So I have reached 7th level with my Eldritch Knight fighter. Of course I got two attacks at 5th. It says I can now use my action to cast a cantrip and bonus action an attack. Question is can I still get two melee attacks as a bonus action? TIA
So I have reached 7th level with my Eldritch Knight fighter. Of course I got two attacks at 5th. It says I can now use my action to cast a cantrip and bonus action an attack. Question is can I still get two melee attacks as a bonus action? TIA
No, you cannot make two melee attacks (or any kind of attacks) as a bonus action. There is nothing in that feature that would give you that ability.
It specifically says you can make one weapon attack as a bonus action. The fact that have a feature allowing you to make multiple attacks when taking the Attack action doesn't affect any of your other abilities that don't use the Attack action (such as attacks made with a bonus action).
Remember that Extra Attack grants its benefits when you take the Attack action. War magic says that you can use your bonus action to make one attack. That is not the Attack action.
When you take the Attack action on your turn, you can replace one of the attacks with a casting of one of your Wizard cantrips that has a casting time of an action.
So I have reached 7th level with my Eldritch Knight fighter. Of course I got two attacks at 5th. It says I can now use my action to cast a cantrip and bonus action an attack. Question is can I still get two melee attacks as a bonus action? TIA
Boy oh boy, you’re gonna love the new 2024 rules when you upgrade. Eldritch Knights got much love.
2014, you get just one bonus action and it can be a weapon attack with War Magic. You only get one bonus action per round, so its a tossup between an attack or something else.
2024 is more confusing. If you are playing with Nick weapons you can hit some nice numbers in Tier 1 and 2.
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So I have reached 7th level with my Eldritch Knight fighter. Of course I got two attacks at 5th. It says I can now use my action to cast a cantrip and bonus action an attack. Question is can I still get two melee attacks as a bonus action? TIA
No, you cannot make two melee attacks (or any kind of attacks) as a bonus action. There is nothing in that feature that would give you that ability.
It specifically says you can make one weapon attack as a bonus action. The fact that have a feature allowing you to make multiple attacks when taking the Attack action doesn't affect any of your other abilities that don't use the Attack action (such as attacks made with a bonus action).
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Remember that Extra Attack grants its benefits when you take the Attack action. War magic says that you can use your bonus action to make one attack. That is not the Attack action.
Just for clarity I might add that the question (and answers) relates to the 2014 Eldritch Knight.
The 2024 Eldritch Knight is slightly different.
Boy oh boy, you’re gonna love the new 2024 rules when you upgrade. Eldritch Knights got much love.
2014, you get just one bonus action and it can be a weapon attack with War Magic. You only get one bonus action per round, so its a tossup between an attack or something else.
2024 is more confusing. If you are playing with Nick weapons you can hit some nice numbers in Tier 1 and 2.