Tumble while flying? [Archive] - Wizards Community

Tumble while flying? [Archive] - Wizards Community

Post/Author/DateTime Post
Gandalf_the_Grey
02-10-08, 09:52 PM Hi All.

My character has wings and can fly (good maneuverability). I was considering taking the "Fly by Attack" feat and noticed that opponents get an attack of opportunity on you as you leave their threatened area.

Is it possible to use my Tumble skill as part of my movement during the "Fly by Attack"?

Thanks
Fireclave
02-10-08, 10:03 PM The tumbling skill entry does not mention being restricted only to land movement; only that you tumble as part of your movement. So, yes, you can tumble in the air, or even underwater.
StevenO
02-10-08, 10:54 PM You certainly may "tumble" when flying. Just think of it as performing some fancy flying.
Gandalf_the_Grey
02-13-08, 07:31 PM Thanks guys.

I was thinking along the same lines but my DM has reservations about it. I've been looking for any references to a feat specifically for tumbling in the air and can not find one which probably works in my favour :)
Slimgauge
02-14-08, 02:24 PM You certainly may "tumble" when flying. Just think of it as performing some fancy flying.

Thinking back to the old "Ace of Aces" book game, barrel-roll, side-slip, and power-diving into a zoom-climb come to mind. That and a well-timed Immellman Turn.

Post/Author/DateTime	Post
Gandalf_the_Grey 02-10-08, 09:52 PM	Hi All. My character has wings and can fly (good maneuverability). I was considering taking the "Fly by Attack" feat and noticed that opponents get an attack of opportunity on you as you leave their threatened area. Is it possible to use my Tumble skill as part of my movement during the "Fly by Attack"? Thanks
Fireclave 02-10-08, 10:03 PM	The tumbling skill entry does not mention being restricted only to land movement; only that you tumble as part of your movement. So, yes, you can tumble in the air, or even underwater.
StevenO 02-10-08, 10:54 PM	You certainly may "tumble" when flying. Just think of it as performing some fancy flying.
Gandalf_the_Grey 02-13-08, 07:31 PM	Thanks guys. I was thinking along the same lines but my DM has reservations about it. I've been looking for any references to a feat specifically for tumbling in the air and can not find one which probably works in my favour :)
Slimgauge 02-14-08, 02:24 PM	You certainly may "tumble" when flying. Just think of it as performing some fancy flying. Thinking back to the old "Ace of Aces" book game, barrel-roll, side-slip, and power-diving into a zoom-climb come to mind. That and a well-timed Immellman Turn.