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The target for Cleave [ddi] says "One creature", but the effect states that another enemy adjacent to you that isn't the target takes damage.

Does this mean I can use Cleave even if there aren't two creatures near me?

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How would that differ from a basic melee attack, then? – Jadasc Apr 19 '12 at 19:06
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There are a number of feats that make this quite quite useful. Deft Hurler off the top of my head. – Brian Ballsun-Stanton♦ Apr 19 '12 at 22:09

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Yes

You can, but with no valid secondary target, the extra damage would be wasted.

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Agreed. Likely he is aiming to use one of the secondary effects. I know my fighter will always use Cleave due to the bonus he gets from Longhand Student – Xphile Apr 20 '12 at 0:49

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