Shield Master

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#1

AndrewJO

Aug 27, 2015 5:07:31		I swear I remember reading in either the errata or sage advice that the bonus action shove from shield master could be used before making an attack, but I can't find where it's written. Does someone have a link to this ruling, or am I misremembering this?
#2

Razintarr

Aug 27, 2015 5:35:36

You remember correctly: http://www.sageadvice.eu/2015/01/29/shield-master-feat/

#3

Noctaem

Aug 27, 2015 5:43:56

AndrewJO wrote:
#4

AndrewJO

Aug 27, 2015 11:48:53 		Thanks for the help guys
#5

imaginari

Aug 27, 2015 13:01:21

So to extend this topic a bit, but is the advantages of being able to push someone 5' each round, other than tactically?  What abilities would this synergize with?  

 

If I'm a fighter, why do I want to push my opponents away, wouldn't I want to keep them close?  Does pushing them potentially trigger AoOs or other actions from other people?  Or is pushing really large situational for controlling enemy positioning?  

 

Thanks.

 

#6

AndrewJO

Aug 27, 2015 13:17:06 		You can choose to push your target away or knock them prone. By knocking them prone, you have advantage on attacks against the target.
#7

AndrewJO

Aug 27, 2015 13:18:43 		Also, you could potentially knock someone off of a cliff, which is always fun
#8

guachi

Aug 27, 2015 13:44:17 		If you knocked someone away you might slow an ally to move without triggering an opportunity attack.
#9

Noctaem

Aug 27, 2015 13:49:01

AndrewJO wrote:
#10

Saeviomagy

Aug 27, 2015 19:10:35

If you push someone 5' away, you can then reposition without provoking.

#11

Greenstone.Walker

Aug 27, 2015 20:25:27

Why push a target?

 

To push them into somewhere bad for them. E.g. a grease spell, a web, a cliff, a pit.

 

To push them away from someone (maybe you!) so they don't get attacks of opportunty.

 

To get them out of cover, e.g. from an archer behind you.

 

To get them into cover.

#12

AndrewJO

Aug 27, 2015 20:53:28 		Also you can push a party member. Creature that are pushed don't take op attacks, and you can choose to fail an ability check. Enemy closes in on mage, you shove mage out of combat and take his place, allowing him to retreat.