Do flying creatures gain a bonus against ranged attacks? [Archive] - Wizards Community

Do flying creatures gain a bonus against ranged attacks? [Archive] - Wizards Community

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caesura
03-07-06, 10:33 PM If so, please point me to the appropriate source to read or feel free to explain it if you can!

Specifically, I'm wondering if a creature that was hovering would get a bonus against an arrow shot from a longbow.
Nom
03-07-06, 10:55 PM I'm not aware of any AC bonus vs ranged for:

- movement (except Dex to AC, and loss thereof while Running)
- elevation

Certainly, the table on PH pg 150 doesn't list one.

Given this, and given that I've never seen a rule that allows it, I'd have to say that a flying creature gets no particular AC modifier simply by virtue of being flying.
SilentOne
03-07-06, 11:00 PM Maybe if you explain why you think they do get a bonus, then we can pick apart your reasoning. As is though, you just took your bullseye and moved it into the air.

Remember, at all times people are moving around and trying their hardest not to be shot, poked, bashed, and eaten.

Post/Author/DateTime	Post
caesura 03-07-06, 10:33 PM	If so, please point me to the appropriate source to read or feel free to explain it if you can! Specifically, I'm wondering if a creature that was hovering would get a bonus against an arrow shot from a longbow.
Nom 03-07-06, 10:55 PM	I'm not aware of any AC bonus vs ranged for: - movement (except Dex to AC, and loss thereof while Running) - elevation Certainly, the table on PH pg 150 doesn't list one. Given this, and given that I've never seen a rule that allows it, I'd have to say that a flying creature gets no particular AC modifier simply by virtue of being flying.
SilentOne 03-07-06, 11:00 PM	Maybe if you explain why you think they do get a bonus, then we can pick apart your reasoning. As is though, you just took your bullseye and moved it into the air. Remember, at all times people are moving around and trying their hardest not to be shot, poked, bashed, and eaten.