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If a prone ally is on the opposite side of a creature than another standing ally, does the prone ally allow the standing ally to gain combat advantage?

Can the prone ally also gain combat advantage from flanking an enemy with a standing ally?

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Yes.

Flanking requires that the other person meet the following conditions:

  • Opposite sides (prone characters still occupy the same space as they would if they were standing).

  • Must be Able to Attack (prone characters can still attack).

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As a DM I do NOT give my 3.5e players the prone flanking advantage unless they have something to help with the situation. Prone is very situational on how the DM describes it.

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Welcome to the site! I wanted to point out that this question was tagged for D&D4, aiming your answer for a different version is liable to lead to downvotes. – Pat Ludwig Dec 29 '10 at 8:04
Thats ok I pointed out it was for 3.5e but DM can use them for 4.0 at their choice. – IrqJD Dec 29 '10 at 16:25
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Alright then, I did have to follow through with the downvote. – Pat Ludwig Jan 13 '11 at 8:06
I'd imagine that "something to help with the situation" includes being armed and capable of a melee attack? Prone in 4th edition does not remove either of those two effects. – GWLlosa Jan 13 '11 at 19:47

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