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For questions about attacks. An attack is generally defined as an action to cause damage or some other debilitation, though specific RPGs may define the term more specifically.

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confusion/question for attack power description in character builder

Ok, There are two possibilities, either your Cav is Level 2 with a mundane war hammer and a damage feat (Weapon Focus(Bludgeon) is the likely one). Or he has a +1 magic warhammer of some kind. Let …
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What is a slam attack?

A slam attack is basically a very forceful, blunt, body attack. Picture a zombie attacking, it's not going to punch you. It's going to slowly and methodically hit you with it's arms, or headbutt. … A zombie's slam should be described much differently than a doppleganger's even though they are the same attack. …
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What exactly does the Attack Bonus on weapons apply to?

This only applies to the attack roll. A weapon attack is represented with two different expressions. … The second entry is the attack bonus, we just calculated that above. …
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When does a power count as an attack?

A power is an attack when it meets the following two conditions: It's an attack power. So it says "xyz attack power". However, this is probably not complete. … It has no "attack roll" nor does it have a hit line (can't have one of those without an attack roll). But it's an attack power because it's a "wizard attack 1" and also has a target line. …
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Does an Otyugh really have 3 melee attacks per round?

A multi attack stat block in 4e looks like: Effect: The mooncalf makes three melee attacks, each against a different target. … When you see a power say melee X, the X refers to the reach of the attack. melee 1 is the default, but you might see 0, 2, 3, or more. …
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When using a grid for combat, do corners grant cover?

This is entirely up to the DM. The examples given for half and 3/4 cover lead me to believe that his would probably be half cover, if it provides any cover at all (it wouldn't have in 4th). However, …
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What is the purpose of a spell attack modifier?

In this case you (as the attacker) roll your d20 and add your spell attack modifier. … (in this case you are rolling your d20, adding your spell attack modifier and comparing it to their AC) Damage is simply applied without an attack or save (See Magic Missile). …
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How many attacks does using a net let you have?

In contrast, if you, say, have two loaded hand crossbows in your hands, you could attack with one, and then use extra attack to attack with the other. Not so with the Net. … So a L5 fighter cannot go on to use extra attack, they can use additional attacks such as the attack from Crossbow Expert or similar. …
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Can one attack for damage after having grappled an opponent?

Yes, "If you're able to make multiple attacks with the Attack action, this attack replaces one of them." (PHB 195) So yes you can attack again if you grapple with your first action. … So basically, as a part of your attack action, you can grab someone, all this does is set their speed to 0. That's pretty much it. …
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Haste spell: what does "one weapon attack only" mean?

"one weapon attack only" is for characters with multi-attack, so they can only take one attack with their attack action instead of being able to take two, three or four attacks. … While you are hasted, you cannot cast a spell (cantrip or otherwise) with your second action on your turn (only allowed to attack (melee or ranged), dash, disengage, hide or use an object). …
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Do you know the value of an attack or damage roll on you before the hit is resolved?

Shield specifically specifies that you are "hit" with an attack. Parry specifies that you are damaged. … With the first, the DM says "The monster targets you with X" and you say "ok, wait, I'm going to use X" before he rolls the attack. …
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Why do the Starter Set characters have unexpected attack bonuses?

The attack for melee weapons defaults to Strength. But if the weapon is a finesse weapon (like the wizard's short sword), the attacker may choose to use Dexterity instead. … Thus the melee Fighter's javelin attack uses Strength instead of Dex. The last question is a bit different. The Ranged Fighter has a class feature that provides +2 to hit for ranged weapon attacks. …
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Is additional damage from a spell counted as part of the same attack?

No, the additional damage isn't part of the same attack. I don't think there is quite a rule that covers this. … It's not a part of the attack roll's damage roll, and thus is not doubled if you roll a critical on the original attack. …
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What would you roll for "attacking" an enemy with Lay On Hands?

It does not tell you about what the power's attack roll/saving throw/action is. … Your DM may want to include a saving throw or make it a melee attack, but this is would be a house rule, not a RAW interpretation. …
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How does the Ranger's Extra Attack feature work with Two-Weapon Fighting?

Your attack action gets you two hits with your main weapon. After you take the attack action, you can then take a special bonus action to make the off hand attack. This is a single attack. …
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