Combat Questions [Archive] - Wizards Community

Combat Questions [Archive] - Wizards Community

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Coalminer
12-07-04, 10:08 AM At what points in combat can you be hit accidently by teammates?

Firing into Melee with a ranged weapon. Is one.

Both in the same square? Such as Grappling and pinning?

Critical fumbles if you play with those, area of effect spells.

Anything else?
BlackFiend
12-07-04, 10:26 AM Ranged attacks without precise attack causes this. Any time someone gives cover bonus to someones AC, then they are a potential target...unless someone has precise shot which denies a cover bonus, in essence.
CruelDM
12-07-04, 10:48 AM I believe bullrushing grants a chance to hit allies if you take an AoO when the opponent is bullrushed.
kjenks
12-07-04, 11:06 AM Off the top of my head, I can remember just a few:

Firing into melee with a ranged weapon does not normally endanger your teammates unless your DM uses the optional rule for striking cover. (This rule was standard in 3e, but it became an optional rule in 3.5e.)

Firing a ranged weapon into a grapple has a chance of striking the wrong target. Using a melee weapon to attack into a grapple does not normally give you a chance of striking the wrong target, but if the two grappling combatants also have 100% concealment (invisible or whatever) then your DM may judge it that way.

Using Bull Rush provokes an AoO which has a chance to hit the wrong target.

The Ellusive Target tactical feat from Complete Warrior can cause you to hit your teammate, too.

Various spells can cause you to strike your teammates, including Random Action, Confusion, Suggestion and Domination. (Charm Person doesn't usually make you strike your teammates; it just gives you one more friend in the world.)
Egres
12-07-04, 12:13 PM Ranged attacks without precise attack causes this. Any time someone gives cover bonus to someones AC, then they are a potential target...unless someone has precise shot which denies a cover bonus, in essence.
Precise Shot simply removes the -4 penalty.

You never risk to hit your friend.

Post/Author/DateTime	Post
Coalminer 12-07-04, 10:08 AM	At what points in combat can you be hit accidently by teammates? Firing into Melee with a ranged weapon. Is one. Both in the same square? Such as Grappling and pinning? Critical fumbles if you play with those, area of effect spells. Anything else?
BlackFiend 12-07-04, 10:26 AM	Ranged attacks without precise attack causes this. Any time someone gives cover bonus to someones AC, then they are a potential target...unless someone has precise shot which denies a cover bonus, in essence.
CruelDM 12-07-04, 10:48 AM	I believe bullrushing grants a chance to hit allies if you take an AoO when the opponent is bullrushed.
kjenks 12-07-04, 11:06 AM	Off the top of my head, I can remember just a few: Firing into melee with a ranged weapon does not normally endanger your teammates unless your DM uses the optional rule for striking cover. (This rule was standard in 3e, but it became an optional rule in 3.5e.) Firing a ranged weapon into a grapple has a chance of striking the wrong target. Using a melee weapon to attack into a grapple does not normally give you a chance of striking the wrong target, but if the two grappling combatants also have 100% concealment (invisible or whatever) then your DM may judge it that way. Using Bull Rush provokes an AoO which has a chance to hit the wrong target. The Ellusive Target tactical feat from Complete Warrior can cause you to hit your teammate, too. Various spells can cause you to strike your teammates, including Random Action, Confusion, Suggestion and Domination. (Charm Person doesn't usually make you strike your teammates; it just gives you one more friend in the world.)
Egres 12-07-04, 12:13 PM	Ranged attacks without precise attack causes this. Any time someone gives cover bonus to someones AC, then they are a potential target...unless someone has precise shot which denies a cover bonus, in essence. Precise Shot simply removes the -4 penalty. You never risk to hit your friend.