can a mount attack in battle? [Archive] - Wizards Community

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bomaz

10-05-05, 09:19 AM
can a mount attack in battle also doing a full attack action at the same time as the rider?
jokotoko

10-05-05, 10:09 AM
Yes you can as long as you (and your mount) don't move more than 5ft. You have to make a DC 10 ride check as well. This is covered under the ride skill in your PHB.
For a comprehensive overview of the rules for mounted combat, see the articles by Skip the Sage. These are available here:
Part 1 (http://www.wizards.com/default.asp?x=dnd/rg/20050125a)
Part 2 (http://www.wizards.com/default.asp?x=dnd/rg/20050201a)
Part 3 (http://www.wizards.com/default.asp?x=dnd/rg/20050208a)
Part 4 (http://www.wizards.com/default.asp?x=dnd/rg/20050215a)
Part 5 (http://www.wizards.com/default.asp?x=dnd/rg/20050222a)