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I'm new to D&D. I've read certain answers to questions similar to mine, but I wish further clarification.

If I, as a Winged Tiefling, fall onto an opponent as part of an attack, does the distance I fall deduct from my movement distance tally?

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I have a speed of 30 feet, and I'm 15 feet over an opponent. I wish to fall onto him, using my body weight as a weapon. I then want to move 15 feet, cast a spell as an action, then move 15 (or Dash 30) feet as a Bonus Action and cast a Cantrip.

Would the falling 15 feet, as it's unwilling movement, cost me movement, thus removing the second part of my movement phase?

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Falling does not use up your movement speed, no.

However, be aware that rules-as-written you're going to take bludgeoning damage when you land (1d6 per 10 feet of falling). If you are using the optional falling rules from Chapter 2 of Xanathar's Guide to Everything for falling very large distances, then you will descend at 500 feet per round.

I don't believe there are explicit mechanics for handling deliberately falling onto a creature, you'll have to work that out with your DM.

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    \$\begingroup\$ You also fall prone, which is relevant for wanting to move away. \$\endgroup\$
    – Exal
    Mar 30, 2019 at 17:14
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    \$\begingroup\$ It would be worth backing up the (correct) assertions in this answer with relevant quotes from the rules. \$\endgroup\$
    – illustro
    Mar 30, 2019 at 19:54
  • \$\begingroup\$ @nitsua60 Absolutely...though if you use D&D Beyond as the main source for rules text, you don't have page numbers, and avoiding link rot becomes more of a priority. \$\endgroup\$
    – illustro
    Mar 30, 2019 at 20:13
  • \$\begingroup\$ That raises a question though. What if you drop 500 feet by not flying any more. Then when you are 5 feet from the ground you resume flying and use 5 feet of your flight movement to reach the ground? D&D has no concept of momentum so in theory you take no falling damage. \$\endgroup\$
    – Allan Mills
    Mar 30, 2019 at 20:27
  • \$\begingroup\$ @AllanMills ask it as a new question! \$\endgroup\$
    – Rubiksmoose
    Mar 30, 2019 at 20:45

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