involved.
My dog is smart enough to knock over his brother to get the upper hand when they play. Playing like that is how puppies naturally learn to defend themselves. It’s their instinct. He’s smart enough to dodge, dash, disengage, help and grapple too. I know because two of my dogs cornered a groundhog in my yard two weeks ago and they most definitely granted each other advantage on their attacks. If IRL dogs can do it at a D&D Intelligence of 3....
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