I can't quite figure out how this works:
I caused an AoO and an enemy dragon used a quickened breath weapon (free action) on me as an AoO, while the rule states that an AoO is a single melee attack...
Was that breath legal?
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1\$\begingroup\$ Note for anyone else reading this: Quicken Breath Weapon from the Draconomicon turns the subject's breath weapon into a free action -- this is different from the normal Quicken Spell feat! \$\endgroup\$– ShalvenayCommented Apr 7, 2015 at 1:16
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1\$\begingroup\$ A detailed and pedantic examination of the legality of off-turn free actions is here. (Caution: May cause fist fights and table flips.) \$\endgroup\$– Hey I Can ChanCommented Apr 7, 2015 at 11:11
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\$\begingroup\$ If you could find a way to make it an Immediate Action, then it is possible. \$\endgroup\$– RuutCommented Apr 9, 2015 at 8:07
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No. As you note, an AoO is a single melee attack; quickened abilities, as they are free actions, can only be used on your turn.
However, GM's world, GM's rules, so I would take it with good humor if it's a home game and not Organized Play of some sort.
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No, because a breath weapon is not a melee attack.
Usually, a move action or free action can always be made in place of a standard action, but in case of Attack of Opportunity, that action has to be a melee attack.
